Play and Learn Academy
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.2 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 7 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-12-153270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-12-15 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-12-15 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-12-15 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-12-15 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-12-15 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-12-15 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-12-15 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-12-15 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-12-15 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-12-15 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-12-15 | 3270.174 | Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.; 2025-12-15 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-233270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-23 | 3270.34(b) | Director qualifications; 2025-06-23 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2025-06-23 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-06-23 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-06-23 | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) | Original container/Name on bottle; 2025-06-23 | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) | Written consent/Medication log; 2025-06-23 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-06-23 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility
Dec 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-12-313270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-12-31 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-12-31 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-12-31 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-12-31 | 3270.75(d) | On excursions; 2024-12-31 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-12-31 | 3270.81 | Glass; 2024-12-31 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-12-31 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-12-31 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-12-31 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-12-31 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-12-31 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-12-31 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-12-31 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-12-31 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-12-31 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2024-12-31 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-12-31 | 3270.182(6) | Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursio; 2024-12-31 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-12-31 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-12-31 | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) | Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant; 2024-12-31 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2024-12-31 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Dec 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-12-163270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training
- No Smoking Areas3270.68(a)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None