Elizabeth Seton Center-Childrens Program
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 90% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 205
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding plan/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-10-173270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-10-17 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-10-17 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-10-17 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-10-17 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-10-17 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-10-17 | 3270.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2025-10-17 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-10-17 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-10-17 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-10-17 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-10-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-17 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-10-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-10-17 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-10-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2025-10-163270.51
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-10-16 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-10-16 | 3270.113(b) | No physical punishment; 2025-10-16 | 3270.113(d) | No harsh language; 2025-10-16 | 3270.113(e) | Restraints prohibited
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Ridicule or Threaten Harm3270.113(c)
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding plan/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-07-023270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-02 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-07-02 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-02 | 3270.115(a)(6) | Lifeguard training/supervision
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Screened; 2025-05-143270.72(b)
3270.73 | Telephone
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None