Lollipop U Day Care
7547 W RIDGE RD, FAIRVIEW, PA 16415Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 3 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Small Toys and Objects; 2025-08-263270.103
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini
Aug 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-08-303270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-08-30 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-08-30 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-08-30 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-08-30 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2024-08-30 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-08-30 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2024-08-30 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2024-07-103270.66(a)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-07-10 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-07-10 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Handwashing Signs; 2023-08-243270.82(h)
3270.123(a) | Signed; 2023-08-24 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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