Seeds and Sprouts Academy
Seeds and Sprouts Academy is a certified child care center in Frackville, PA, with capacity for 145 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 22). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #27 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was verified through staff interviews and electronic documentation at the facility that on 3/19/26, Child #1 and Child #2 were provided with an allergen that was documented in the children's files (see code sheet for information). One of the children did ingest some of the allergen before it was removed from both children. The health reports for both children, signed by a doctor, indicate the allergen and a suitable replacement.
On 4/24/2025, three of the refrigerators in the facility that were being used to store potentially hazardous foods did not have thermometers placed in them.
During an unannounced inspection on 8/22/2024, the Brightwheel application that the facility uses to log diaper changes and diaper checks showed that Child #1 came to the facility at 8:56 AM on 7/22/2024, but his diaper was not checked or changed until 11:08 AM when his diaper was changed.
The operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.
Facility person #2 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 9/13/23. Facility person #3 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 1/31/24. Facility person #4 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 9/13/23.
On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out.
On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out.
Staff person #1 & 2 do not have an FBI clearance on file.
Staff person #3 does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file.
Child #1 is missing the amount of fee to be charged.
Child #1 & 3 are missing the date of the child's admission.
Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the parents work address and telephone number.
Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical and minor first aid.
Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for walking excursions.
Staff person #3 does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file.
The receptacle in the Preschool room was missing a lid, Cert Rep observed used paper towels inside accessible to the children. Cert Rep observed no liners in the receptacles in the girls and boys bathrooms. Cert Rep observed no liner in the receptacle in the 2yr old room near the sink.
Cert Rep observed several areas of rust on the bottom of the stall near the urinal in the boys bathroom. Cert Rep observed several areas of rust on the bottom of the first stall in the girls bathroom. The vinyl trim in the circle area in the 2 year old room is not securely attached to the wall.
The mat on the bench in the 2 year old room is torn and foam is exposed and accessible to the children.
Operator admitted annually emergency drills have not been completed and logged.
Facility has not completed fire system checks every 30 days, date of last system check 1/28/22. Facility tested the system at the time of inspection 4/11/22, this is a span of 73 days.
Operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility, date of last written notification 4/23/20.
Staff person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire, date training completed 3/21/22.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Seeds and Sprouts Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on May 16, 2023 (caregiver conduct): “On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Seeds and Sprouts Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Seeds and Sprouts Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 22, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Seeds and Sprouts Academy compare with other daycares in Schuylkill County?
It is tied for #27 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Seeds and Sprouts Academy last inspected?
Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Seeds and Sprouts Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $45.00 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Seeds and Sprouts Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Seeds And Sprouts Academy LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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