Miss Doreens Playmation Childcare
429 HOFFMANSVILLE RD, BARTO, PA 19504Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 69
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No More Than 50% Aides; 2026-04-243270.33(b)
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2025-04-173270.113(a)(1)
3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-04-17 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-04-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-04-17 | 3270.182(1) | Initial and subsequent health reports; 2025-04-17 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-04-17 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Person - 18 Yrs.; 2024-09-113270.31(b)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level3270.52
Apr 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-04-123270.27(c)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-12 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-04-12 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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