Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
815 CUNNINGHAM AVE, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101Childery Rating: 1/5
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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.1 / 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.Not Available
- 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 1 out of 5 star overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS No STAR Level (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
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less (2), Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso (1), and General Health and Safety; 2025-04-10 (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less3270.65
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2025-11-203270.65
3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-11-20 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-11-20 | 3270.115(c) | Water play table
Aug 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Apr 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-04-103270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-04-10 | 3270.32(c) | Convicted or awaiting trial
- General Health and Safety; 2025-04-103270.21
3270.132(a) | Contact parent/keep record
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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