New Star Child Care Center
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.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. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 13 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-04-023270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of child/Mail or D; 2026-04-023270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-02 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2026-04-02 | 3270.132(a) | Contact parent/keep record; 2026-04-02 | 3270.182(7) | Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original repor
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects3270.66(a)/3270.103
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects3270.66(a)/3270.103
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-10-063270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-10-06 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-10-06 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-10-06 | 3270.66(a)/3270.103 | Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects; 2025-10-06 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-06 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2025-10-06 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2025-10-06 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-10-06 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-10-06 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-10-06 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-10-06 | 3270.124(d) | Excursions; 2025-10-06 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-10-06 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-10-06 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-10-06 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Co; 2025-10-06 | 3270.165 | Menus; 2025-10-06 | 3270.178 | Transportation First Aid Kit; 2025-10-06 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-10-06 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-10-06 | 3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2025-10-06 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-10-06 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1