French Creek Valley Christian Child Care
420 NORTH ST, SAEGERTOWN, PA 16433Childery 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 6 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 197
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-03-253270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2026-03-25 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-03-25 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-03-25 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-25 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-03-25 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2026-03-25 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2026-03-25 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2026-03-25 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-03-25 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-25 | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 | Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-25 | 3270.102(e) | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-03-25 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-03-25 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-03-25 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-03-25 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) | Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-113270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-03-11 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-03-11 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-11 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-11 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-03-11 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-11 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-03-11 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-03-11 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-03-11 | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 | Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects; 2025-03-11 | 3270.102(e) | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch; 2025-03-11 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-03-11 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-03-11 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-03-11 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-03-11 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-03-11 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child; 2025-02-043270.20(a)(1)
3270.20(b) | Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-03-263270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-03-26 | 3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2024-03-26 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-03-26 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-03-26 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-03-26 | 3270.35(e) | 46 or more children- additional group sups; 2024-03-26 | 3270.63 | Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2024-03-26 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-03-26 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-03-26 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-03-26 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2024-03-26 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2024-03-26 | 3270.70(a) | 65º F minimum; 2024-03-26 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2024-03-26 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-03-26 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-03-26 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-03-26 | 3270.82(e) | Toilet and sinks proper height; 2024-03-26 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2024-03-26 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-03-26 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-03-26 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-03-26 | 3270.102(e) | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch; 2024-03-26 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-03-26 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-03-26 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-03-26 | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) | Written plan/Posted in group space; 2024-03-26 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) | Date fee to be paid/Admission date; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(5) | Services proceeded/Designated release persons; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-03-26 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) | Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release p; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-03-26 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2024-03-26 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2024-03-26 | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) | Written consent/Amount to administer; 2024-03-26 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2024-03-26 | 3270.135(c) | Diapering area not used for food prep; 2024-03-26 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-03-26 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2024-03-26 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2024-03-26 | 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2024-03-26 | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) | Emergency plan/Letter to parents; 2024-03-26 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-03-26 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-03-26 | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) | Emergency plan/Emergency plan; 2024-03-26 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-26 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports; 2024-03-26 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Large Muscle Space Provided3270.62(a)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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