Burnham United Methodist Church PS
203 N WALNUT ST, BURNHAM, PA 17009Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.3 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 2 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Post the Inspection Summary; 2025-08-203280.24(b)
3280.51 | Maximum Number of Children; 2025-08-20 | 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
Jun 23, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1)
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations; 2025-06-233280.14
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f) | Age and training/Age and training; 2025-06-23 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-23 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-06-23 | 3280.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-06-23 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-06-23 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-06-23 | 3280.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-06-23 | 3280.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-06-23 | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-06-23 | 3280.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-06-23 | 3280.26(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-06-23 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-06-23 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2025-06-23 | 3280.31(f) | Age and training
Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-06-053280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
3280.102(e)/3280.103 | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and; 2024-06-05 | 3280.103/3280.108(a) | Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-06-05 | 3280.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-06-05 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-06-05 | 3280.182(1) | Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2024-06-05 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Jun 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations; 2023-06-263280.14
3280.26(c) | Training regarding plan; 2023-06-26 | 3280.31(e) | Age and training; 2023-06-26 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-06-26 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2023-06-26 | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2023-06-26 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2023-06-26 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2023-06-26 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-06-26 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-06-26 | 3280.131(d)(5) | Immunization record; 2023-06-26 | 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2023-06-26 | 3280.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-06-26 | 3280.131(a) | Health Information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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