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Elevating Quality Early Learning: Children Central's Commitment to Excellence with Keystone STARS

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Keystone STARS Daycare Center

Children Central is proud to have achieved four STARS in the Keystone STARS rating system.

This rigorous certification sets us apart from other top child care centers. As a result, your child's care and early education are held to a higher standard.

Keystone STARS rates child care programs from one to four STARS on things you care about (meets state regulations for safety, offers a kid-friendly atmosphere with good teachers that partner with you to help your child learn) so you can find the program that feels right for your family. Keystone STARS provides early childhood programs in Pennsylvania with the tools to continually improve service to children and families. Through the Keystone STARS program and the STARS rating system, families know that as programs earn more STARS, they are providing higher quality early education for their child. 

Children Central program has received four stars, ensuring parents are able to feel confident knowing their child is in the best early childhood program available in Pennsylvania.

Keystone STARS Daycare Accreditation

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) states: “The percentage of four-year olds with proficient academic and social skills doubled to 81 percent after participating in Keystone STARS 3 and 4 programs.”

Keystone STARS (Standards, Training/Professional Development, Assistance, Resources) provides families with a tool to gauge the quality of child care programs. Through the Keystone STARS daycare program, child care programs are supported in their commitment to continuous quality improvement. Keystone STARS program participants can enter at the “Start with STARS” level and earn a STAR 1 through STAR 4 rating based on four research-based indicators of quality care:

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Centers voluntarily pursue Keystone STARS daycare ratings (Start with STAR 1 to STAR 4) by demonstrating they meet strict standards in these impactful categories.

The Benefits for Your Child

The Children Central Keystone STARS program offers the following benefits.The following benefits are included in the program:

As a certified Keystone STARS daycare center, we assure you that our center adheres to quality benchmarks that help foster your child’s success in school and life.

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement in the early learning system. With the Keystone STARS Program you will find:

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Our Children Central STARS program motivates us to constantly evaluate how we can enrich children’s development and experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an overview of Keystone STARS training?

Keystone STARS training provides early children educators with foundational knowledge as well as opportunities to build specialized skills over time. Training focuses on understanding child development, implementing research-based curriculum, fostering positive interactions, conducting assessments, and creating enriching learning environments. We are a 4-star Keystone Stars daycare center. Book a tour with us today and see the difference in your child’s development.

What is an overview of Keystone STARS?

Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating system for early learning programs. It sets research-based standards in staff education, learning environment, leadership, and community partnerships that childcare centers must meet at progressively higher levels to earn Star 1 through Star 4 designations. Keystone Stars gives parents an objective way to evaluate program quality.

We are a 4-star Keystone Stars daycare center. Book a tour with us today and see the difference in your child’s development.

What are the Keystone STARS requirements?

Quality ratings are based on four areas.

  1. Staff education – early childhood educators have the training and knowledge to interact properly with children.

     

  2. Learning environment – program has developmentally appropriate materials for a variety of ages and provides opportunities for children to learn on a daily basis.

     

  3. Leadership and management – a well-run business has policies and plans in place that enhance safety and manage risk, but also establish regular communication with parents and manage the needs of their staff.

     

  4. Family and community partnerships – programs reach out to families and community groups to take advantage of all resources that may help their young children and families.

We are a 4-star Keystone Stars daycare center. Book a tour with us today and see the difference in your child’s development.

What does Children Central do to support each child's growth and development?

Children Central teachers observe each child closely and assess their development across learning domains. This identifies strengths and needs to target instruction. Teachers partner with families by sharing observations, providing at-home activities personalized to the child, and conferencing about progress. The goal is to foster skills for success in school and beyond.

We are a 4-star Keystone Stars daycare center. Book a tour with us today and see the difference in your child’s development.

How does Keystone STARS rate a program?

Programs complete a self-study evaluation based on STARS standards to apply for a STARS level. Keystone STARS evaluators will then confirm their STARS level. Programs that are earning a STARS 3 or STARS 4 also receive an independent Environmental Ratings Scale.

We are a 4-star Keystone Stars daycare center. Book a tour with us today and see the difference in your child’s development.

What is the difference between a STARS 1 and higher STARS ratings?

Programs are rated using the four quality areas, but the requirements increase in each area for each STARS level. Please speak with your local Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) for details of STARS-level requirements.

We are a 4-star Keystone Stars daycare center. Book a tour with us today and see the difference in your child’s development.

Explore the Children Central STARS Program Today!

In addition to providing quality child care, we ensure your children get a foundation for lifelong success. We invite you to visit or schedule a tour to see firsthand the learning environment our dedicated teachers offer.