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134 CENTER ST, MEYERSDALE, PA 15552Childery 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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-09-043270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-09-04 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-09-04 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2025-09-04 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-09-04 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-09-04 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-09-04 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-09-04 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-04 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-09-04 | 3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(7) | Acute or chronic health problem/Free from contagious/communi; 2025-09-04 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2025-09-04 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-09-04 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-09-04 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2024-09-043270.27(b)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-09-04 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-09-04 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-09-04 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-09-04 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2024-09-04 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-09-04 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-09-04 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-09-04 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-09-04 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-09-04 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2024-09-04 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) | Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-ai; 2024-09-04 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-09-04 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-09-04 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-09-04 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2024-09-04 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-09-04 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-09-04 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2024-09-04 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-09-04 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-09-04 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-09-04 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-09-183270.14/3270.21
3270.18(a) | On file at facility; 2023-09-18 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2023-09-18 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2023-09-18 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2023-09-18 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-09-18 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2023-09-18 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2023-09-18 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2023-09-18 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-09-18 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2023-09-18 | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affix; 2023-09-18 | 3270.131(a) | Health information; 2023-09-18 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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