Harkins family daycare
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.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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-123290.32(a)
3290.64(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-11-12 | 3290.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-11-12 | 3290.118 | Infant sleep position; 2025-11-12 | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) | Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2025-11-12 | 3290.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2025-11-12 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi
Nov 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-11-133290.18
3290.24(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-11-13 | 3290.63 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-11-13 | 3290.64(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2024-11-13 | 3290.72 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-11-13 | 3290.73(c) | Has all items; 2024-11-13 | 3290.74(a) | Requirements; 2024-11-13 | 3290.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-11-13 | 3290.124(b)(5) | Information re: disability; 2024-11-13 | 3290.124(c) | Excursions; 2024-11-13 | 3290.124(d) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-11-13 | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) | Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2024-11-13 | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.181(c) | Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Emergency info/; 2024-11-13 | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.181(c) | Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Eme; 2024-11-13 | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.; 2024-11-13 | 3290.173(c) | Manufacturer's instructions used; 2024-11-13 | 3290.176 | Transportation First Aid Kit; 2024-11-13 | 3290.182(4) | Consent for administration of medications or special dietary; 2024-11-13 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2024-11-13 | 3290.24(b) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-13 | 3290.24(e) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-13 | 3290.24(f) | Emergency plan
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-11-273290.18
3290.63 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2023-11-27 | 3290.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2023-11-27 | 3290.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2023-11-27 | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-11-27 | 3290.131(c) | Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None