Kindercare Learning Center 1279
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 ACC and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 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 4 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 131
- 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-07-143270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.35(e) | 46 or more children- additional group sups; 2025-07-14 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-07-14 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-14 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-07-14 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-07-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-07-14 | 3270.108(c) | No styrofoam; 2025-07-14 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-07-14 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-07-14 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-07-14 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-07-14 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-07-14 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-07-14 | 3270.166(5) | Six-months-old held; 2025-07-14 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-07-14 | 3270.192(3) | Health assessment, TB test
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Jan 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-01-073270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-01-07 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-01-07 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-01-07 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-01-07 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-01-073270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-01-07 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-01-07 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-01-07 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-01-07 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-01-07 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Jul 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-07-093270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-09 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-07-09 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-07-09 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-07-09 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-07-09 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-07-09 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-07-09 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2024-07-09 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-07-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None