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411 S BURROWES ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects a 29% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 2 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-03-273270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-27 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2026-03-27 | 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) | Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times; 2025-09-223270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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