Lifesteps Armstrong PKC
162 S JEFFERSON ST, KITTANNING, PA 16201Childery 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. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2025-12-103270.51
3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-12-10 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-12-10 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2024-12-043270.27(e)
3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-12-04 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-12-04 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-12-04 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2024-12-04 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2024-12-04 | 3270.165 | Menus; 2024-12-04 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Dec 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-12-183270.21
3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2023-12-18 | 3270.123(a) | Signed
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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