Villa Day Care Center
140 E WASHINGTON ST, SHENANDOAH, PA 17976Childery 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 an 88% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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 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
- 85
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-12-163270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-12-16 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-12-16 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-12-16 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Sep 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level; 2025-09-053270.52
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-09-05 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-09-05 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-09-05 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-09-05 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-09-05 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-09-05 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
May 29, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2025-05-293270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
20.71(b)(5) | Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
- Similar Age Level; 2025-05-293270.51
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-05-29 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2025-05-29 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-09-123270.32(a)
3270.102(a)/3270.135(a)(3) | Clean and good repair/Disposable diapers; 2024-09-12 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-09-12 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-09-12 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-09-12 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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