Kids Express
385 BLUE VALLEY DR, BANGOR, PA 18013Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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, School-Age
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Person Meets Quals; 2026-01-273270.33(a)
3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2026-01-27 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2026-01-27 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-01-27 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2026-01-27 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2026-01-27 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-01-27 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) | Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release pe; 2026-01-27 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2026-01-27 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(3) | Mantoux TB/Exam communicable disease; 2026-01-27 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2026-01-27 | 3270.181(a) | Each child; 2026-01-27 | 3270.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2026-01-27 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2026-01-27 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 yr./Transcript, Diploma and Letters3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Aug 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Clean and Good Repair; 2025-08-263270.102(a)
3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
- Building Surfaces3270.76
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible3270.66(a)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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