Apples of Gold Child Care
634 VENANGO AVE, CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PA 16403Childery 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 3 (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
- 40
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-163270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-03-16 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-16 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-03-16 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-03-16 | 3270.72(c) | Good repair; 2026-03-16 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-16 | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 | Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-16 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-16 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-16 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2026-03-16 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2025-10-233270.27(b)
3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2025-10-23 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-10-23 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-10-23 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-10-23 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-10-23 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-10-23 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.182(3) | Parent home/work address, phone/Consent for emergency medica; 2025-10-23 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-23 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-10-23 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-10-23 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2025-08-193270.27(b)
3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2025-08-19 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-08-19 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-08-19 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-08-19 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-08-19 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2025-08-19 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-08-19 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-08-19 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-08-19 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-08-19 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-08-19 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-08-19 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-08-19 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-08-19 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-08-19 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-08-19 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-08-19 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.182(3) | Parent home/work address, phone/Consent for emergency medica; 2025-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-08-19 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-08-19 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-08-19 | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) | ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy; 2025-08-19 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-08-19 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-08-19 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-08-19 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) | Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test; 2025-08-19 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-08-19 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-08-19 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-08-19 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Aug 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-08-063270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-08-06 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-08-06 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-08-06 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-08-06 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-08-06 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-08-06 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-08-06 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-08-06 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-08-06 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-08-06 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-08-06 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-08-06 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-08-06 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-08-06 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-08-06 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-08-06 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-08-06 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-08-06 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-08-06 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2024-08-06 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2024-08-06 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-08-06 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-08-06 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2024-08-06 | 3270.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2024-08-06 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-08-06 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2024-08-06 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports; 2024-08-06 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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