Polk-A-Dot Group Day Care Home
201 W 9TH AVE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120Childery 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.2 / 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 1. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 1 (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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Toddler/preschool: Updated Health Report Every 12 months/Ini; 2026-03-313280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)
3280.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-03-31 | 3280.131(a) | Health Information
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-03-203280.32(a)
3280.131(a) | Health Information; 2024-03-20 | 3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) | Health Information/ACIP recommended immunization record
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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