A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center
115 HOWARD ST, JERSEY SHORE, PA 17740Childery 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 April 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
- 65
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked cabinet/No Information Disclosed3270.183(a)/3270.183(b)
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-04-243270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-04-24 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-04-24 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-24 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-04-24 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-04-24 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-04-24 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-04-24 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Jul 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2023-07-123270.75(c)
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-07-12 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-07-12 | 3270.124(d) | Excursions
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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