The Rainbow Connection Learning Center Llc
1036 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, SIPESVILLE, PA 15561Childery 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 200% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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
- 127
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Person - 18 Yrs.; 2025-08-283270.31(b)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-28 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-08-28 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-08-28 | 3270.67(a) | Trash removed once a day; 2025-08-28 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-08-28 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-28 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-08-28 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2025-08-28 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-08-28 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-08-28 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2025-08-28 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/prescho; 2025-08-28 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-08-28 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-08-28 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-05-293270.27(c)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-05-29 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2025-05-29 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-05-29 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-05-29 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-05-29 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-05-29 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-05-29 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-05-29 | 3270.92(a) | No portable space heaters; 2025-05-29 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2025-05-29 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-05-29 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-05-29 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-05-29 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-05-29 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2025-05-29 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2024-08-193270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-08-19 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2024-08-19 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-08-19 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2024-08-19 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-08-19 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-08-19 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2024-08-19 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-08-19 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-08-19 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-08-19 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-08-19 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-08-19 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-08-19 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-08-19 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-08-19 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-08-19 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-08-19 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2024-08-19 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-08-19 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-08-19 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2024-08-19 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-08-19 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-08-083270.14/3270.21
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-08-08 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2023-08-08 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-08-08 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2023-08-08 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-08-08 | 3270.135(c) | Diapering area not used for food prep; 2023-08-08 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2023-08-08 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2023-08-08 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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