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Saint Laurence School

8245 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days

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About Saint Laurence School

Saint Laurence School is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 134 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint Laurence School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Saint Laurence School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
134 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251719
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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. Dec 17, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include updated annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection completed on 12/29/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include out of state NJ criminal clearance and sex offender registry check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection completed on 12/17/25 the first aid kit located in the cafeteria area was missing tweezers, gloves, soap and tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify the date of child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/2 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include PCP name, address or telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not include the child's policy number. The emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage or child' policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the emergency contact information and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not updated within 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the health report reviewed for child #2, child #3 and child #4 was not updated within 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include 12 hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 there was no file for staff person #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026

  2. Dec 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for facility person #1 did not contain pediatric first aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not reviewed/updated with 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for facility person #1 (hired see code sheet) did not contain New Jersey out of state clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

  3. Jul 20, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#2).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-no proof of FBI clearance completed under DHS --only PDE which is not acceptable)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “One child's emergency contact information 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: Dec 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Several children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy number information. (#2, #3, #4 and #5)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Children's records did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#3)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

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 Saint Laurence School

Is Saint Laurence School licensed?

Yes. Saint Laurence School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Saint Laurence School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint Laurence School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Saint Laurence School care for?

134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Saint Laurence School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Saint Laurence School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint Laurence School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 789-2670 to ask.

What is Saint Laurence School's phone number?

(610) 789-2670.

Where is Saint Laurence School?

8245 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Leaders Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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