Nessas Small Steps Child Care Ii Llc
2681 STATE ROUTE 903, ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA 18210Childery 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 3 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-08-133270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training
May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-05-193270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-05-19 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-05-19 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-05-19 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-05-19 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-05-19 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-05-19 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-05-19 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Updated Every 6 months/Emergency Info/agreement Updated 6 Mo3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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