The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School
630 INTERCHANGE RD, KRESGEVILLE, PA 18333Childery 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 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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 ACC (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
- 240
- 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 (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-09-113270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months thereafter/He3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-09-233270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-09-23 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-09-23 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-09-23 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-09-23 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-09-23 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-09-23 | 3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2024-09-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma
Mar 27, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times; 2024-03-273270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-03-27 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
- General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets; 2024-03-273270.21/3270.133
3270.21/3270.133 | General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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