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Holy Cross School
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About Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School is a child care center in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Holy Cross School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 63 children
- License number
- #CER-00255018
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 55 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Records and paperwork 12
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Background checks 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 2-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the toys in the Aftercare room were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 2-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room to the left was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 2-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space needed more loose-fill around the embedded equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 2-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma) and Child Maltreatment policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 2-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“On 2-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's parent handbook did not mention a change of clothing or the supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 3-10-2025, a fraudulent certificate of completion of the Health and Safety training (Part 1 and Part 2) was submitted to the regional office for staff person #2. Trainings were dated 4-4-2023 for Part 1 and 4-6-2023 for Part 2. Staff person #2, when interviewed, acknowledged that they did not take the Health and Safety training in 2023. Staff person #2 stated that they did not submit the fraudulent documents to their employer. Staff person #3 acknowledged the documents were obtained from the previous principal's USB files.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 3-13-2025, the file of staff person #1 did not include the following clearances: DHS FBI or NSOR. The files of staff persons #2 and #4 did not include a Mandated reporter training. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 2-26-2025.”
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 3-13-2025, the file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include a health assessment. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 2-26-2025.”
Feb 26, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the toy kitchen in the Pre-K room to the left had a broken faucet with sharp corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the ceiling in the Aftercare Room had damaged plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room to the right, was placed on the 3rd shelf from the bottom which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #4 did not include Mantoux test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include a health assessment.”
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the trash cans in both Pre-K classrooms were not lidded and contained tissues/napkins and disinfectant wipes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include the following clearances: Criminal (State police), Child abuse, DHS FBI or NSOR. The file of staff person #2 did not include an NSOR clearance. The file of staff person #3 did not include a DHS FBI clearance. The file of staff person #4 did not include a Criminal (State police) clearance.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #4 did not include a Mandated reporter training.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include a Health and Safety training.”
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 2-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include information on disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have tuberculosis screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff person #2 did not have the 10 hours Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1 did not have an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024Inspection30 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 and #10 did not have health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have 12 hours of annual PD in files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility had not sent a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #4 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #8, and #10 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #8, and #10 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #8, and #10 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, child #3 did not have an updated financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility did not have pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #3 and #4 did not have tuberculosis screening on file.”
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #3 and #4 did not have health assessments on file.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #8 did not include the release persons name. The emergency contact forms of children#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #8 and #10 did not include the release persons address. The emergency contact forms of child #8 did not include the release persons telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #8 and #10 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #8 and #10 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #8 and #10 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2, #3, #7 and #8 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not have release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 #8, #9, and #10 did not have agreement forms. Child #3's agreement form was not signed by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, Room #13 did not have a daily schedule/daily activities posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk and cubbies in Room 12. Room 13 had hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the CARES program room did not have protective receptacle covers in the extension cord by the door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #2 and #4 did not have staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #3 and #4 did not have State police, Child abuse or FBI clearances. Staff persons #2, #3 and #4 did not have NSOR clearances. Staff persons #2, #3 and #4 did not have Disclosure statements.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have an updated Mandated reporter training. Staff persons #3 and #4 did not have a Mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #3 and #4 did not have the Health and Safety training.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have fire safety training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have updated Pediatric first-aid/CPR trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had 2 separate dates, neither of which was updated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“On 3-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
Mar 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency that did not identify the duties of each staff person during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency. Staff #1 & 2 did not have the health and safety update training completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a completed health assessment with TB results on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility has an outdoor play space with embedded swings that had a wood chip protective surface that did not have a depth of 9 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance and a National Sex Offender registry (NSOR). There was also no verification that fingerprinting had been conducted or that the NSOR was requested.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Holy Cross School
Is Holy Cross School licensed?
Yes. Holy Cross School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Holy Cross School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Holy Cross School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 44 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Holy Cross School care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Holy Cross School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Holy Cross School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 626-1709 to confirm.
How much does Holy Cross School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 626-1709 to ask.
What is Holy Cross School's phone number?
(610) 626-1709.
Where is Holy Cross School?
651 E Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA 19064. The nearest other daycare we list is The Y S Cool Kids Club at Westbrook Park, 0.2 miles away.