Rising Stride Child Care Center of Woodlyn
1312 MACDADE BLVD, WOODLYN, PA 19094Childery 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 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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
- 84
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Signed; 2026-05-063270.123(a)
3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-05-06 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2026-05-06 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2026-05-06 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-05-06 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2026-05-06 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-05-06 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) | Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test; 2026-05-06 | 3270.182(4) | Consent for administration of medications or special dietary; 2026-05-06 | 3270.182(6) | Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursio
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2026-01-073270.65
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-01-07 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2026-01-07 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-01-07 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-01-07 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-01-07 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-07 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-04-213270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-04-21 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2025-01-093270.76
3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2025-01-09 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-01-09 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 110º F or Less; 2024-06-103270.69(b)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-06-10 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2024-06-10 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-06-10 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-06-10 | 3270.105 | High Chairs
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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