Handled with Care Childcare Facility Llc
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 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 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
- 128
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to Facility; 2026-02-233270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-23 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-02-23 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-02-23 | 3270.82(e) | Toilet and sinks proper height; 2026-02-23 | 3270.92(a) | No portable space heaters; 2026-02-23 | 3270.102(f) | Indoor climbing- protective surface; 2026-02-23 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2026-02-23 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Jan 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)(1)
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Stairs, Exits, Etc. Unobstructed; 2025-10-273270.91(a)
3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 40 Square Feet Wall-to-wall; 2025-07-223270.61(c)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None