Providence Family Support Ctr Childrens Program
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 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 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
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- 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), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Contact When Arises; 2025-10-153270.27(a)(3)
3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when ended; 2025-10-15 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-10-15 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-10-15 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-10-15 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-10-15 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-10-15 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-15 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-15 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-10-15 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-10-15 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-15 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-10-15 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2025-10-15 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-10-15 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-10-15 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 yr./Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2024-10-233270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-10-23 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-10-23 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-10-23 | 3270.151(c)(1) | Physical examination; 2024-10-23 | 3270.151(c)(4) | Information re: medical problems; 2024-10-23 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-10-23 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record; 2024-10-23 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Aug 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety3270.21
Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2023-10-233270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-10-23 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-10-23 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2023-10-23 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None