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St Joseph School
340 Manor Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00249688 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 113 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, in Room 113, the provider did not have scissors in the first-aid kit.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the door handle to Room 113 was not opening properly and was in poor repair.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Room 114, the Music Room, and the Library were missing, posted, written plan of daily activities for those spaces.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Room 114, Room 116, the Music Room, and the Library were missing, posted, written Emergency Transportation Plans for those spaces.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff persons #2,3,4,5,6 and 7 did not have health assessments in file that were completed within the last 2 years.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment that included tuberculosis screening on file.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-Off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person #1 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(a)/3270.27(d) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the operator did not have the Certificate of Compliance, DHS Regional office contact information, or evidence of instructions provided instructing the parents on how to access the regulations electronically, posted for the parents to view.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person # 6 did not have the required annual 12 clock hours of child care training complete.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/24, staff person #1 had 15 young toddlers while she was alone, putting her out of ratio.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/24, child #1 emergency contact information did not have health insurance coverage or policy number listed.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider gave an insurance declaration page for the liability insurance, and it was expired as of 8/1/23.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3, 4, and 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 3, 4, and 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff employed more than 45 days were missing the following: 1. Staff person #3 - National Sex Offender Registry Certificate and Mandated Reporter Training. 2. Staff person #4 - State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry Certificate and Mandated Reporter Training. 3. Staff person #5 - State Police Clearance, and FBI Clearance.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the staff in all classrooms did not have assigned responsibility for specific children. In each room the staff would indicate that they were responsible for all children while the additional staff had no assigned children. Each room had a minimum of 16 children who were Preschool age making ratio 1 staff to every 10 children.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have agreements that included all the required items from Form CY 321 12/99.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information for the children enrolled that included all items from Form CY 867 10/22.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space for the children receiving care at that time.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have a Transportation Plan posted in each classroom that addressed the procedure for who will go with a child in the event the child has to be taken to emergency care, the means of transportation, and who will remain with the other children in care.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have health assessment or TB testing on file. These staff are not permitted to work in the facility until these are complete.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(a)/3270.171(b) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.
During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off posting indicating determined safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes. The provider did not have verification that the appropriate municipality/traffic safety authority was notified, annually, of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not provide the Continuity of Care in the Emergency Plan.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative review Staff # 1 and Staff #2 file, and there was no emergency plan training conducted at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During in initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed staff #2 file, and did not provide a current criminal history clearance, child abuse registry clearance,and disclosure statement.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and noticed the handwashing sign did not indicate before toileting and after meals. (Corrected on Site)
Corrected by May 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file, and it did not provide a tuberculin skin test result.
Corrected by May 23, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 20, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 9/20/24, staff person #1 had 15 young toddlers while she was alone, putting her out of ratio.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 15, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider gave an insurance declaration page for the liability insurance, and it was expired as of 8/1/23.” — what has changed since then?
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