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556 ELMIRA ST, TROY, PA 16947Childery 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 3 (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
- 104
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Care Space; 2026-02-183270.124(c)
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-193270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-19 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-03-19 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-03-19 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-03-19 | 3270.166(1)/3270.166(3) | Written statement/Disposable nursers or parents; 2025-03-19 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-03-19 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-03-273270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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