The Growing Patch Child Care Center Llc
62 BARNETT ST, BROOKVILLE, PA 15825Childery 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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 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
- 26
- 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) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2026-03-123270.32(a)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-03-12 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters; 2026-03-12 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2026-03-12 | 3270.92(a) | No portable space heaters; 2026-03-12 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-03-12 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-03-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-03-12 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-03-12 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-273270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-27 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-03-27 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-03-27 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-03-27 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-03-27 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-03-27 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-03-27 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-03-27 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-03-27 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-03-27 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-03-053270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-03-05 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-03-05 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-03-05 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-03-05 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2024-03-05 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-03-05 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2024-03-05 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-03-05 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-05 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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