Creating Landscapes Early Learning Centers Inc
346 CHESTNUT ST, MEADVILLE, PA 16335Childery 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 100% violation rate across 5 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 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
- Not Available
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-233270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2026-03-23 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-03-23 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-03-23 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2026-03-23 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2026-03-23 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-23 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2026-03-23 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2026-03-23 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-03-23 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-03-23 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-03-23 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-03-23 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2026-03-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-23 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2026-03-23 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2026-03-23 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Sep 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-09-033270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2025-09-03 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-09-03 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-09-03 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
- Similar Age Level; 2025-09-033270.51
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-09-03 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2024-10-303270.31(f)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-10-30 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-10-30 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-10-30 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-10-30 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-10-30 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-10-30 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2024-10-30 | 3270.131(d)(4) | Acute or chronic health problem; 2024-10-30 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-10-30 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-10-30 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-10-30 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Oct 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-10-123270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2023-10-12 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-10-12 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2023-10-12 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-10-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-10-12 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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