H R Rouse Childrens Center
238 E MAIN ST, YOUNGSVILLE, PA 16371Childery 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 an 80% violation rate across 5 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Stairs, Exits, Etc. Unobstructed; 2025-10-063270.91(a)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-06 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption docum; 2025-10-06 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2024-10-083270.65
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-10-08 | 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) | Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent re; 2024-10-08 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-10-08 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2024-10-08 | 3270.182(1) | Initial and subsequent health reports; 2024-10-08 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-10-183270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-10-18 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2023-10-18 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-10-18 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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