Growing Years Early Learning Center at Bedford 1a
106 W PENN ST, BEDFORD, PA 15522Childery 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 100% violation rate across 7 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-043270.103
3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2026-03-04 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)(1)
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training3270.31(f)
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-07-143270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-14 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-07-14 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-07-14 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-07-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-07-14 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-07-14 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-07-14 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-07-14 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-07-14 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-07-14 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-07-14 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-07-14 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-07-14 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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