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Barnsley Academy

550 Solanco Rd, Quarryville, PA 175665.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days

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About Barnsley Academy

Barnsley Academy is a child care center in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 47 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Barnsley Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
47 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251869
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Background checks 2

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff person #3's pediatric first aid and CPR training expired at the end of September 2025. Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer's PQAs approval has expired. The training was completed in January of 2026, but the trainer's PQAs expired in July of 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on the following dates: 1/3/25 to 2/3/25 5/1/25 to 6/2/25 7/1/25 to 8/1/25 8/1/25 to 9/2/25 10/31/25 to 12/1/25 12/1/25 to 1/5/26”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Fire drills were conducted 4/2/25 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 6/30/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “Albuterol medication was on site for child #1. The medication has been administered per the medication log on site. The medication did not include a prescription label, and the provider was unable to provide documentation of written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #2 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer's PQAs approval has expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The health reports on file for child #2 (preschooler) were dated in November of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in December of 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

  2. Jan 24, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #3 has completed the health and safety course titled · Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Hand sanitizer was observed on the wall within reach of the children in the preschool room at the back of the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has been employed for more than 45 days and did not have a complete DHS FBI clearance on file. Staff person #1's state police clearance was for volunteer purposes only. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person #2 has been employed for more than 45 days and did not have a complete state police clearance on file. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person #3 began employment with a PDE FBI clearance on file, in lieu of the required DHS FBI clearance. The correct clearance was obtained 8 day after start date. Staff person #5 did not complete a mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. The training was completed 141 days after the date of hire. At the time the staff person #6 began work in the facility, her record did not contain the applicable completed out-of-state child abuse clearance information required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of request for the out-of-state child abuse history clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The clearance has since been obtained. Staff person 7 - Clearances were not updated timely during the previous year. The state police clearance expired 9/9/24, but was not updated until 12/4/24. The child abuse clearance expired 9/27/24, but was not updated until 12/11/24. The DHS FBI clearance expired 9/13/24, but was not updated until 12/18/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #5 did not completed the required pre- service trainings (f-1-9) within 90 days of their date of hire. The trainings were completed 144 days after the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff person #2's fire safety training was due to be completed in June of 2024, but was not completed until December of 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “Manual tests of the fire detection system took place on 6/7/24 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 7/8/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The record for staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “Staff person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned after the child's diaper was changed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “Staff person #1 was observed changing a diaper. After the diaper change, the staff person did not wash her hands, and also did not wash the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The health assessment on file for staff person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The initial health assessment on file for staff person #1 was not dated within the 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting. The health assessment 3 months after start date. The health assessments on file for staff person #7 were dated in April of 2022, and subsequently more than 24 months later in January of 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  3. Jan 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The health assessment on file for staff person 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the back preschool room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The record for staff person 2 did not contain documentation that the staff person has completed the required PA Health and Safety update training. The staff person has been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person 1 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. The training was completed 158 days after the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3) Lidded waste receptacles/Disposable diapers

      “The trash cans located in the bathrooms did not have operable lids (would not close). One of the trash cans contained a disposable pull-up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

  4. Jan 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection, the record for staff person 1 included just one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information on file for children 1 and 2 did not include complete addresses for listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “Two of the BINGO dotters in the preschool room (1st on right) were labeled "Keep out of the reach of children". The BINGO dotters were observed on the desk within reach of the children in the room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the child abuse clearance, the DHS FBI clearance and the mandated reporter training on file for staff person 2 were not updated timely during the previous year. Child abuse clearance - Dated 9/17/2017, and subsequently more than 60 months later on 10/12/2022 DHS FBI clearance - Dated 8/16/17, and subsequently more than 60 months later on 10/19/2022 Mandated reporter training - Dated 10/18/2017 and subsequently more than 60 months later in December of 2022. The most recent DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person 3 was dated 8/5/2017 and has expired. The record included a clearance for another purpose (Department of Education).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of inspection, the immunization records on file for children 1, 2, and 3 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, nor did they include any appropriate exemption letters. Child 1 - Did not include documentation of having received the Hepatitis A vaccine. Child 2 - Did not include documentation of annual flu vaccine (most recent was from 12/2021). Child 3 - Did not include 2 and 4 month vaccines.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023

  5. Jan 14, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The record for staff person 3 did not include a Pennsylvania NSOR certificate, nor the required out of state clearances (Maryland resident). Staff person 1 has been employed at this location since December of 2019. Staff person 3 was observed working alone in a room with children. The PA state police clearances on file for staff person 4 were dated 5/2016 (expired 5/2021) and subsequently 1/6/2022. The update was not obtained timely (within 60 months / 5 years). The record for staff person 5 did not include a mandated reporter training that has been approved for child care purposes. A partial training was on file for PDE purposes. Staff person 5 has been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Health assessments for staff person 1 were dated 3/19/2019 and subsequently 5/27/2021. The health assessment update was not obtained timely (within 24 months). The health assessments on file for staff persons 2 and 3 were past due to be updated. The most recent health assessment on file for staff 2 was dated 10/24/2019. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person 3 was dated 12/17/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “A single staff person was observed alone with a mixed age group of 14 preschool and school-aged children. The second staff person from the room had left to answer the front door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects

      “Mulch (less than 1 inch in diameter) was observed on the the fenced in playground that is used by toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Hand sanitizer was observed in areas accessible to the children in both preschool rooms, and in the school-age room. In the toddler room, diaper cream and baby powder were observed in an unlocked cabinet underneath the changing table (accessible to toddlers). (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons

      “At the time of inspection, none of the eight staff that work at the facility had a current pediatric first aid and CPR training. Staff persons 1 and 8 have the following training card on file - CPR and AED (did not include pediatric first aid). Staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have the following training on file: "CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid, adult, child and infant". The cards state, "This program is not designed to meet pediatric first aid regulatory requirements." Staff person 7 has the following training on file "CPR/AED/First-aid (Adult / Child / Infant / Choking / AED / Injury & Universal Precautions). This training does not meet the requirements of a "pediatric first aid and CPR" course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents

      “Infant bottles were being hand washed at the facility in between uses. Sufficient bottles were not provided by parents for all feedings, nor were the bottles being washed in a commercial dishwasher (or bottle sanitizer).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Barnsley Academy licensed?

Yes. Barnsley Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Barnsley Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Barnsley Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 23 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Barnsley Academy care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Barnsley Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Barnsley Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Barnsley Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 786-8788 to ask.

What is Barnsley Academy's phone number?

(717) 786-8788.

Where is Barnsley Academy?

550 Solanco Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Stars Childcare, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).