The Growing Tree
309 DARTMOUTH DR, E STROUDSBURG, PA 18302Childery 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 and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 4 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 191
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-01-163270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) | Locked or inaccessible/Locked; 2026-01-16 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2026-01-16 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-10-033270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.65/3270.76 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Building Surfaces
Jan 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-01-023270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Apr 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL3270.32(a)
Jan 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-01-103270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-01-10 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2024-01-10 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-01-10 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-01-10 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-01-10 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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