Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr
924 CRESCENT AVE, ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117Childery 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 September 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
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-09-193270.31(f)
3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-09-093270.32(a)
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(b) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Cur; 2024-09-09 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant; 2024-09-09 | 3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2023-09-273270.27(c)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-09-27 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2023-09-27 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-09-27 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2023-09-27 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2023-09-27 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2023-09-27 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2023-09-27 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-09-27 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2023-09-27 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2023-09-27 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2023-09-27 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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