Sweet Pea Childcare
Data last updated · May 2026
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 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 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-163280.14/3280.20
3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2025-06-16 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-16 | 3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(iv) | Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letter; 2025-06-16 | 3280.62(a) | Large muscle space provided; 2025-06-16 | 3280.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-06-16 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-06-16 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-06-16 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-06-16 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-06-16 | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-06-16 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-06-16 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-06-16 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-06-16 | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-06-16 | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-06-16 | 3280.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-06-16 | 3280.182(3) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-06-16 | 3280.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-06-16 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2025-06-16 | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) | Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
Jun 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-06-113280.14/3280.20
3280.26(b) | Emergency plan; 2024-06-11 | 3280.26(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-06-11 | 3280.31(e) | Age and training; 2024-06-11 | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2024-06-11 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-06-11 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-06-11 | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-06-11 | 3280.124(b)(1) | Child's name, birth date; 2024-06-11 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-06-11 | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-06-11 | 3280.26(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-06-11 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Jun 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-06-273280.14/3280.20
3280.26(a)(4) | Contact when ended; 2023-06-27 | 3280.26(d) | Plan posted; 2023-06-27 | 3280.26(e) | Letter to parents; 2023-06-27 | 3280.26(f) | Emergency plan; 2023-06-27 | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) | Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-06-27 | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2023-06-27 | 3280.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2023-06-27 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-06-27 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-06-27 | 3280.123(a)(3)/3280.124(f) | Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months; 2023-06-27 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2023-06-27 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-06-27 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-06-27 | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2023-06-27 | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-06-27 | 3280.181(a) | Each child; 2023-06-27 | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2023-06-27 | 3280.15(b) | Ongoing compliance; 2023-06-27 | 3280.26(a)(1) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None