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St Francis De Sales School
- licensed capacity
- 23
- open each week
- 5 days
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About St Francis De Sales School
St Francis De Sales School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 23 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for St Francis De Sales School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 23 children
- License number
- #CER-00249045
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Transportation 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection child #1-4 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the refrigerator temperature was 55 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 and 5 did not include the parents work address, phone number and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child#1 and 5 did not include the information on the child's disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2 and 4 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #5 did not include the release persons address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1, 3-5 file did not include a current health assessment with immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the last fire drill conducted on 11/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed notification to the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there is no Shaken Baby Syndrome policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there is no general liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #4 did not include the release person's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
Jan 17, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(6) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection child #2 and 5 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection a written notification of safe routes was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have the FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed 1 staff person with 17 preschool children in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2-5 did not include the work address and phone number of the parent on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #2 did not include the child admission date on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(5) Date fee to be paid/Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection child #2 and 5 fee agreement plan did not include the date on which the fee is paid. Child #1-5 did not have the release persons name on file whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the renewal inspection the bathroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection there was no policy on shaken baby syndrome on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written notice notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the facilities location was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection child #2 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.27(a)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection there was no emergency plan on file. The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Dec 28, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 12 hours of childcare training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
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
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1,3,5, and 6 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care/ administering of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 had a health assessment completed but did not have a completed health form or TB -Staff # 3 and Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 4's health assessment was dated 12/1/21”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 5's emergency contact did not include release person's address”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 6 emergency contact was missing health insurance and policy number in file -”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3 and 5's emergency contact was missing physician's information address/phone number”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child 1-6 did not have an agreement file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 and Staff # 5 did not have documentation of education and 2 years of childcare experience in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 , a provisional employee did not have receipt in file to show that the staff had applied for State police clearance - Staff # 5 had a volunteer State police and child abuse clearance, FBI clearance dated 6/12/15 and did not have a receipt in file to show that staff applied for NSOR clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 2 did not have documentation of annual firesafety training in file;”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, 2,3 and 5 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have documentation of 2 nonfamily references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
Jan 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During initial inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files - Staff # 1 whose hire date 8/1/20 had completed a health assessment but did not have documentation of a staff health form in file - Staff # 2 whose hire date 9/7/21 had a completed health assessment, but did not have documentation of a health form in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 whose hire date 8/1/2019 did not have documentation of annual 12 clock hours of child care training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During initial inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files, - Staff # 1 whose hire date 8/1/20 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file - Staff # 3 whose hire date 8/1/19 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During initial inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files, The file of facility person #2 hired 9/7/21 does not contain a completed NSOR verification. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, and the disclosure statement required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about St Francis De Sales School
Is St Francis De Sales School licensed?
Yes. St Francis De Sales School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Francis De Sales School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Francis De Sales School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 St Francis De Sales School care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St Francis De Sales School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St Francis De Sales School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Francis De Sales School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 387-1749 to ask.
What is St Francis De Sales School's phone number?
(215) 387-1749.
Where is St Francis De Sales School?
917 S 47th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Village Learning Academy V, 0.2 miles away.