Playway Loving Child 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. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 96% violation rate across 22 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 (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
- 60
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Person Meets quals/Exp, Educ., Training Prior To3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Feb 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-02-233270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2026-02-23 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2026-02-23 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-02-23 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2026-02-23 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2026-02-23 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-02-23 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-23 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2026-02-23 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-02-23 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2026-02-23 | 3270.133(2) | Written instructions
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 65º F Minimum3270.70(a)
Jan 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-01-063270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.72(c) | Good repair; 2026-01-06 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-01-06 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-06 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-01-06 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-01-06 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-02-113270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-02-11 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-02-11 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-02-11 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-02-11 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-02-11 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-02-11 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-02-11 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-02-11 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None