Just for Kids Daycare
1159 BROWNSTOWN RD, LARIMER, PA 15647Childery 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 8 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 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
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supervised Volunteer; 2026-02-123270.33(c)
3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2026-02-12 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level
- Two Facility Persons Present in Facility; 2026-02-123270.54(a)
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2026-02-12 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2026-02-12 | 3270.31(a) | Age and Training
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-173270.32(a)
3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2025-11-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded
Sep 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2025-09-183270.51
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-09-18 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2024-11-043270.65
3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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