Sphs Child Lrg Ctr Monessen Site
2 EASTGATE AVE, MONESSEN, PA 15062Childery 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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 (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
- 61
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-05-063270.21
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-05-06 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-05-06 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-05-06 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-05-06 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-05-06 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-05-06 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-05-06 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2025-05-06 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Jan 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Trash Removed Once a Day; 2025-01-293270.67(a)
3270.102(a)/3270.103 | Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects; 2025-01-29 | 3270.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-05-143270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-05-14 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-05-14 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-05-14 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-05-14 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-05-14 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-05-14 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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