Franklin Area Child Development Center
614 11TH ST, FRANKLIN, PA 16323Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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 ACC (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
- 261
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-12-183270.66(a)
3270.67(c) | No insects or rodents; 2025-12-18 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-12-18 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-12-18 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-12-18 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-12-18 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-12-18 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-12-18 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-12-18 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-12-18 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-12-18 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-12-18 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-12-18 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-12-18 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-12-18 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant; 2025-12-18 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding plan/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2024-12-053270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-12-05 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-12-05 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-12-05 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-12-05 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-12-05 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-12-05 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-12-05 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2024-12-05 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2024-12-05 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-12-05 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2024-12-05 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2024-12-05 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-12-05 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child3270.20(a)(1)
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2023-12-143270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-12-14 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-12-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-12-14 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2023-12-14 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
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