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St Joseph School

1027 Ferry St, Danville, PA 17821
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days

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About St Joseph School

St Joseph School is a child care center in Danville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 118 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity118 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St Joseph School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St Joseph School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
118 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245612
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/12/24 and did not renew the pediatric first aid/CPR training until 5/15/24, staff #3 had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/13/24 and did not renew until 5/15/24, staff #4 had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/16/24 and did not renew until 5/15/24, and staff #6 had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/12/24 and did not renew until 5/16/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1through staff #6 had fire safety training on 8/16/24 and all completed an unapproved fire safety training on 8/18/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the child files and found that child file #1 was missing the required home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/5/18 and the most recent being dated for 8/8/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

  3. Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection that occurred on 8/27/24 the inspector reviewed files for staff #1, #2, and #6 and found that all had gone over every 24 months on the required health assessment updates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection that occurred on 8/27/24 the inspector reviewed files for staff #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 and found that all had pediatric first aid and CPR that expired in April of 2024 and did not obtain updated pediatric first aid and CPR until May.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

  4. Aug 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff # 1 did not have an NSOR clearance in their file and did not apply for the DHS FBI clearance prior to working in child care. Staff # 1 was working at the facility on the day of this inspection. Staff # 2 did not have in their file documentation that they applied for the DHS FBI clearance or the NSOR clearance prior to working at the facility. \ Staff # 1 and Staff # 1 were not hired correctly per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

  5. Oct 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was completed. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff # 1 was hired using a volunteer state police clearance dated 9/6/19. Staff # 1 did not apply for the appropriate state police clearance until 11/3/22. Staff # 1 worked with children before obtaining the appropriate state police clearance. Staff # 2 was hired as a provisional hire. As of the date of this inspection, Staff # 2 has not obtained the NSOR clearance. Staff # 2 was working in a child care role at the facility past their 45-day provisional hire period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022

  6. Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 St Joseph School

Is St Joseph School licensed?

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

When was St Joseph School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Joseph School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Joseph School care for?

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

Does St Joseph School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Joseph School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Joseph School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 275-2435 to ask.

What is St Joseph School's phone number?

(570) 275-2435.

Where is St Joseph School?

1027 Ferry St, Danville, PA 17821. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Tree Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

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