Discovery Zone Learning Center
1345 MARKET ST, MARCUS HOOK, PA 19061Childery 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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 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
- 117
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-263270.14/3270.21
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-06-26 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-06-26 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-06-26 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-06-26 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-06-26 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-06-26 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-06-26 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) | Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test; 2025-06-26 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2025-06-26 | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma a
Jul 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Immediate Access; 2024-07-173270.24(a)
3270.69(b) | 110º F or less
Jun 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Immediate Access; 2024-06-213270.24(a)
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) | Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric Firs; 2024-06-21 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-06-21 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-06-21 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2024-06-21 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-06-21 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-06-21 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2024-06-21 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-06-21 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) | Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-06-21 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-06-21 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-06-21 | 3270.61 | Measurement and use of indoor child care space; 2024-06-21 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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