Jcc School for the Early Years
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. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 24 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 406
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2026-04-133270.65
3270.67(c) | No insects or rodents; 2026-04-13 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-04-13 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-04-13 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level3270.51
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months thereafter/He3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2026-02-103270.76
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-02-10 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-10 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment /Restraints Prohibited3270.113(b)/3270.113(e)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1