The Madden School
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.1 / 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.Not Available
- 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 1 out of 5 star overall. Structural quality reflects an 86% violation rate across 7 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS No STAR Level (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
- Licensed capacity
- 132
- 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 (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Mar 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Children with Symptoms of Disease3270.137
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-03-193270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2026-03-19 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-19 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-03-19 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2026-03-19 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-19 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2026-03-19 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child; 2026-03-133270.20(a)(1)
3270.66(c) | Toxic use- no contamination; 2026-03-13 | 3270.166(1)/3270.166(2) | Written statement/New foods - parent's consent
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-263270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-26 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-07-26 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-07-26 | 3270.133(5) | Original label
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None