Lnl Child Care
517 NORRIS ST, SAXTON, PA 16678Childery 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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- System in compliance/Operator or Designated Staff Responsibi; 2026-05-143290.95(a)/3290.95(b)
3290.24(f) | Emergency plan
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-04-063290.24(c)
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-04-06 | 3290.64(c) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2026-04-06 | 3290.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-06 | 3290.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2026-04-06 | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(8) | Admission date/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Pa; 2026-04-06 | 3290.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-04-06 | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-04-06 | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2026-04-06 | 3290.151(a)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-04-06 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2026-04-06 | 3290.24(f) | Emergency plan
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Updated Toddler/preschool Health Report: Every 12 Months; 2025-04-043290.131(b)(2)
3290.133(7) | Medication log; 2025-04-04 | 3290.151(a)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-04-04 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2025-04-04 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan
Apr 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2024-04-013290.63
3290.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-04-01 | 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affix; 2024-04-01 | 3290.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2024-04-01 | 3290.22(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2024-04-01 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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