Settlement Music School
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 a 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-12-163270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.75(d) | On excursions; 2025-12-16 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-12-16 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Nov 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-12-183270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-12-18 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-12-18 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-12-18 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-12-18 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-12-18 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None