Soans 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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
- 255
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2026-02-103270.32(a)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-02-10 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-02-10 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2026-02-10 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-02-10 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-02-10 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-02-10 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-02-10 | 3270.95(b) | Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Info/agreement Updated 6 Mos3270.181(c)
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Name/address/phone Release Person; 2024-01-303270.124(b)(7)
3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2024-01-30 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos