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Saints Philip and James School Pre-School
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About Saints Philip and James School Pre-School
Saints Philip and James School Pre-School is a child care center in Exton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 91 children.
It describes its programs: pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-K
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 91 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 363-6530 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Up to a $1,000 tuition reduction grant each year (TuitionCare) |
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Saints Philip and James School Pre-School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 91 children
- License number
- #CER-00248377
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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Oct 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #2 did not include a physical or TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff #1 did not include the required health and safety trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 is missing an fbi clearance and the file for staff #4 has a nsor certificate with no date. The files for staff #1, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for staff #4 did not have a verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification letter that was sent to the local traffic authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #2 does not have an initial health report and immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file. Provider will ensure that the emergency plan is submitted to the office of emergency management by reviewing files biannually to ensure compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or relocation and did not include the address for staff and children to relocate to.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 didn't have an address or phone number for the release person on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child#3 and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the agreement forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't include release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files for staff #1 did not include employment verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 is missing an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
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, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include pqas certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
- Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, staff person #1 did not have tuberculosis testing completed and in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, child #1 did not have complete emergency contact information in the childcare space during care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information that referenced all the required information on OCDEL form CY867.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, the provider did not have agreements that referenced the required information on OCDEL form CY321.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have mandated reporter training completed within the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
Jun 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“On 6/6/2022 observed that emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“On 6/6/2022 observed emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 6/6/2022 observed Pre- K 3 & 4 and Cares classroom were missing scissors from first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 6/6/2022 Fire Exit hallway outside of the Pre-K 4 classroom that's connected to the back entrance of the kindergarten classroom were not accessible. The area was restricted from exiting and could not be accessed in case of an emergency. The area contained bins and children's play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“On 6/6/2022 observed Staff # 1 did not include a copy of FBI, National Sex Offender Registry, and disclosure statement in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information are required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“On 6/6/2022 observed Pre- K 3 & 4 and Cares 3 & 4 classrooms were missing evacuation routes posted in each classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 6/6/2022 observed emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Saints Philip and James School Pre-School
Is Saints Philip and James School Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Saints Philip and James School Pre-School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Saints Philip and James School Pre-School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Saints Philip and James School Pre-School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Saints Philip and James School Pre-School care for?
91, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Saints Philip and James School Pre-School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Saints Philip and James School Pre-School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 363-6530 to confirm.
How much does Saints Philip and James School Pre-School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 363-6530 to ask.
What is Saints Philip and James School Pre-School's phone number?
(610) 363-6530.
Where is Saints Philip and James School Pre-School?
721 E Lincoln Hwy, Exton, PA 19341. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.7 miles away.