Shady Lane School
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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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 ACC (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
- 239
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-12-173270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-12-17 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-12-17 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-12-17 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-12-17 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-12-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-12-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-12-17 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-12-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-12-17 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-12-17 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2025-12-17 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-12-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-12-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-12-17 | 3270.81 | Glass; 2025-12-17 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-12-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-12-17 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-12-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-12-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-12-17 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-12-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-12-17 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-12-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-12-17 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)(1)
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-09-233270.27(c)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-09-23 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-09-23 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-09-23 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-09-23 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-09-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-09-23 | 3270.192(4) | CPSL information; 2025-09-23 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-09-23 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Not Withheld as Discipline3270.162(c)
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level3270.51