St James Lutheran Church Early Learning Center
109 YORK ST, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325Childery 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 an 80% violation rate across 10 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2026-04-203270.32(a)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-04-20 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2026-04-20 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-04-20 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-04-20 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-04-20 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2026-04-20 | 3270.121(a) | Review policies and procedures; 2026-04-20 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
- Building Surfaces3270.76
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-04-013270.66(a)
3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2025-04-01 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-04-01 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-04-01 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space
Jun 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Promote Development3270.111(c)
Apr 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2024-04-053270.65
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-05 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-04-05 | 3270.123(a)(7) | Services considered extra; 2024-04-05 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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