Kochenderfers Christian Day Care
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. Structural quality reflects an 86% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 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 (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
- 220
- 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 (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-06-233270.66(a)
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-06-23 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-06-23 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-06-23 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-06-23 | 3270.182(2) | Application, admission, withdrawal dates
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-03-113270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-11 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-03-11 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-11 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-03-11 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) | Physical examination/Information re: medical problems; 2025-03-11 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-03-11 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-03-11 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-03-11 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- On File at Facility; 2024-05-303270.18(a)
3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2024-05-30 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-05-30 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-05-30 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-05-30 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-05-30 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-05-30 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-05-30 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-05-30 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-05-30 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-05-30 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-05-30 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-05-30 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2024-05-30 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-05-30 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-05-30 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-05-30 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-05-30 | 3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2024-05-30 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2024-05-30 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-05-30 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2024-05-30 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-05-30 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Mar 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Two Written References3270.192(5)
Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-02-083270.27(c)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-02-08 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None