Butler-based nonprofit Lifesteps has achieved Keystone STAR 4 status in each of its five early care and education locations in Armstrong, Beaver and Butler counties.

Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s system to assess, improve and communicate the quality of early learning programs, with a STAR 4 level demonstrating high performance in the areas of learning environment, staff education and professional development, family and community partnerships, as well as leadership and management.

Lifesteps’ child care and preschool programs offer a variety of enrollment options, including full-time and part-time child care, as well as half-day and full-day preschool options.