Sheila M Hitchcock Gcch
34 TURKEY PATH RD, WYALUSING, PA 18853Childery 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 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Services proceeded/Designated Release Persons; 2025-11-193280.123(a)(3)/3280.123(a)(5)
3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Sep 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-09-193280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
3280.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2024-11-153280.76
3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-11-15 | 3280.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-11-15 | 3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) | Written plan/Posted in area used by parents; 2024-11-15 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-11-15 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-11-15 | 3280.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2024-11-15 | 3280.166(1) | Written statement; 2024-11-15 | 3280.26(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-15 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2023-11-283280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
3280.121(a)/3280.121(b) | Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing; 2023-11-28 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2023-11-28 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-11-28 | 3280.24(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable re
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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