Lifespan Daycare Inc
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 83% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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
- 238
- 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 (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-123270.32(a)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-06-12 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-06-12 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment; 2024-09-193270.113(b)
3270.113(b) | No physical punishment
Jun 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-06-173270.32(a)
3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-06-17 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-06-17 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Sep 28, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2023-09-283270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
- Health and Safety Training; 2023-09-283270.31(f)
3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2023-09-28 | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) | Locked or inaccessible/Original container; 2023-09-28 | 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) | Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart; 2023-09-28 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None