West Pittston Child Development Center
827 EXETER AVE, EXETER, PA 18643Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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. Structural quality reflects an 80% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 (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
- 97
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2026-02-253270.27(e)
3270.31(b) | Staff person - 18 yrs.; 2026-02-25 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-02-25 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-25 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-02-25 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-02-25 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-02-25 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan
May 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Ridicule or Threaten harm/No Harsh Language3270.113(c)/3270.113(d)
Feb 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Contact When arises/Contact When Ended; 2025-02-253270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-02-25 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-25 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Feb 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2024-02-153270.76
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-02-15 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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