Children of Joy Christian 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.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.2 / 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 1. 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 1 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 220
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Exp, Educ., Training Prior to facility/Transcript, Diploma A3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Jan 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-01-203270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-01-20 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-01-20 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-01-20 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2026-01-20 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Posted in Group Space3270.111(b)
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Clean and Good Repair3270.102(a)
Jan 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible3270.66(a)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None