Zion Education Center
602 ROEMER BLVD, FARRELL, PA 16121Childery 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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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 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
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Stairs, Exits, Etc. Unobstructed; 2025-11-063270.91(a)
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-11-06 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-11-06 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2025-11-06 | 3270.182(8) | Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives o
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2024-11-083270.31(f)
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-11-08 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-11-08 | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) | ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy; 2024-11-08 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2024-11-08 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-11-08 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2023-11-163270.27(c)
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2023-11-16 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-11-16 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-11-16 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2023-11-16 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2023-11-16 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-11-16 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-11-16 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-11-16 | 3270.131(d)(8) | Age appropriate screenings complete; 2023-11-16 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2023-11-16 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2023-11-16 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2023-11-16 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-11-16 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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