Kindercare Learning Center 000228
55 S VILLAGE AVE, EXTON, PA 19341Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1 and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects an 88% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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)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
- Licensed capacity
- 190
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 8th Grade + 2 yrs/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to Facility; 2025-11-063270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-11-06 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Apr 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Post the Inspection Summary; 2024-04-053270.25(b)
3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2024-04-05 | 3270.35(d) | Director only 45 children enrolled; 2024-04-05 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-04-05 | 3270.183(b) | No information disclosed
Mar 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-03-143270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-03-14 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-03-14 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
- Each Staff Person Meets quals/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to ; 2024-03-143270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.51 | Similar Age Level
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-03-133270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pedi; 2024-03-13 | 3270.33(a) | Each staff person meets quals; 2024-03-13 | 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facili; 2024-03-13 | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-03-13 | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-03-13 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-03-13 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-03-13 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-03-13 | 3270.191 | Individual Records; 2024-03-13 | 3270.24(f) | Director ID; 2024-03-13 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-13 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant; 2024-03-13 | 3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance; 2024-03-13 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2024-03-13 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-13 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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