Metropolitan Preschool and Nursery-Warner Center
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.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 93% violation rate across 15 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 137
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times; 2026-01-213270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child; 2026-01-213270.20(a)(1)
3270.20(b) | Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Person Meets Quals; 2025-10-173270.33(a)
3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-10-17 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2025-10-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-10-17 | 3270.82(e) | Toilet and sinks proper height; 2025-10-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-10-17 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-10-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-17 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-10-17 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-10-17 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-10-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-10-17 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-10-17 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-10-17 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-10-17 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-10-17 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-10-17 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)(1)
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-04-243270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2025-04-24 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-04-24 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-04-24 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-04-24 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-04-24 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-04-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-04-24 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-04-24 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-04-24 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-04-24 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-04-24 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-04-24 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-04-24 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-04-24 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None