Tender Care Learning Center/mccandless
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.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 and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-03-253270.21
3270.119 | Infant sleep position
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2026-02-103270.27(d)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2026-02-10 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2026-02-10 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-02-10 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2026-02-10 | 3270.52/3270.55(a) | Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children; 2026-02-10 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-10 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-02-10 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-02-10 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2026-02-10 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-02-10 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2026-02-10 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-02-10 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2026-02-10 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2026-02-10 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Equip.- Protective Surfacing; 2025-11-063270.102(c)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None