Barnsley Academy is a certified child care center in Oxford, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 9 centers in Oxford and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the fee to be charged for services.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/22/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/22/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 3 files contained an emergency contact form where the section addressing the child's special needs was not addressed.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the health insurance policy number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain a valid form of ID to verify the person's age.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/20/2023, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,6 and 7 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/20/2023, 12 child files were reviewed. Child #3, 6 and 7 files contained an emergency contact form that did not address the child's special needs.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/20/2023, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/20/2023, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The record of staff person #1, serving the facility in a childcare position since November 2022, was lacking in the NSOR clearance letter.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Barnsley Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 22, 2024 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Barnsley Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Barnsley Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Barnsley Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 12, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Barnsley Academy compare with other daycares in Oxford?
It is #8 of 9 centers in Oxford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Barnsley Academy last inspected?
Oct 8, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Barnsley Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.80 for newborn, $69.80 for infant, $67.80 for young toddler, $65.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Barnsley Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bataylor LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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