Sophies Learning Center
170 SLOCUM ST, SWOYERSVILLE, PA 18704Childery 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 100% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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
- 69
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-12-153270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-12-15 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-12-15 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-12-15 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-12-15 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-12-15 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-12-15 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Oct 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-10-303270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-10-30 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
- Locked or inaccessible/No Cigarette Butts3270.66(a)/3270.68(b)
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level3270.52
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Person - 18 Yrs.; 2025-07-073270.31(b)
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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