Linglestown Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 10 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 3 (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
- 118
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Stairs, Exits, Etc. Unobstructed3270.91(a)
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Parents May Provide3270.162(b)
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-11-213270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-11-21 | 3270.66(c) | Toxic use- no contamination; 2025-11-21 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-11-21 | 3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Person Meets quals/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to ; 2025-06-123270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-06-12 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-06-12 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-06-12 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-06-12 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-06-12 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-06-12 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-06-12 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-06-12 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-06-12 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2025-06-12 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2025-06-12 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-06-12 | 3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters; 2025-06-12 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times; 2024-12-163270.113(a)
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2024-12-16 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None