Twinkle Time Childcare Center Llc
106 VINE ST, GIRARD, PA 16417Childery 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 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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
- 53
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level3270.52
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-05-073270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted
Aug 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Stairs, Exits, Etc. Unobstructed; 2024-08-233270.91(a)
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) | Every 60 days/Written record; 2024-08-23 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
May 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2024-05-133270.27(e)
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2024-05-13 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-05-13 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects
Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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