Lois Knadler
15 RUSSELL ST, TAMAQUA, PA 18252Childery 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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Every 60 days/FIRE DETECTION3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(a)
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2025-03-263280.65
3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-03-26 | 3280.131(a) | Health Information
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Plan; 2024-03-053280.26(f)
3280.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-03-05 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-03-05 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-03-05 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Dec 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-12-153280.14/3280.20
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2023-12-15 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2023-12-15 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-12-15 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-12-15 | 3280.182(1) | Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2023-12-15 | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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