Grace Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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 56% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- 79
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-04-023270.66(a)
3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-04-02 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-04-02 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-04-02 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-04-02 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated; 2025-04-02 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
Jan 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Immediate Access; 2025-01-023270.24(a)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-01-02 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Apr 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2024-04-113270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2024-04-11 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2024-04-11 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Jul 17, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Promote development/No Physical Punishment3270.111(c)/3270.113(b)
- 2 Feet Apart; 2023-07-173270.106(f)
3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None