Hope Academy Powered by Hosanna House
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 ACC. Structural quality reflects an 83% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 ACC (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
- 296
- 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), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment; 2026-03-303270.113(b)
3270.113(c) | No ridicule or threaten harm; 2026-03-30 | 3270.113(d) | No harsh language
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-11-133270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-11-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-11-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-13 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-11-13 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-11-13 | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) | Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-11-13 | 3270.66(c) | Toxic use- no contamination; 2025-11-13 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-11-13 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2025-11-13 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-11-13 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-11-13 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-13 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-11-13 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-13 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-11-13 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-13 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-11-13 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-11-13 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dis; 2025-11-13 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-11-13 | 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) | Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and let; 2025-11-13 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-11-13 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-13 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-13 | 3270.131(a) | Health information; 2025-11-13 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training3270.31(f)
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-11-043270.14/3270.21
3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2024-11-04 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-11-04 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-11-04 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-11-04 | 3270.67(c) | No insects or rodents; 2024-11-04 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-11-04 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-11-04 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-11-04 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-11-04 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-11-04 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-11-04 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-11-04 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-11-04 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-11-04 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2024-11-04 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2024-11-04 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-11-04 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-11-04 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2024-11-04 | 3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters; 2024-11-04 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-11-04 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-04 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2024-11-04 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None