Barnsley Academy · Quarryville
Barnsley Academy is a certified child care center in Quarryville, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (10 of 35). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #110 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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.
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.
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.
The health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Fire drills were conducted 4/2/25 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 6/30/25.
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
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.
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…
Hand sanitizer was observed on the wall within reach of the children in the preschool room at the back of the building.
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.
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Staff person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned after the child's diaper was changed.
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.
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.
Manual tests of the fire detection system took place on 6/7/24 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 7/8/24.
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.
Staff person #2's fire safety training was due to be completed in June of 2024, but was not completed until December of 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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).
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)
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.
The emergency contact information on file for children 1 and 2 did not include complete addresses for listed release persons.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Mulch (less than 1 inch in diameter) was observed on the the fenced in playground that is used by toddlers.
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.
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).
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.
“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.) | $39.80 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.80 | $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 5 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 Jan 23, 2026 (supervision): “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.” 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 Aug 1, 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 Lancaster County?
It is tied for #110 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Barnsley Academy last inspected?
Jan 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation 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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