Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill
4814 DREXELBROOK DR, DREXEL HILL, PA 19026Childery 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 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- Licensed capacity
- 127
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months Thereafter3270.151(a)
- Similar Age Level3270.51
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-06-263270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-26 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-06-26 | 3270.78 | Lighting; 2025-06-26 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-06-26 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-06-26 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Feb 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2025-02-133270.76
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-13 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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