Tender Years Inc
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. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 8 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 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 138
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2026-04-143270.76
3270.81 | Glass; 2026-04-14 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-14 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2026-04-14 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2026-04-14 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2026-04-14 | 3270.133(7)(i) | Name of medication; 2026-04-14 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2026-04-14 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2025-05-213270.27(e)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-05-21 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-05-21 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-05-21 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-05-21 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-05-21 | 3270.111(c) | Promote development; 2025-05-21 | 3270.162(c) | Not withheld as discipline; 2025-05-21 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-05-21 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Apr 22, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- No Physical Punishment; 2025-04-223270.113(b)
3270.113(d) | No harsh language
- Small Toys and Objects3270.103
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None