The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
61 KUNKLE DR, EASTON, PA 18045Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 3 (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
- 168
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2026-02-253270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-25 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-02-25 | 3270.76/3270.102(a) | Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair; 2026-02-25 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2026-02-25 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-02-25 | 3270.178 | Transportation First Aid Kit
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- On File at Facility; 2025-02-273270.18(a)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-02-27 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-02-27 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-27 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-02-27 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-02-27 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2025-02-27 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-02-27 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-02-27 | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written reference
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2024-06-253270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-06-25 | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) | No physical punishment /No harsh language; 2024-06-25 | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) | No physical punishment /No harsh language; 2024-06-25 | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) | No physical punishment /No harsh language; 2024-06-25 | 3270.113(c)/3270.162(c) | No ridicule or threaten harm/Not withheld as discipline
Feb 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-02-273270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-02-27 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-02-27 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-02-27 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-02-27 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-02-27 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) | Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release p; 2024-02-27 | 3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2024-02-27 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-02-27 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-02-27 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-02-27 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-02-27 | 3270.182(6) | Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursio; 2024-02-27 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-02-27 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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