Bethany Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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 67% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 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 (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
- 126
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-243270.14/3270.21
3270.27(a)(4) | Contact when ended; 2025-06-24 | 3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2025-06-24 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-06-24 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-24 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-06-24 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-06-24 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-06-24 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-06-24 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-06-24 | 3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2025-06-24 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2025-06-24 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-06-24 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-06-24 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-06-24 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Jul 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2023-07-053270.27(c)
3270.163(a)(3) | Fruit/vegetable; 2023-07-05 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None