Early Connections/harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Evaluations; 2025-09-163270.34(a)(6)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-16 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-09-16 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-16 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-09-16 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-09-16 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-09-16 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-09-16 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-09-16 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-09-16 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
May 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-05-143270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-05-14 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
- Similar Age Level; 2025-05-143270.51
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2025-05-14 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2024-09-233270.66(a)
3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-09-23 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-09-23 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-09-23 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-09-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-09-23 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-09-133270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2023-09-13 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2023-09-13 | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2023-09-13 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-09-13 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-09-13 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2023-09-13 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2023-09-13 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2023-09-13 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-09-13 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2023-09-13 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None