Hands on Learning Childcare Center 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 71% 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 91
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 110º F or Less; 2025-10-283270.69(b)
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-10-28 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-10-28 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-10-28 | 3270.111(c)/3270.112 | Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation; 2025-10-28 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-10-28 | 3270.192(4) | CPSL information
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-11-153270.14/3270.21
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when arises/Contact when ended; 2024-11-15 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-11-15 | 3270.78 | Lighting; 2024-11-15 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Sep 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations; 2024-09-253270.14
3270.31(b) | Staff person - 18 yrs.; 2024-09-25 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-09-25 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/prescho; 2024-09-25 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-09-25 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2024-09-25 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-09-25 | 3270.182(7) | Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original repor; 2024-09-25 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
- HS/GED + 2 Yrs3270.36(b)(5)
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2023-10-193270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-10-19 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-10-19 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2023-10-19 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-10-19 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None