Aprils Schoolhouse
55 DAM OVERLOOK LN, LAWRENCEVILLE, PA 16929Childery 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 a 60% violation rate across 5 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 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
- 38
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-12-183270.27(c)
3270.31(b) | Staff person - 18 yrs.; 2024-12-18 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-12-18 | 3270.32(a)/3270.191 | Comply with CPSL/Individual Records; 2024-12-18 | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-12-18 | 3270.183(b) | No information disclosed
Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-08-133270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.124(c) | Each child care space
Aug 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-08-213270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-08-21 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2023-08-21 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2023-08-21 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None