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531 JONES AVE, BRADDOCK, PA 15104Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 ACC (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 171
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20263 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times; 2026-02-053270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
- Supervised at All Times; 2026-02-053270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
- Comply with CPSL3270.32(a)
Jul 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-07-163270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-07-16 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-07-16 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-07-16 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-16 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-16 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-07-16 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-07-16 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-16 | 3270.67(a) | Trash removed once a day; 2025-07-16 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-07-16 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-07-16 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-07-16 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-07-16 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-07-16 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(3) | Parent receives original/Consent for emergency medical care ; 2025-07-16 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-07-16 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-07-16 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-07-16 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-07-16 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-07-16 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-07-16 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-07-16 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-07-16 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-07-16 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2025-07-16 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-07-16 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2025-07-16 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-07-16 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-07-16 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-07-16 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-07-16 | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) | Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-07-16 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-263270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-06-26 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-06-26 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-26 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1
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