Mecisha Lucas Family Daycare
Data last updated · May 2026
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.3 / 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 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 2 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-04-303290.18
3290.69 | Heat Source; 2025-04-30 | 3290.123(a) | Signed; 2025-04-30 | 3290.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2025-04-30 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2025-04-30 | 3290.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-04-30 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-04-30 | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) | Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2025-04-30 | 3290.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-04-30 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-04-223290.32(a)/3290.192(3)
3290.74(a) | Requirements; 2024-04-22 | 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-04-22 | 3290.14(b) | Building Codes; 2024-04-22 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan; 2024-04-22 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None