The Growing Patch Early Learning Center Llc
650 TUNKHANNOCK AVE, EXETER, PA 18643Childery 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 7 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
- 66
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2026-03-243270.75(c)
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-24 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-10-023270.14/3270.21
3270.27(a)(3) | Contact when arises; 2025-10-02 | 3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when ended; 2025-10-02 | 3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2025-10-02 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-10-02 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-10-02 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-10-02 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2025-10-02 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-10-02 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-02 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-10-02 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-10-02 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-10-02 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-02 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-10-02 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2025-10-02 | 3270.166(3) | Disposable nursers or parents; 2025-10-02 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-10-02 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Mar 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-03-183270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.192(3) | Health assessment, TB test; 2025-03-18 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-03-18 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-093270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-09 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-10-09 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-10-09 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-10-09 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-10-09 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-10-09 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-10-09 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-10-09 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-10-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-10-09 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment; 2024-03-203270.113(b)
3270.113(c) | No ridicule or threaten harm
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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