Big Leaps Learning Center
613 EASTON TPKE, LAKE ARIEL, PA 18436Childery 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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- 98
- 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 (3) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training3270.31(f)
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Parent Home/work Address, Phone; 2024-08-073270.124(b)(3)
3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-08-07 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2023-08-083270.32(a)
3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2023-08-08 | 3270.82(j) | Running water - diapering; 2023-08-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-08-08 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-08-08 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2023-08-08 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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