UPMC Passavant Childrens House
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.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 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 60% violation rate across 10 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 4 ACC (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
- 107
- 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 (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2026-01-213270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-01-21 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2026-01-21 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-01-21 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2026-01-21 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-01-21 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Person Meets quals/Transcript, Diploma and Letter; 2025-07-173270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces
Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2025-01-133270.27(b)
3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-01-13 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-08-013270.21
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-08-01 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-08-01 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2024-01-243270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-01-24 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-01-24 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None