Kindercare Learning Ctr/south Park
2901 RIDGE RD, SOUTH PARK, PA 15129Childery 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 ACC and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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
- 89
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-11-133270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-11-13 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-13 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-11-13 | 3270.34(c) | Employed and present 30 hrs/wk; 2025-11-13 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-11-13 | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) | 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-11-13 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-13 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-11-13 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2025-11-13 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-11-13 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Nov 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 yr./Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2024-11-133270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-11-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-11-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-11-13 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-11-13 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-11-13 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-11-13 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Nov 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-11-303270.21
3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
Nov 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-11-073270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-11-07 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-11-07 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) | Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letter; 2023-11-07 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters; 2023-11-07 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-11-07 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2023-11-07 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-11-07 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-11-07 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-11-07 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2023-11-07 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-11-07 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2023-11-07 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2023-11-07 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-11-07 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-11-07 | 3270.15(b) | Building Codes; 2023-11-07 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-11-07 | 3270.27(a)(1) | Emergency plan; 2023-11-07 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2023-11-07 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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