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Sacred Hearts Preschool

160 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia, PA 191194.7· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
21
open each week
5 days

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About Sacred Hearts Preschool

Sacred Hearts Preschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages of 3 to 5
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
21 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges of 3 to 5
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic (Sisters, Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts))
StaffSisters serve as director, head teacher and teachers; completed all requirements prescribed for Early Childhood Education
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Sacred Hearts Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
21 children
License number
#CER-00251273
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(5) Date fee to be paid/Designated release persons

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, the agreement form for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid and did not specify the persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026

  2. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 10, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “At time of unannounced inspection on 9/10/24, it was acknowledged by staff person #1 and #2 that on 9/5/24 child #1 eloped through an open gate on the playground while the class was outside. Staff person #1 and individual #2 were supervising the children outside and did not notice child #1 elope through the playground gate. Child #1 was missing from the facility and unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time and was found by a pedestrian on the sidewalk and then returned to facility by the police.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “At time of unannounced inspection on 9/10/24, it was acknowledged by staff person #2 that Individual #2 worked at the facility as a substitute staff person on 9/5/24 and 9/6/24 and did not have a file onsite with any of the requirements under 3270.191 (1-5) to meet the requirements of a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “At time of unannounced inspection on 9/10/24, it was acknowledged by staff person #1 and #2 that on 9/5/24 child #1 eloped through an open gate on the playground while the class was outside. Staff person #1 and individual #2 were supervising the children outside and did not notice child #1 elope through the playground gate. Child #1 was missing from the facility and unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time and was found by a pedestrian on the sidewalk and then returned to facility by the police.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “At time of unannounced inspection on 9/10/24, it was acknowledged by staff person #1 and #2 that on 9/5/24 child #1 eloped through an open gate on the playground while the class was outside. Staff person #1 and individual #2 were supervising the children outside and did not notice child #1 elope through the playground gate. Child #1 was missing from the facility and unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time and was found by a pedestrian on the sidewalk and then returned to facility by the police.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

  5. Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility had not developed a policy regarding recognizing and responding to shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, child maltreatment, and strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include the procedures for lockdown or for how the facility will accommodate non-walkers or children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

  6. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Sacred Hearts Preschool

Is Sacred Hearts Preschool licensed?

Yes. Sacred Hearts Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sacred Hearts Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sacred Hearts Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Sacred Hearts Preschool care for?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Sacred Hearts Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sacred Hearts Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sacred Hearts Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 843-2266 to ask.

What is Sacred Hearts Preschool's phone number?

(215) 843-2266.

Where is Sacred Hearts Preschool?

160 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn Educate Nurture, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).