Mechy Vargas Daycare Llc
83 N JAMES ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201Childery 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 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Clean, Age Appropriate; 2025-11-143280.105(a)
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-11-14 | 3280.131(b)/3280.131(b)(2) | Updated health reports/Toddler/preschool: updated health rep
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Insurance Coverage Information3280.124(b)(6)
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to Facility; 2024-08-273280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)
3280.62(a) | Large muscle space provided; 2024-08-27 | 3280.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2024-08-27 | 3280.151(c)(4) | Information re: medical problems
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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