Sheryl Buffingtons Daycare Preschool Palace
325 SUNSET DR, BUTLER, PA 16001Childery 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 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 121
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2026-02-133270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-02-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-13 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-13 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2026-02-13 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2026-02-13 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-02-13 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-02-13 | 3270.102(g) | Hazardous toys and equipment; 2026-02-13 | 3270.131(a)(4) | Initial health report for school age; accordance with school; 2026-02-13 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-02-13 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2026-02-13 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-08-283270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-08-28 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-08-28 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-08-28 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-08-28 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-08-28 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-08-28 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2025-08-28 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-08-28 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2025-08-28 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Feb 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-02-133270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-02-13 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-02-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-02-13 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-02-13 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-02-13 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-02-13 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-13 | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) | Initial health report for school age; accordance with school; 2025-02-13 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-02-13 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-03-053270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-03-05 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-03-05 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-03-05 | 3270.37(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) | 8th grade & enrolled in training/Exp, educ., training prior ; 2024-03-05 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-03-05 | 3270.67(b) | Trash removed grounds once/week; 2024-03-05 | 3270.72(c) | Good repair; 2024-03-05 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2024-03-05 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-03-05 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-03-05 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-03-05 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-03-05 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-03-05 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-03-05 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2024-03-05 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-03-05 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-03-05 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-03-05 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-03-05 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2024-03-05 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-03-05 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-03-05 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2024-03-05 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2024-03-05 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2024-03-05 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2024-03-05 | 3270.161(a) | Wholesome; 2024-03-05 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-03-05 | 3270.15(b) | Building Codes; 2024-03-05 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-05 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-03-05 | 3270.27(a)(2) | Emergency plan
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Hazardous Toys and Equipment; 2024-02-073270.102(g)
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-02-07 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-02-07 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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