Linda Nale Group Day Care Home
REAR 868 COOPER AVENUE, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15906Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Every 60 Days; 2026-04-303280.94(a)(1)
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Infant: Updated Health Report Every 6 Months; 2026-04-013280.131(b)(1)
3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2026-04-01 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2026-04-01 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2026-02-093280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)
3280.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-09 | 3280.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-02-09 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-02-09 | 3280.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2026-02-09 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2026-02-09 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-02-09 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-02-09 | 3280.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2026-02-09 | 3280.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-02-09 | 3280.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-02-09 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2026-02-09 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2026-02-09 | 3280.131(a) | Health Information
Feb 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-02-193280.14/3280.20
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-02-19 | 3280.52(c) | Mixed age levels; 2025-02-19 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-02-19 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-02-19 | 3280.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-02-19 | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-02-19 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-02-19 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-02-19 | 3280.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-02-19 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-02-19 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-02-19 | 3280.131(d)(1) | Child's health history; 2025-02-19 | 3280.131(d)(3)/3280.133(8) | Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instru; 2025-02-19 | 3280.131(d)(4) | Acute or chronic health problem; 2025-02-19 | 3280.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2025-02-19 | 3280.151(c)(1) | Physical examination; 2025-02-19 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-02-19 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2025-02-19 | 3280.171(a) | Pick up and drop off points
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-02-223280.20
3280.26(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-02-22 | 3280.26(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-02-22 | 3280.31(e) | Age and training; 2024-02-22 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-02-22 | 3280.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-02-22 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-02-22 | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-02-22 | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-02-22 | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-02-22 | 3280.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-02-22 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-02-22 | 3280.131(d)(2) | Child's allergies; 2024-02-22 | 3280.131(d)(3)/3280.133(8) | Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instru; 2024-02-22 | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-02-22 | 3280.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2024-02-22 | 3280.131(d)(8) | Age appropriate screenings complete; 2024-02-22 | 3280.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2024-02-22 | 3280.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2024-02-22 | 3280.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-02-22 | 3280.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2024-02-22 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-02-22 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2024-02-22 | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) | Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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