Kindercare Learning Center/penn Hills
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 accreditation from NAEYC and NAFCC. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 138
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-03-253270.21
3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2026-03-25 | 3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2026-03-25 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2026-03-25 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-25 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-03-25 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-03-25 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-03-25 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2026-03-25 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-03-25 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-03-25 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-25 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-25 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2026-03-25 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2026-03-25 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2026-03-25 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-25 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-03-25 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2026-03-25 | 3270.106(h) | Soiled bedding cleaned; 2026-03-25 | 3270.113(c) | No ridicule or threaten harm; 2026-03-25 | 3270.113(d) | No harsh language; 2026-03-25 | 3270.114 | Outdoor Activity; 2026-03-25 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2026-03-25 | 3270.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2026-03-25 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-03-25 | 3270.131(a)(4) | Initial health report for school age; accordance with school; 2026-03-25 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-03-25 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene; 2026-03-25 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-03-25 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-03-25 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2026-03-25 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2026-03-25 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2026-03-25 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2026-03-25 | 3270.192(2)(iii) | Exp, educ., training at facility; 2026-03-25 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-03-25 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2026-03-25 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2026-03-25 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2026-03-25 | 3270.131(a) | Health information; 2026-03-25 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Jul 28, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- No Physical Punishment; 2025-07-283270.113(b)
3270.113(d) | No harsh language
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-07-283270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-28 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-07-28 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-07-28 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-07-28 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2025-07-28 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-07-28 | 3270.151(c)(4) | Information re: medical problems; 2025-07-28 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-07-28 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Jun 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-203270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-20 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-06-20 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None