Bangor Pre-School
221 S 4TH ST, BANGOR, PA 18013Childery 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 a 90% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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
- 90
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of child/Reports O; 2026-05-273270.20(a)(1)/3270.182(7)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-05-27 | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) | Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person; 2026-05-27 | 3270.166(5) | Six-months-old held
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-12-173270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-12-17 | 3270.33(a) | Each staff person meets quals; 2025-12-17 | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) | Designated release persons/Admission date; 2025-12-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-12-17 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-12-17 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Oct 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Restraints Prohibited3270.113(e)
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-10-063270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-10-06 | 3270.151(c)(1) | Physical examination; 2025-10-06 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Mar 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child's Hands washed/Adult Hygiene3270.134(a)/3270.152
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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