Kristina M Garner Family Child Care Home
181 SASSAFRAS DR, WASHINGTON, PA 15301Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. 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 1 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-12-193290.18
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-12-19 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2025-12-19 | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) | Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Ini; 2025-12-19 | 3290.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted
Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-06-063290.18
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-06 | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/Required training; 2025-06-06 | 3290.70(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-12-163290.32(a)/3290.192(3)
3290.64(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2024-12-16 | 3290.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-12-16 | 3290.117(c) | Vet's certificate required; 2024-12-16 | 3290.123(a) | Signed; 2024-12-16 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2024-12-16 | 3290.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-12-16 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-12-16 | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-12-16 | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) | Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Ini; 2024-12-16 | 3290.24(b) | Emergency plan; 2024-12-16 | 3290.24(e) | Emergency plan; 2024-12-16 | 3290.24(f) | Emergency plan
Dec 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Signed; 2023-12-273290.123(a)
3290.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2023-12-27 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2023-12-27 | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2023-12-27 | 3290.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-12-27 | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-12-27 | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) | Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2023-12-27 | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) | Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Ini; 2023-12-27 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2023-12-27 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan
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