Smithfield Learning Center
25 MAIN ST STE 6, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478Childery 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 217% violation rate across 4 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-11-213270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-11-21 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-11-21 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-11-21 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-11-21 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-21 | 3270.82(g)/3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair/Clean and good repair; 2025-11-21 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-21 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-11-21 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-11-21 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-11-21 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-11-21 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-11-063270.21
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when arises/Contact when ended; 2024-11-06 | 3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2024-11-06 | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-11-06 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-11-06 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-11-06 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-11-06 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-11-06 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-11-06 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-11-06 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-11-06 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-11-06 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-11-06 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-06 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Clean and Good Repair; 2024-07-263270.102(a)
3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-11-293270.14/3270.21
3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2023-11-29 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-11-29 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2023-11-29 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-11-29 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2023-11-29 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2023-11-29 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-11-29 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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