Jennifer Smith
339 LEVEL RD, LILLY, PA 15938Childery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
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 4 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 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-04-153280.14/3280.20
3280.17 | Liability Insurance; 2026-04-15 | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2026-04-15 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-04-15 | 3280.66(d) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2026-04-15 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-04-15 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-04-15 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-15 | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2026-04-15 | 3280.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-04-15 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2026-04-15 | 3280.131(a) | Health Information; 2026-04-15 | 3280.171(a) | Pick up and drop off points
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-04-143280.14/3280.20
3280.26(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-04-14 | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) | Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-04-14 | 3280.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-04-14 | 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-04-14 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-04-14 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-04-14 | 3280.92(a) | Portable space heaters; 2025-04-14 | 3280.92(c) | Manufacturer's instructions; 2025-04-14 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-04-14 | 3280.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-04-14 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-04-14 | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-04-14 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-04-14 | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-04-14 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-04-14 | 3280.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-04-14 | 3280.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-04-14 | 3280.181(a) | Each child; 2025-04-14 | 3280.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-04-14 | 3280.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-04-14 | 3280.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations; 2025-04-14 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2025-04-14 | 3280.171(a) | Pick up and drop off points
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-05-153280.14/3280.20
3280.63 | Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2024-05-15 | 3280.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-05-15 | 3280.115(a)(3) | Above-ground pool inaccessible; 2024-05-15 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-05-15 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-05-15 | 3280.123(a)(7) | Services considered extra; 2024-05-15 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-05-15 | 3280.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-05-15 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-05-15 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-05-15 | 3280.131(a) | Health Information
Jan 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- HS/GED + 2 Yrs; 2024-01-053280.34(b)(5)
3280.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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