Mac Learning Center
5 COLLEGE DR, CRESSON, PA 16630Childery 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 September 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
- 33
- 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 (3) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2025-09-083270.27(e)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-09-08 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-09-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-08 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-09-08 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-09-08 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-09-08 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-09-08 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-09-08 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-09-08 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items3270.75(c)
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2024-09-193270.27(e)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-09-19 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-09-19 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2024-09-19 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-09-19 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-09-19 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-09-19 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-09-19 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2024-09-19 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-09-19 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-09-19 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-09-19 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-09-19 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-09-19 | 3270.131(d)(3)/3270.133(8) | Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instru; 2024-09-19 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-09-19 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-09-19 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2024-09-19 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2024-09-19 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2024-09-19 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-09-19 | 3270.27(a)(2) | Emergency plan
Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding plan/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2023-09-203270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-09-20 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-09-20 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-09-20 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2023-09-20 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2023-09-20 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2023-09-20 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2023-09-20 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-09-20 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-09-20 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2023-09-20 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-09-20 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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