Twinkling Star Childcare
500 N WATER ST, MASONTOWN, PA 15461Childery 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.3 / 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 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 2 (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
- 19
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding plan/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2026-01-233270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-01-23 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2026-01-23 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2026-01-23 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-23 | 3270.103/3270.104(a) | Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size; 2026-01-23 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2026-01-23 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-01-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-01-23 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2026-01-23 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Jan 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-01-173270.66(a)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-01-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-01-17 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-183270.14/3270.21
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-07-18 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Evaluations; 2024-03-133270.34(a)(6)
3270.67(c) | No insects or rodents; 2024-03-13 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2024-03-13 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-03-13 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-03-13 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-03-13 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-03-13 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2024-03-13 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2024-03-13 | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) | Written consent/Medication log; 2024-03-13 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-03-13 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-03-13 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-03-13 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2024-03-13 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Feb 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-02-013270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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