John Heinz Child Dev Ctr
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. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 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
- Licensed capacity
- 69
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-04-073270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2025-04-163270.27(e)
3270.62(c)/3270.76 | Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces; 2025-04-16 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-04-16 | 3270.114 | Outdoor Activity; 2025-04-16 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-04-16 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-04-16 | 3270.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations; 2025-04-16 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-04-163270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-04-16 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-04-16 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-04-16 | 3270.62(b) | Play space - 65 square feet/child; 2024-04-16 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-04-16 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-16 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-04-16 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-04-16 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None