Growing Friends Childcare Center and Preschool
12184 WINTERSTOWN RD, FELTON, PA 17322Childery 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.3 / 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 2. Structural quality reflects a 71% violation rate across 7 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 2 (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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months thereafter/He3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months Thereafter3270.151(a)
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Disposable Diapers; 2025-02-113270.135(a)(3)
3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2024-10-023270.66(a)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Feb 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-02-203270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-02-20 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-02-20 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2024-02-20 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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