Kindercare Learning Center 301628
335 CUMBERLAND PKWY, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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)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
- 204
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2026-01-153270.27(b)
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2026-01-15 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-01-15 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2026-01-15 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2026-01-15 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-01-15 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2026-01-15 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Jan 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Apr 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-04-123270.32(a)
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate
Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Plan posted/Letter to Parents; 2024-01-183270.27(d)/3270.27(e)
3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2024-01-18 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-01-18 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-01-18 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-01-18 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-01-18 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-01-18 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
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