Wonder Years Learning Center
260 OHIO ST, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15902Childery 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 a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- 34
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2026-03-123270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-12 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2026-03-12 | 3270.82(j) | Running water - diapering; 2026-03-12 | 3270.92(b) | Fixed space heater approved; 2026-03-12 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-12 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-03-12 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2026-03-12 | 3270.131(d)(1) | Child's health history; 2026-03-12 | 3270.131(d)(4) | Acute or chronic health problem; 2026-03-12 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2026-03-12 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-03-12 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2026-03-12 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2026-03-12 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2026-03-12 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-03-12 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2026-03-12 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2025-05-063270.27(e)
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2025-05-06 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-05-06 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-173270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2025-03-17 | 3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2025-03-17 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-03-17 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-03-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-17 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-03-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-03-17 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-03-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-03-17 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-03-17 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-03-17 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-03-17 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-03-17 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-03-17 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-03-17 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2025-03-17 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-03-17 | 3270.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations; 2025-03-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-02-083270.14/3270.21
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-02-08 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2023-09-283270.76
3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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