Thurston Childcare
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.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 100% 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.
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
- 74
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2026-04-143270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-04-14 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2026-04-14 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2026-04-14 | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 | Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects; 2026-04-14 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2026-04-14 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-273270.32(a)
3270.80(b) | Non-skid surfaces; 2025-08-27 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-27 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-08-27 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-08-27 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-09-253270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-09-25 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2024-05-063270.113(a)(1)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Mar 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2024-03-253270.63
3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-03-25 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-03-25 | 3270.166(6) | Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None