Gravel Hill Church Christian Child Care
131 GRAVEL HILL RD, PALMYRA, PA 17078Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 3 (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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 184
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Promote Development; 2026-04-073270.111(c)
3270.113(c) | No ridicule or threaten harm
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Promote development/No Harsh Language3270.111(c)/3270.113(d)
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2025-10-233270.76
3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-10-23 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Jun 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-093270.32(a)
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) | Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letter; 2025-06-09 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-06-09 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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