Happy Valley Daycare
3892 HAPPY VALLEY RD, EAST SPRINGFIELD, PA 16411Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 1 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2026-01-143280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-01-14 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2026-01-14 | 3280.69(a) | 110º F or less; 2026-01-14 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-14 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-01-14 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-01-14 | 3280.131(a)(4) | Initial health report for school age; accordance with school; 2026-01-14 | 3280.134(d) | Labeled toothbrush; 2026-01-14 | 3280.182(1) | Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2026-01-14 | 3280.182(3) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2026-01-14 | 3280.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2026-01-14 | 3280.31(f) | Age and training; 2026-01-14 | 3280.131(a) | Health Information
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Number of Children; 2025-11-243280.51
3280.53(b)/3280.61(c) | Counted for capacity /40 square feet wall-to-wall; 2025-11-24 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Levels; 2025-10-223280.52(c)
3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-22 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-10-22 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-03-123280.32(a)
3280.31(f) | Age and training
Jan 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-01-213280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)
3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-01-21 | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-01-21 | 3280.124(b)(7)/3280.124(f) | Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months; 2025-01-21 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-01-21 | 3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3) | ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy; 2025-01-21 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-01-21 | 3280.31(f) | Age and training; 2025-01-21 | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) | Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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