Tunkhannock Child Development Center
20 2ND ST, TUNKHANNOCK, PA 18657Childery 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 5 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 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
- 116
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2026-04-063270.27(e)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2026-04-06 | 3270.111(a)/3270.124(e) | Written plan/Written emergency plan posted; 2026-04-06 | 3270.121(a) | Review policies and procedures; 2026-04-06 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2026-04-06 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
Oct 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
- Health and Safety Training3270.31(f)
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-04-093270.66(a)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-04-09 | 3270.77(a)/3270.102(c) | No peeling paint or plaster/Outdoor equip.- protective surfa; 2025-04-09 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-04-09 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-04-09 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2025-04-09 | 3270.61(h)(2)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii) | Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Designated on; 2025-04-09 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-04-103270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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