Little Scholars Academy of Efforts Inc
3160 ROUTE 115, EFFORT, PA 18330Childery 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 88% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-04-243270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2026-04-24 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-04-24 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-04-223270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-04-22 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-04-22 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-04-22 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-04-22 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-04-22 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-04-22 | 3270.161(a) | Wholesome; 2025-04-22 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-04-22 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-03-103270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-01-283270.66(a)
3270.191 | Individual Records; 2025-01-28 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-01-28 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Apr 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-04-083270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-04-08 | 3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-04-08 | 3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-04-08 | 3270.18(a) | On file at facility; 2024-04-08 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-04-08 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-04-08 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-08 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-04-08 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-04-08 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-04-08 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-04-08 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-04-08 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-08 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-04-08 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-04-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-04-08 | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) | Written plan/Posted in group space; 2024-04-08 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-04-08 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-04-08 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) | Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release pe; 2024-04-08 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-04-08 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-04-08 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-04-08 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2024-04-08 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2024-04-08 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-04-08 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-04-08 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports; 2024-04-08 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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