Slippery Rock Univ/SGA Preschool
007 MCKAY EDUCATION BLDG, SLIPPERY ROCK, PA 16057Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-04-213270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-04-21 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-04-21 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-04-21 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-04-21 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-04-21 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-04-21 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-04-21 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-04-21 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-04-21 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-04-21 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-04-21 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-04-21 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record; 2025-04-21 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-04-21 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-04-21 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-07-103270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-07-10 | 3270.124(d) | Excursions; 2024-07-10 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2024-07-10 | 3270.182(6) | Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursio
Apr 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-04-123270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-04-12 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-04-12 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-04-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-12 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-04-12 | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-04-12 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-04-12 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-12 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-04-12 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-04-12 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-04-12 | 3270.124(b)(1) | Child's name, birth date; 2024-04-12 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-04-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-04-12 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-04-12 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-04-12 | 3270.133(2) | Written instructions; 2024-04-12 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2024-04-12 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2024-04-12 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2024-04-12 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2024-04-12 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-04-12 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2024-04-12 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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