Smart From the Start B Inc
4 ROCKBOURNE RD, CLIFTON HEIGHTS, PA 19018Childery 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. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 4 (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
- 322
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2026-01-053270.65
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-01-05 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-05 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-01-05 | 3270.181(e) | Emergency master file updated; 2026-01-05 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Jan 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2025-01-163270.65
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-01-16 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-01-16 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-01-16 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-01-16 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-01-16 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-01-16 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed
Jan 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2024-01-043270.65
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-01-04 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-01-04 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-01-04 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-01-04 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2023-11-093270.65
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster
Sep 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2023-09-253270.31(f)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2023-09-25 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-09-25 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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