Little Ducklings Academy Llc
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.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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-09-043280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-09-04 | 3280.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-09-04 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-09-04 | 3280.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-09-04 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-09-04 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-09-04 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-09-04 | 3280.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-09-04 | 3280.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters; 2025-09-04 | 3280.95(a) | FIRE DETECTION
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2024-08-293280.26(d)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-08-29 | 3280.123(a) | Signed; 2024-08-29 | 3280.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-08-29 | 3280.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2024-08-29 | 3280.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2024-08-29 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-08-29 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-08-29 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-08-29 | 3280.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2024-08-29 | 3280.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2024-08-29 | 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) | Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test; 2024-08-29 | 3280.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2024-08-29 | 3280.163(a)(3) | Fruit/vegetable; 2024-08-29 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-08-29 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-08-29 | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) | Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
May 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents; 2024-05-013280.14/3280.21
3280.26(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-05-01 | 3280.95(a) | FIRE DETECTION
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None