The Schoolhouse Day Care Center
270 S RIVER ST, PLAINS, PA 18705Childery 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 an 83% violation rate across 6 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
- 100
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-08-043270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-08-04 | 3270.31(b) | Staff person - 18 yrs.; 2025-08-04 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-04 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-08-04 | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) | Locked or inaccessible/Original container; 2025-08-04 | 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) | In child care spaces/Has all items; 2025-08-04 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-08-04 | 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) | Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-08-04 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-08-04 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-08-04 | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) | Original container/Name on bottle; 2025-08-04 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ph; 2025-08-04 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) | Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems; 2025-08-04 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2025-08-04 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-08-04 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-08-04 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-08-04 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-05-083270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-08-213270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-08-21 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-08-21 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-08-21 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-08-21 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-08-21 | 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) | Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-08-21 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-08-21 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-08-21 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-08-21 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2023-08-033270.31(f)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-08-03 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-08-03 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-08-03 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-08-03 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-08-03 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-08-03 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2023-08-03 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2023-08-03 | 3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2023-08-03 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2023-08-03 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-08-03 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training3270.31(f)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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