Economy Elementary School
1000 1ST ST, FREEDOM, PA 15042Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 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 1 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 Children's Records & Files (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Designated Release Persons; 2026-03-043270.123(a)(5)
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Mar 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Contact When Arises; 2025-03-143270.27(a)(3)
3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when ended; 2025-03-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-14 | 3270.124(b)(1) | Child's name, birth date; 2025-03-14 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-03-14 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-03-14 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-03-14 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Mar 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-03-223270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-03-22 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2024-03-22 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2024-03-22 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-03-22 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) | Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, pho; 2024-03-22 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-22 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-03-22 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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