Great Minds Think Alike Childcare Llc
2600 MCCAREY ST, CHESTER, PA 19013Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 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 1 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-10-093280.20
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) | Contact when arises/Contact when ended; 2025-10-09 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-10-09 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-10-09 | 3280.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2025-10-09 | 3280.134(b) | Towels labeled and laundered; 2025-10-09 | 3280.174 | Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.; 2025-10-09 | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-10-09 | 3280.24(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable re
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-043280.14/3280.20
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) | Contact when arises/Contact when ended; 2024-10-04 | 3280.63 | Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2024-10-04 | 3280.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-10-04 | 3280.123(a) | Signed; 2024-10-04 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-10-04 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-10-04 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-10-04 | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-10-04 | 3280.31(f)(10) | Age and training
Aug 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents; 2023-08-313280.14/3280.21
3280.31(e) | Age and training; 2023-08-31 | 3280.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2023-08-31 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-08-31 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2023-08-31 | 3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7) | Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release pe; 2023-08-31 | 3280.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2023-08-31 | 3280.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2023-08-31 | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2023-08-31 | 3280.31(h) | Completion of professional development
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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