Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool
1649 HOOKER RD, KARNS CITY, PA 16041Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.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 5 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 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 110º F or Less3280.69(a)
Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible - in Original Container; 2025-12-233280.66(a)
3280.69(a) | 110º F or less; 2025-12-23 | 3280.105(f) | 2 feet apart
Sep 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-09-263280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-09-26 | 3280.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-09-26 | 3280.69(a) | 110º F or less; 2025-09-26 | 3280.71 | Heat Source; 2025-09-26 | 3280.105(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-09-26 | 3280.119 | Infant sleep position; 2025-09-26 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-09-26 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-09-26 | 3280.134(d) | Labeled toothbrush; 2025-09-26 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-09-123280.14/3280.20
3280.14/3280.20 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-09-12 | 3280.26(d) | Plan posted; 2024-09-12 | 3280.26(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-09-12 | 3280.31(e) | Age and training; 2024-09-12 | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2024-09-12 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2024-09-12 | 3280.71 | Heat Source; 2024-09-12 | 3280.102(e) | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch; 2024-09-12 | 3280.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-09-12 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-09-12 | 3280.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2024-09-12 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-09-12 | 3280.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-09-12 | 3280.134(d) | Labeled toothbrush; 2024-09-12 | 3280.134(e) | Toothbrush bristles up; 2024-09-12 | 3280.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-09-12 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-09-12 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2023-09-263280.32(a)
3280.111(b) | Posted in area used by parents; 2023-09-26 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-09-26 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-09-26 | 3280.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2023-09-26 | 3280.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2023-09-26 | 3280.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2023-09-26 | 3280.24(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable re; 2023-09-26 | 3280.31(f) | Age and training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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