Heart of a Child Childcare Center
434 W GEORGE ST STE A, CARMICHAELS, PA 15320Childery 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 3 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-10-103270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-10-10 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-10-10 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-10-10 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-10-10 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2025-10-10 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-10-10 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-10-10 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-10-10 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-10 | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) | Written plan/Posted in group space; 2025-10-10 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-10-10 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-10-10 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-10 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-05-083270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-05-08 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-05-08 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-05-08 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-05-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-05-08 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2025-01-133270.27(e)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-01-13 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-01-13 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-01-13 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-01-13 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-01-13 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-01-13 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-01-13 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-01-13 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-01-13 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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