Apple Blossom Early Learning Center
109 EMERSONS WAY, ALUM BANK, PA 15521Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. 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 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
- 37
- 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 (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2026-01-083270.32(a)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-01-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-08 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2026-01-08 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) | Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-ai; 2026-01-08 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-01-08 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-01-08 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2026-01-08 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2026-01-08 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-10-073270.66(a)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-07 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-07 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Arts and Crafts Non-toxic; 2025-01-143270.66(e)
3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-01-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-01-14 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-01-14 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-01-14 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-01-14 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toddler and Preschool Children; 2024-08-293270.55(a)
3270.55(b) | Other staff on premises; 2024-08-29 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times