Galinis Childrens Center
237 4TH AVE, HASTINGS, PA 16646Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects an 89% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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 3 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-03-183270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-03-18 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-18 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-18 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Sep 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Similar Age Level/Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2025-09-193270.51/3270.113(a)(1)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-19 | 3270.75(d) | On excursions; 2025-09-19 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-19 | 3270.124(d) | Excursions
- Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level; 2025-09-193270.51/3270.52
3270.113(a)(2) | Supervision on and facility premises
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-03-133270.21
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-03-13 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2025-03-13 | 3270.75(d) | On excursions; 2025-03-13 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-03-13 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-03-13 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-03-13 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-03-13 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene; 2025-03-13 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Heat Source; 2024-03-263270.71
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-03-26 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-03-26 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-03-26 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(1) | Child's name, birth date; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2024-03-26 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-03-26 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports; 2024-03-26 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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