Mt Washington Childrens Ctr
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-02-123270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2026-02-12 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-02-12 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2026-02-12 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2026-02-12 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2026-02-12 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2026-02-12 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2026-02-12 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-02-12 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2026-02-12 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2026-02-12 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-02-113270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-02-11 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-02-11 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-02-11 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-11 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-02-11 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-02-11 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-02-11 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2025-02-11 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-02-11 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2024-02-283270.76
3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-02-28 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-02-28 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-02-28 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-02-28 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-02-28 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-02-28 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None