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Saint Mary's Nursery School

3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 191044.6· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
103
open each week
5 days

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About Saint Mary's Nursery School

Saint Mary's Nursery School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
103 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Saint Mary's Nursery School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
103 children
License number
#CER-00245030
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jul 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the records of children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the records of children #1 and 2 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation or walking excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

  2. Jul 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the medical professional's information, including address; number; signature or professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, the radiator cover in the preschool classroom was not in good repair and the rug in the older toddler classroom was a potential tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

  3. Jul 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a complete copy of FBI history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of FBI history information as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

  4. Jul 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/18/23 the file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include out of state clearances. Staff #1 was missing NJ clearances, staff #2 was missing MD clearances and staff #3 was missing NY clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

  5. Apr 12, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECITON, THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AT THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPERABLE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS ( A FACILITY PERSON AND AN ABLE CHILD SHALL WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING) WERE NOT POSTED AT EACH TOILET, SINK, AND DIAPERING AREA THROUGHOUT THE FACILTIY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WERE MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR INCLUSIVE BATHROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A DIRECTOR WAS NOT PRESENT OR EMPLOYED AT THE FACILITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “ON APRIL12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 (HIRE DATE SEE CODE SHEET) AND # 2 ( HIRE DATE, SEE CODE SHEET) DID NOT INCLUDE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1, # 2, # 3 AND # 4 RECIEVED TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE THREE LUNCH BOXES SITTING ON SHELVES IN THE BUNNIES CLASSROOM WHICH CONTAINED YOGURT THAT WAS NOT BEING REFRIGERATED.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSEPCTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR SHELTER IN PLACE FOR AN EMERGENCY LOCK-DOWN.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

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 Mary's Nursery School

Is Saint Mary's Nursery School licensed?

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

When was Saint Mary's Nursery School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint Mary's Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Mary's Nursery School care for?

103, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Saint Mary's Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Saint Mary's Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint Mary's Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 386-0321 to ask.

What is Saint Mary's Nursery School's phone number?

(215) 386-0321.

Where is Saint Mary's Nursery School?

3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is The Norment School, 0.2 miles away.

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