Laurel Valley Early Care and Education Center
137 EDUCATION LN, NEW FLORENCE, PA 15944Childery 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 4 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 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- On File at Facility; 2025-11-203270.18(a)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-11-20 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-11-20 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-07-283270.21
3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2024-11-203270.75(c)
3270.133(5) | Original label
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2023-11-153270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-11-15 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2023-11-15 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2023-11-15 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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