A Childs Place Day Care Center
225 N FRONT ST, NEW FREEDOM, PA 17349Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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 1 (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
- 113
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2026-02-113270.31(f)
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-02-11 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2026-02-11 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-02-073270.66(a)
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-02-07 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-02-07 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-07 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-02-07 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-02-07 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-02-07 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Post the Inspection Summary; 2024-12-163270.25(b)
3270.192(5) | Two written references
Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-10-293270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3) | Physical examination/Exam communicable disease
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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