GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center
400 E POTHOUSE RD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460Childery 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 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 90% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 151
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-10-293270.21
3270.68(b) | No cigarette butts
Sep 3, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-09-033270.14/3270.21
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pedi; 2024-11-153270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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