Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home
276 S 2ND ST, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201Childery 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 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-05-083290.18
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-05-08 | 3290.123(a) | Signed; 2025-05-08 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2025-05-08 | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-05-08 | 3290.123(a)(7) | Services considered extra; 2025-05-08 | 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-05-08 | 3290.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-05-08 | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-05-08 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-05-08 | 3290.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-05-08 | 3290.192(2) | Health assessment, TB test; 2025-05-08 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2025-05-08 | 3290.24(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-05-08 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-05-293290.24(c)
3290.63 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-05-29 | 3290.64(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2024-05-29 | 3290.64(c) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-05-29 | 3290.66(b) | No cigarette butts; 2024-05-29 | 3290.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2024-05-29 | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(5) | Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-ai; 2024-05-29 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-05-29 | 3290.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-05-29 | 3290.131(a) | Within 60 days; 2024-05-29 | 3290.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2024-05-29 | 3290.133(4) | Locked; 2024-05-29 | 3290.151(a)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-05-29 | 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affix; 2024-05-29 | 3290.182(6) | Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursio; 2024-05-29 | 3290.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-05-29 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan; 2024-05-29 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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