Ms Diannes Daycare
608 HAMILTON AVE, FARRELL, PA 16121Childery 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 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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, 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-08-253280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-08-25 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-08-25 | 3280.66(a)/3280.66(c) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants ; 2025-08-25 | 3280.69(a) | 110º F or less; 2025-08-25 | 3280.71 | Heat Source; 2025-08-25 | 3280.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-08-25 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-08-25 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-08-25 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-25 | 3280.108(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-08-25 | 3280.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-08-25 | 3280.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2025-08-25 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-08-25 | 3280.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-08-25 | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-08-25 | 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2025-08-25 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-08-25 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-08-293280.20
3280.26(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-08-29 | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) | Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-08-29 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-08-29 | 3280.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-08-29 | 3280.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-08-29 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-08-29 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-08-29 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-08-29 | 3280.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-08-29 | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-08-29 | 3280.133(4) | Locked; 2024-08-29 | 3280.133(6) | Written consent; 2024-08-29 | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-08-29 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-08-29 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-08-29 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces3280.76
Aug 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible - in Original Container; 2023-08-303280.66(a)
3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-08-30 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-08-30 | 3280.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2023-08-30 | 3280.102(e)/3280.103 | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and; 2023-08-30 | 3280.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2023-08-30 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-08-30 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2023-08-30 | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2023-08-30 | 3280.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2023-08-30 | 3280.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2023-08-30 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2023-08-30 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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