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Precious Life Ministries
- licensed capacity
- 71
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Precious Life Ministries
Precious Life Ministries is a child care center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 71 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered), Play-based |
| Staff | 50+ years combined experience; 12 hours of training per year |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Contactless check-in through Procare |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Discounts for multiple students |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| More | Founded In business since 1997 (29 years of ministry) |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Precious Life Ministries
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255570
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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Mar 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 3/27/26 the baseboard heater cover in the bathroom on the main level was damaged and missing tiles were observed at the top of the stairs and landing from the main floor to basement level.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 3/27/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 3/27/26 the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
Apr 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 3/4/25 missing ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles with water damage were observed in the second-floor main classroom area. Heater guards with areas of rust were observed in the large muscle playroom and off of the main stair care in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A review of the fire alarm test log reveal that a fire alarm test was not logged for August 2024 or February 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/25 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
Apr 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 damaged plaster and paint was observed in the girl's and boys basement level bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the operator did not have a written policy to address the recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma strategies for coping with a crying fussing or distraught children and the prevention d identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the following areas were observed: 1. The basement level boy's bathroom had a broken drain cover on the floor 2. Areas throughout the facility had damaged baseboard heater guards rust on the heater guards in the child's bathroom. 3. The basement level girl's bathroom had missing floor tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the fire alarms were sounded and were working - however the fire inspection report listed a beam detector was not working properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the operator had not mailed the emergency plan to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced inspection on 1/9/24 the doors to the kitchen off of the large muscle place were unlocked. The kitchen contains a commercial stove. A door to a storge room located off of the large muscle place was observed unlocked.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Dec 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection on 1/9/2024 the several pillars in the large muscle play space had areas where the baseboard was missing at the bottom of the pillars leaving a protruding edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Mar 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“27(a)(5)- During a renewal inspection on 03/27/2023, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and chronic medical illness.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
Apr 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation route to the offsite location.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the director provided a fire inspection from the Norristown Fire Department dated 04/13/2022 showing deficiencies.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2022
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the files for children #1, #2 and #3 contained an Influenza vaccination dated more than one year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the baseboards against the far left wall in Gross Motor Play area in the basement were missing, causing the wood paneling to peel off the wall and start to chip.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Life Ministries
Is Precious Life Ministries licensed?
Yes. Precious Life Ministries is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Precious Life Ministries last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Life Ministries had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Precious Life Ministries care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Precious Life Ministries accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Life Ministries' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Precious Life Ministries cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 279-9280 to ask.
What is Precious Life Ministries' phone number?
(610) 279-9280.
Where is Precious Life Ministries?
3 E Marshall St, Norristown, PA 19401. The nearest other daycare we list is More Love Academy, 0.1 miles away.