Paley Day 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.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. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 93% violation rate across 15 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 4 ACC (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
- 316
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-01-143270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-01-14 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Infant Sleep Position3270.119
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-09-093270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) | HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters; 2025-09-09 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-09-09 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-09 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-09-09 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-09-09 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-09-09 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-09-09 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-09 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-09-09 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2025-09-09 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-09-09 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times; 2025-07-153270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1