Head Start/early Head Start of York County
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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Person Meets Quals3270.33(a)
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-10-233270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-10-23 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-10-23 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-23 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2025-10-23 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5) | Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2025-10-23 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-10-23 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-10-23 | 3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-03-273270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-03-27 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-27 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-03-27 | 3270.106(j) | Prohibit items in crib; 2025-03-27 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-03-27 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-03-27 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-03-27 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-03-27 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-03-27 | 3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
Mar 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-03-013270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-03-01 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-03-01 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-03-01 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-03-01 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-03-01 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-03-01 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-03-01 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-03-01 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-03-01 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-03-01 | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) | Written consent/Amount to administer; 2024-03-01 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-03-01 | 3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(viii) | Date of administration/Special notes; 2024-03-01 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2024-03-01 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2024-03-01 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-03-01 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None