Stone Umc Childrens Center
956 S MAIN ST, MEADVILLE, PA 16335Childery 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 a 100% violation rate across 3 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 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
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-11-183270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-11-18 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-11-18 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-11-18 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-18 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-11-18 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-11-18 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-11-18 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2025-11-18 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-11-18 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-11-18 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-11-18 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-11-18 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-11-18 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-18 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-11-18 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-11-18 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2025-11-18 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-11-18 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2025-11-18 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-11-18 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2025-11-18 | 3270.166(5) | Six-months-old held; 2025-11-18 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-11-18 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-18 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding plan/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2024-12-123270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-12-12 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-12-12 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-12-12 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-12-12 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-12-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-12-12 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-12-12 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-12-12 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-12-12 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-12-12 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2024-12-12 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-12-12 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-12-12 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-12-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-12-12 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-12-12 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2024-12-12 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-12-12 | 3270.151(c)(1) | Physical examination; 2024-12-12 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2024-12-12 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-12-12 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-12-12 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-12-113270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-12-11 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-12-11 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-12-11 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2023-12-11 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-12-11 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2023-12-11 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-12-11 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-12-11 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2023-12-11 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) | Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record; 2023-12-11 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-12-11 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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