Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr
645 E BALTIMORE ST, GREENCASTLE, PA 17225Childery 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 93% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Person - 18 yrs./Name, Address, and Phone; 2026-02-263270.31(b)/3270.192(1)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2026-02-26 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2026-02-26 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-02-26 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2026-02-26 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-02-26 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-02-26 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-02-26 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-02-26 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2026-02-26 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2026-02-26 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-02-26 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-02-26 | 3270.131(c) | Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP; 2026-02-26 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2026-02-26 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2026-02-26 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2026-02-26 | 3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance; 2026-02-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-12-113270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.67(c) | No insects or rodents; 2025-12-11 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair
Oct 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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