Tyrone Area Elementary School
601 CLAY AVE, TYRONE, PA 16686Childery 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. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 78% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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
- Licensed capacity
- 351
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2025-04-283270.27(d)
3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-04-28 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-04-28 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-04-28 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-04-28 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-04-28 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to Facility; 2024-05-293270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-05-29 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2024-05-29 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-05-29 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Contact When Arises; 2024-04-093270.27(a)(3)
3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when ended; 2024-04-09 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-04-09 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-04-09 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-04-09 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-04-09 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-09 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-04-09 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-04-09 | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-04-09 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-04-09 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-04-09 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2024-04-09 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-04-09 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-04-09 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-04-09 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-04-09 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-04-09 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-04-09 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-04-09 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-04-09 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-04-09 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-04-09 | 3270.123(a)(7) | Services considered extra; 2024-04-09 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-04-09 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-04-09 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-04-09 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-04-09 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2024-04-09 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-04-09 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-04-09 | 3270.182(8) | Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives o; 2024-04-09 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2024-04-09 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2023-11-283270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2023-11-28 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2023-11-28 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-11-28 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-11-28 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-11-28 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-11-28 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-10-193270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2023-10-19 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2023-10-19 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2023-10-19 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-10-19 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-10-19 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-10-19 | 3270.34(b)(1) | Bachelor's + 1 yr; 2023-10-19 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2023-10-19 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2023-10-19 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-10-19 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2023-10-19 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2023-10-19 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-10-19 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-10-19 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-10-19 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2023-10-19 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-10-19 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2023-10-19 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2023-10-19 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2023-10-19 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2023-10-19 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2023-10-19 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-10-19 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2023-10-19 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2023-10-19 | 3270.124(b)(1) | Child's name, birth date; 2023-10-19 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2023-10-19 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2023-10-19 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-10-19 | 3270.133(1) | Original container; 2023-10-19 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2023-10-19 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2023-10-19 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2023-10-19 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1
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