Karla Lopez Family Day Care
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.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 67% violation rate across 6 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Written consent/Consent for Emergency Medical Care Required ; 2026-04-233290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3)
3290.131(a) | Within 60 days; 2026-04-23 | 3290.182(5)/3290.182(6) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2026-04-23 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Signed Parental Consent for Transportation, Walking Excursio3290.182(6)
Jan 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Services Provided; 2025-01-273290.123(a)(3)
3290.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-01-27 | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-01-27 | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo
Jul 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Parent Receives original/Copy of Initial and Subsequent Agre; 2024-07-083290.123(b)/3290.182(8)
3290.124(a) | Each child emergency contact person; 2024-07-08 | 3290.95(b) | Operator or designated staff responsibility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None