Sprout & Sparkle Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-04-223280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
3280.52(c) | Mixed age levels; 2026-04-22 | 3280.105(f) | 2 feet apart; 2026-04-22 | 3280.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2026-04-22 | 3280.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-183280.14/3280.20
3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2026-03-18 | 3280.69(a) | 110º F or less; 2026-03-18 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-03-18 | 3280.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-18 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-03-18 | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2026-03-18 | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-03-18 | 3280.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2026-03-18 | 3280.31(f) | Age and training
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Levels; 2025-11-243280.52(c)
3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-24 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-11-24 | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-11-24 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety3280.20
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces; 2025-03-263280.20/3280.76
3280.20 | General Health and Safety; 2025-03-26 | 3280.61(a)/3280.71 | Indoor space- small muscle/Heat Source; 2025-03-26 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-03-26 | 3280.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-03-26 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None