Lifesteps/dutch Ridge Elementary School
2220 DUTCH RIDGE RD, BEAVER, PA 15009Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. 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 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
- 27
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 2 Findings
Most recent: Jan 7, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical1 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Feb 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Original Container; 2024-02-213270.66(b)
3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-02-21 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- LifestepsBeaver · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Kiddie Korner Child Development CenterBeaver · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Wonderlake Learning CenterNew Brighton · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Tiny Sprouts Daycare Center LlcMonaca · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center IncNew Brighton · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Haynes Daycare LlcNew Brighton · 5/5 Childery Rating