The Childrens Place Early Learning Center Inc
4016 5TH AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16602Childery 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.3 / 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 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 2 (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
- 61
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric Firs; 2025-10-013270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-01 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-10-083270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-10-08 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-10-08 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-10-08 | 3270.101(a) | Age appropriate; 2024-10-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-10-193270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-10-19 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-10-19 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2023-10-19 | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) | Original container/Name on bottle
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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