New Holland Early Learning Center
18 WESTERN AVE, NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557Childery 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 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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
- 112
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Jul 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age Appropriate Restraints3270.175(a)
Jul 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2025-07-113270.27(d)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-11 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-11 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-07-11 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-07-11 | 3270.123(a)(7) | Services considered extra; 2025-07-11 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-07-11 | 3270.131(d)(8) | Age appropriate screenings complete; 2025-07-11 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-03-123270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-12 | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) | Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-03-12 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-03-12 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-03-12 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-03-12 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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