Beth Sholom Preschool
Beth Sholom Preschool is a certified child care center in Elkins Park, PA, with capacity for 244 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 7 complaint investigations. The state cited 28 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 7 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 8 centers in Elkins Park and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 dragged child #1 during a transition.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 grabbed a child out of line during a transition.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 used harsh demeaning language in front of a child.
At the time of the unannounced inspection on 5/20/26, it was found that the co-staff did not report incident that occurred on 5/11/26 to program director.
At the time of the unannounced inspection on 5/20/26, it was found that on 5/11/26 staff #1 was seen grabbing child #1 by the arm.
At the time of the unannounced inspection on 5/20/26, it was found that on 5/11/26 staff #1 sat a child away from the children during lunchtime.
At the time of the unannounced inspection on 5/20/26, it was found that on 5/11/26, staff #1 screamed at the child during lunchtime.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that on March 6, 2025, child #1 and #2 were left unattended in the hall for about 30 seconds at the exit door by staff #1 and #2 during a transition to the outside play area. The staff did not alert director or security for a full 30 minutes.
At the time of the renewal inspection, it was found that staff #1 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1 and #2 did not have proof of fire safety training.
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At the time of the renewal inspection, all children were missing updated emergency contact forms and agreements.
At the time of the complaint investigation on 11/18/24, it was found that the staff person #1 picked up a child inappropriately on 11/7/24.
At the time of the complaint inspection, Staff #1 was observed inappropriately supervising Child #1 by picking her up and putting her down forcibly on a chair and dragging her across the floor.
At the time of the complaint investigation, it was found that staff #1 has used harsh language towards child #1 by yelling aggressively at child.
At the time of the complaint inspection, it was found that on 8/5/24 staff #2 was working with staff #1 and was observed alone with 10 preschool children. Staff #2 is not qualified to work as an assistant group supervisor.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have a current PA State Police Clearance, staff 8 did not have a current NSOR certificate, and staff #10 did not have a current DHS FBI.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 7, 8, 10, and 15 did not have proof of emergency plan training.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 did not provide proof of Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 did not provide proof of a required qualification level specified by the state regulations.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 8, and staff 15 did not provide proof of a high school diploma and two years experience with children.
At the time of the renewal inspection all staff employed at the facility for more than one year did not provide proof of 12 hours of childcare training.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 had taped a child's diaper so that the child would not be able to reach inside the diaper.
On the day observing the files Staff#2, Staff#4 and Staff#5 do not have the updated 1-hour health and safety in the file.
On the day observing the files Staff#1 is missing 3 clock hours of annual childcare training hours. Staff#3 is missing 12 hours of child care training hours.
On the day observing the files Staff# 3 hired over 90 days did not have proof of Pediatric CPR and First Aid training in the file.
Observing the files Staff#3 hired over 90 days do not have the Health and Safety Training in the file.
On the day observing the files for Child#1, Child#2 Child#3 and Child#4 which is missing the start date on the agreement form.
OBSERVING THE PAPAERWORK FOR THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATIONS 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.73 | $38.98 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $81.52 | $33.72 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.80 | $31.32 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.19 | $29.88 |
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 Beth Sholom Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Aug 20, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 dragged child #1 during a transition.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Beth Sholom Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists 7 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Beth Sholom Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 24, 2025. 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 Beth Sholom Preschool compare with other daycares in Elkins Park?
It is #8 of 8 centers in Elkins Park by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Beth Sholom Preschool last inspected?
Mar 12, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Beth Sholom Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.73 for infant, $81.52 for young toddler, $75.80 for older toddler, $72.19 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Beth Sholom Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Beth Sholom Congregation.
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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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