Once Upon a Time
18 COUNTRY RD, SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- 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
4 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 4 Findings
Most recent: May 15, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Person Meets quals/Exp, Educ., Training Prior To3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Small Toys and Objects; 2025-03-273270.103
3270.133(3) | Name on bottle
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Services Proceeded3270.123(a)(3)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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