Adventure Awaits Learning Center Llc
619 W PENN AVE, KNOX, PA 16232Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 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
- 45
- 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 (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-08-283270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-08-28 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-28 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-08-28 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-08-28 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-08-28 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-08-28 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-08-28 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-28 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-08-28 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-08-28 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-08-28 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-08-28 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-08-28 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-08-28 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-08-28 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-08-28 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-08-28 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) | Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-08-28 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2025-08-28 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-08-28 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-08-28 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-08-28 | 3270.193(a) | Confidential; stored in locked cabinet; 2025-08-28 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Aides Supervised All Times; 2024-10-083270.37(c)
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2024-10-08 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2024-10-08 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-10-08 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-10-08 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-08-203270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-08-20 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-08-20 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-08-20 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2024-08-20 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2024-08-20 | 3270.62(b) | Play space - 65 square feet/child; 2024-08-20 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-08-20 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-08-20 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-08-20 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2024-08-20 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-08-20 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2024-08-20 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-08-20 | 3270.15(b) | Building Codes
Aug 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-08-173270.14/3270.21
3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2023-08-17 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-08-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-08-17 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2023-08-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-08-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-08-17 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-08-17 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-08-17 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2023-08-17 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2023-08-17 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2023-08-17 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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