Live n Learn SMILE Center
326 W MAIN ST, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508Childery 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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 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
- 137
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-07-093270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-07-09 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-07-09 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-07-09 | 3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-02-053270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.106(j) | Prohibit items in crib; 2025-02-05 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position
Jul 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-093270.14/3270.21
3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-07-09 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2024-04-043270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-04-04 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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