Pennys Daycare LLC
23 LAKE ST, TIOGA, PA 16946Childery 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
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-02-173270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) | 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
Feb 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-02-143270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-02-123270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-02-12 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less
Aug 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Peeling Paint or Plaster; 2023-08-213270.77(a)
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times
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