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Childery

Appleseed Learning Center

1001 S LEECHBURG HILL RD, LEECHBURG, PA 15656Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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 a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 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
112
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Oct 23, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
  2. Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-08-123270.31(e)(4)(ii)

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-08-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-08-12 | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) | Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-08-12 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-08-12 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2025-08-12 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-08-12 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-08-12 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-12 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-08-12 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

  3. Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-08-213270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

      3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-08-21 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-08-21 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-08-21 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

  4. Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Restraints Prohibited3270.113(e)
  5. Aug 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Training Regarding Plan; 2023-08-143270.27(c)

      3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2023-08-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-08-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-08-14 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-08-14 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2023-08-14 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-08-14 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2023-08-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-08-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-08-14 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2023-08-14 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2023-08-14 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-08-14 | 3270.131(a)(2) | Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 month; 2023-08-14 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2023-08-14 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-08-14 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2023-08-14 | 3270.161(e) | Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated; 2023-08-14 | 3270.183(a) | Locked cabinet; 2023-08-14 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-08-14 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2023-08-14 | 3270.131(a) | Health information

Complaints & Safety Record

Adverse actions on record
None

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