Grandmas House Llc
616 1ST STREET EXT, APOLLO, PA 15613Childery 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 75% violation rate across 4 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
- 159
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-07-223270.14/3270.21
3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-07-22 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Jul 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-083270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-07-08 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-07-08 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-07-08 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-08 | 3270.63 | Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2024-07-08 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-07-08 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-07-08 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2024-07-08 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2024-07-08 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-07-08 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-07-08 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-07-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-07-08 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-07-08 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-07-08 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-07-08 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-07-08 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-07-08 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-07-08 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-07-08 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-07-08 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-07-08 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-07-08 | 3270.133(2) | Written instructions; 2024-07-08 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-07-08 | 3270.182(3) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2024-07-08 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2024-07-08 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jul 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2023-07-143270.27(d)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-07-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-07-14 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-07-14 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2023-07-14 | 3270.67(a) | Trash removed once a day; 2023-07-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-07-14 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-07-14 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2023-07-14 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2023-07-14 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-07-14 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2023-07-14 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2023-07-14 | 3270.161(a) | Wholesome; 2023-07-14 | 3270.183(a) | Locked cabinet; 2023-07-14 | 3270.193(a) | Confidential; stored in locked cabinet; 2023-07-14 | 3270.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2023-07-14 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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