Small World Day Care Center
41 ROTH CHURCH RD, SPRING GROVE, PA 17362Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 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 1 (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
- 148
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Medication Administration (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Written consent/Medication Log3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
Feb 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Ridicule or Threaten harm/Restraints Prohibited3270.113(c)/3270.113(e)
Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment /No Ridicule or Threaten Harm; 2024-02-083270.113(b)/3270.113(c)
3270.113(b) | No physical punishment; 2024-02-08 | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) | No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language; 2024-02-08 | 3270.113(c) | No ridicule or threaten harm; 2024-02-08 | 3270.135(e) | 2 hour diaper check
Jul 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-07-263270.14/3270.21
3270.66(b) | Original container
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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