Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home
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 4 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 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-05-113280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
3280.62(a) | Large muscle space provided; 2026-05-11 | 3280.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-05-11 | 3280.131(b)/3280.131(b)(1) | Updated health reports/Infant: updated health report every 6; 2026-05-11 | 3280.131(b)/3280.131(b)(2) | Updated health reports/Toddler/preschool: updated health rep
Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2025-04-283280.63
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-02-043280.14/3280.20
3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training
May 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-05-073280.32(a)
3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(b) | Every 60 days/Staff responsibility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None