Our Buddys Place
1007 KINGVIEW RD, SCOTTDALE, PA 15683Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 123
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Release of Information3270.184(a)
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-11-123270.14/3270.21
3270.27(a)(3) | Contact when arises; 2025-11-12 | 3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when ended; 2025-11-12 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-11-12 | 3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2025-11-12 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-11-12 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-11-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-12 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-11-12 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2025-11-12 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-12 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-11-12 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-12 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-11-12 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-11-12 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-11-12 | 3270.124(a) | Each child emergency contact person; 2025-11-12 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-12 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-11-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-11-12 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-11-12 | 3270.131(a)(4) | Initial health report for school age; accordance with school; 2025-11-12 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/; 2025-11-12 | 3270.131(d)(4) | Acute or chronic health problem; 2025-11-12 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-11-12 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-11-12 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-11-12 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-11-12 | 3270.151(b) | Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP; 2025-11-12 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-11-12 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-11-12 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-11-12 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-11-12 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-12 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-11-12 | 3270.27(a)(1) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-12 | 3270.27(a)(2) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-12 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-11-143270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-11-14 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-11-14 | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-11-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-11-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-11-14 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-11-14 | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) | HS/GED/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-11-14 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2024-11-14 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2024-11-14 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2024-11-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-11-14 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-11-14 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-11-14 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-11-14 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-11-14 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-11-14 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-11-14 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-11-14 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-11-14 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2024-11-14 | 3270.133(1) | Original container; 2024-11-14 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2024-11-14 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-11-14 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-11-14 | 3270.192(2)(iii) | Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-11-14 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-14 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-11-14 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-14 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2024-11-14 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports; 2024-11-14 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Infant: Updated Health Report Every 6 months/Initial and Sub; 2023-11-153270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-11-15 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Ymca of Laurel Highlands Before & After SchoolScottdale · 3/5 Childery Rating
- New Hope Childcare CenterScottdale · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Scottdale Early Care and Education CenterScottdale · 1/5 Childery Rating
- Crayon Clubhouse IiiConnellsville · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Crayon Clubhouse IiConnellsville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Frock Childcare Learning Center LlcMount Pleasant · 4/5 Childery Rating