Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC
1392 ROBERT FULTON HWY, QUARRYVILLE, PA 17566Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 63% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 1 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 138
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- On File at Facility; 2025-08-073270.18(a)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-08-07 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-08-07 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-08-07 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-07 | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) | Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-08-07 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-08-07 | 3270.75(d) | On excursions; 2025-08-07 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-07 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-08-07 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-08-07 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-08-07 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) | Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release p; 2025-08-07 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/prescho; 2025-08-07 | 3270.133(2) | Written instructions; 2025-08-07 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2025-08-07 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-08-07 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-08-07 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2025-08-07 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-08-07 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Jan 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child; 2025-01-313270.20(a)(1)
3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-01-31 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-08-073270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-08-07 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-08-07 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-08-07 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-08-07 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-08-07 | 3270.75(b)/3270.133(4) | Inaccessible to children/Locked; 2024-08-07 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-08-07 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-08-07 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-08-07 | 3270.133(1) | Original container; 2024-08-07 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-08-07 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-08-07 | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file; 2024-08-07 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2024-04-263270.66(a)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training; 2023-08-183270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) | Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage informatio; 2023-08-18 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2023-08-18 | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affix
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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