Mercedes Childcare Corp
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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 4 (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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-02-023280.31(e)
3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2026-02-02 | 3280.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-02-02 | 3280.52(b) | Similar age levels; 2026-02-02 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2026-02-02 | 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) | Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid; 2026-02-02 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-02-02 | 3280.123(a)(5)/3280.123(a)(6) | Designated release persons/Admission date; 2026-02-02 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-02-02 | 3280.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2026-02-02 | 3280.166(1) | Written statement; 2026-02-02 | 3280.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2026-02-02 | 3280.172(a) | Written parental consent; 2026-02-02 | 3280.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2026-02-02 | 3280.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2026-02-02 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2026-02-02 | 3280.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2026-02-02 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-02-123280.14/3280.20
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) | Contact when arises/Contact when ended; 2025-02-12 | 3280.35(3)/3280.192(2)(ii) | 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-02-12 | 3280.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted
Feb 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-02-063280.32(a)
3280.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-02-06 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None