Gilson Child Development Center
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 7 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
- Licensed capacity
- 211
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-10-223270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters; 2025-10-22 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2025-07-223270.27(e)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-07-22 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-07-22 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-07-22 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-22 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-07-22 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-07-22 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-07-22 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-07-22 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-07-22 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-07-22 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-04-023270.66(a)
3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-04-02 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-04-02 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None