The Red Balloon Daycare Inc
125 FINLEY AVE, CARNEGIE, PA 15106Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 4 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 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, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 259
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Ridicule or Threaten Harm3270.113(c)
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-07-143270.21
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-07-14 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-07-14 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-07-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-14 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-14 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-07-14 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-14 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-07-14 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-07-14 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-07-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-07-14 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-07-14 | 3270.82(e) | Toilet and sinks proper height; 2025-07-14 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-07-14 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-07-14 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-07-14 | 3270.92(a) | No portable space heaters; 2025-07-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-07-14 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-07-14 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-07-14 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-07-14 | 3270.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2025-07-14 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-07-14 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-07-14 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-07-14 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-07-14 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-07-14 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-07-14 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-07-14 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2025-07-14 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-07-14 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-07-14 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-223270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-22 | 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) | Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, ; 2024-07-22 | 3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2024-07-22 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-07-22 | 3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2024-07-22 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-07-22 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-07-22 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-07-22 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-22 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-07-22 | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) | 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-07-22 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-07-22 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-07-22 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-07-22 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-07-22 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-07-22 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-07-22 | 3270.124(a) | Each child emergency contact person; 2024-07-22 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-07-22 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-07-22 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2024-07-22 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-07-22 | 3270.175(c) | Manufacturer's instructions used; 2024-07-22 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-07-22 | 3270.94(a)(3) | Various activity times; 2024-07-22 | 3270.94(a)(7) | Participation; 2024-07-22 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record; 2024-07-22 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-07-22 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-07-22 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-07-243270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-07-24 | 3270.31(e)(1)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-07-24 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-07-24 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-07-24 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-07-24 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-07-24 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2023-07-24 | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) | Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-07-24 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-07-24 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2023-07-24 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2023-07-24 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2023-07-24 | 3270.78 | Lighting; 2023-07-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-07-24 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2023-07-24 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-07-24 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2023-07-24 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2023-07-24 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2023-07-24 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-07-24 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-07-24 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2023-07-24 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2023-07-24 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-07-24 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-07-24 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2023-07-24 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-07-24 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2023-07-24 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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