Pre-K Kids Learning Center Inc
2740 ELLWOOD RD, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101Childery 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 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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
- 114
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Employed and Present 30 Hrs/wk3270.34(c)
Jan 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2026-01-203270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-01-20 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-01-20 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-01-20 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2026-01-20 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2026-01-20 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-20 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-01-20 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-01-20 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-01-20 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-08-143270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-08-14 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2025-08-14 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-08-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-08-14 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-08-14 | 3270.61(h) | Exceeding Capacity
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-01-153270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-01-15 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-01-15 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-01-15 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-01-15 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-01-15 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-01-15 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-01-15 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-01-15 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-01-15 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-01-15 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-01-15 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-01-15 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-01-15 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-01-15 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-01-15 | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(3) | Health information/Dismissal policy
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level; 2024-09-243270.52
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2024-09-24 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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