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Douglassville, PA 19518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 135
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center
St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center is a child care center in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old through 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian values (St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church)) |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum (Teaching Strategies) |
| Daily life | Potty training: Child led milestone; caregivers encourage and provide support |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 2000 |
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243851
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the multipurpose room where children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Child #1 was being cared for in Room 1 and the emergency contact information was not present in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint throughout the multipurpose room where children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the multipurpose room where children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The FBI clearance for staff #1 was dated 5/14/26 which was more than 45 days after the start date of staff #1 (see code sheet for start date). There was no FBI clearance on file for staff #3 who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date). The NSOR for staff #7 was dated 3/6/25, which is after the start date for staff #7 (see code sheet for start date). The incorrect form of the disclosure statement was used for staff #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent written evaluation for staff #2 was dated 5/30/25, a period of greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
Mar 26, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There were gaps greater than 30 days between fire alarm tests. The alarm was tested 10/15/25 and next on 11/18/25; and 12/8/25 and next on 1/30/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/26/26, staff #1 was in the classroom alone with 13 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Mar 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There were gaps greater than 30 days between fire alarm tests. The alarm was tested 10/15/25 and next on 11/18/25; and 12/8/25 and next on 1/30/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/26/26, staff #1 was in the classroom alone with 13 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Aug 4, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR from acceptable curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 had a PSP clearance dated 3/2/2025 and an NSOR clearance dated 3/6/2025. Both clearances were obtained after Staff Person #3's start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 is listed as an AGS; however, does not have acceptable high school diploma or equivalency on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, gloves were missing from the first-aid kit in the school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, date of admission was missing from the fee agreements of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, emergency contact form for Child #1 was not present in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, staff files were reviewed. Initial health assessment/TB test on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 2/16/2025, which was after Staff Person #1's start date at the facility. Initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 is dated 5/21/2025, which was after Staff Person #4's start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet for staff persons' start dates).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the refrigerator in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, signed parental consent was missing from the emergency contact form of Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, staff files were reviewed. Certificate for pediatric first-aid/CPR on file for Staff Person #3 is dated 7/31/2025, which was more than 90 days after hire date (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Fire detection testing log reflected that the smoke alarms were tested over 30-day requirement on the following occasions 11/14/2024-12/23/2024, 12/23/2024-1/30/2025, 3/6/2025-4/14/2025, 4/14/2025-5/27/2025, 6/6/2025-7/7/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/4/2025-8/5/2025. During that time, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work telephone numbers. Child #5: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' full addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Incident investigation conducted on 7/1/2025 verified that an incident that occurred on 6/17/2025 resulting in a child going to the emergency room was not reported to Northeast Regional OCDEL office until 6/21/2025, when it was electronically submitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/7/2024, bingo dabbers labeled "keep out of reach of children" were in a cabinet in the Pre-K room that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/7/2024, thermometer in the refrigerator in the Pre-K room was broken and there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/7/2024, director reported that annual emergency drill was conducted in July 2024; however, there was no documentation of drill on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/7/2024, file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references. File for staff person #2 contained one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Oct 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of 10/2/23 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or an exemption letter on file for child #1 (see code sheet for hire date). Child #1 must be removed from care until documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/2/23, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/2/23, the parent letter regarding the emergency plan did not include information about lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
Mar 22, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 4/4/23 during an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm test log showed that an alarm test was done in November and again in January, a gap of more than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/21/23, staff #1 and #2 left a child in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes when they went outside to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/21/23, staff #1 and #2 left a child in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes when they went outside to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/21/23, staff #1 and #2 left a child in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes when they went outside to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
Mar 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 4/4/23 during an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm test log showed that an alarm test was done in November and again in January, a gap of more than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/21/23, staff #1 and #2 left a child in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes when they went outside to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/21/23, staff #1 and #2 left a child in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes when they went outside to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/21/23, staff #1 and #2 left a child in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes when they went outside to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
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Oct 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 10/12/22, Staff person #1 had not completed an approved version of the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. The training was previously taken as a 6 hour training on 8/13/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 10/12/22, there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the School Age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 10/12/22, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/12/22, the operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 10/12/22, Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed an approved version of the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
Oct 14, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 10/14/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 10/14/21 during the renewal inspection, there was a damaged/stained ceiling tile and a ceiling vent that was dirty in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 10/14/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 (start date 8/17/21) did not have documentation of clearances from states she has lived in the previous 5 years. Staff #2 (start date 5/15/18) did not have clearances from CT where she lived in the previous 5 years. Staff #1 and #2 must be removed from care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2021
3270.133(5) Original label
“On 10/14/21 during the renewal inspection, the Zyrtec for child #3 expired on 9/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“On 10/14/21 during the renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine on file for child #1 was dated 10/31/19. There was no documentation of influenza vaccine for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center
Is St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center licensed?
Yes. St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 385-1933 to ask.
What is St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 385-1933.
Where is St Gabriels Good Shepherd Learning Center?
1188 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA 19518. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Centers, 0.3 miles away.