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Nesbitt Child Development Center

DORRANCETON METHODIST, KINGSTON, PA 18704Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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
52
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Feb 2, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-02-023270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

      3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-02 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2026-02-02 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-02-02 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-02-02 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-02-02 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2026-02-02 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2026-02-02 | 3270.131(a) | Health information

  2. Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months thereafter/Ma; 2025-10-063270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

      3270.192(4)/3270.192(5) | CPSL information/Two written references; 2025-10-06 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-10-06 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan

  3. May 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
  4. Feb 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-02-033270.14/3270.21

      3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-02-03 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-02-03 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-02-03 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-02-03 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-02-03 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-02-03 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-02-03 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-02-03 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Imm; 2025-02-03 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-02-03 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan

  5. Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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