The Learning Tree Child Care Center Llc
407 MILL ST, DANVILLE, PA 17821Childery 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. Structural quality reflects an 86% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 (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
- 108
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-02-173270.27(c)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-02-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-17 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Jun 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Activity3270.114
- Large Muscle Space Provided3270.62(a)
Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-02-263270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-02-26 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2025-02-26 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-02-26 | 3270.106(b) | No bed linens alone; 2025-02-26 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-02-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-02-283270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-02-28 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-02-28 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-02-28 | 3270.76/3270.102(a) | Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair; 2024-02-28 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-02-28 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2024-02-28 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-02-28 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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