Jenns Play Care
516 18TH ST, NORTH APOLLO, PA 15673Childery 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 4 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
- 103
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-10-153270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-15 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-10-15 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Original Container; 2025-05-143270.66(b)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-283270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-28 | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when arises/Contact when ended; 2024-10-28 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-10-28 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-10-28 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-10-28 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-10-28 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-10-28 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-10-28 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-10-28 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-10-28 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-10-303270.21
3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-10-30 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-10-30 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2023-10-30 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-10-30 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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