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St Joseph School
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About St Joseph School
St Joseph School is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
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- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
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Programs
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| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
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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
- 113 children
- License number
- #CER-00249688
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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 13, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Room 114, Room 116, the Music Room, and the Library were missing, posted, written Emergency Transportation Plans for those spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Room 114, the Music Room, and the Library were missing, posted, written plan of daily activities for those spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the door handle to Room 113 was not opening properly and was in poor repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, in Room 113, the provider did not have scissors in the first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-Off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person #1 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.25(a)/3270.27(d) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the operator did not have the Certificate of Compliance, DHS Regional office contact information, or evidence of instructions provided instructing the parents on how to access the regulations electronically, posted for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person # 6 did not have the required annual 12 clock hours of child care training complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment that included tuberculosis screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff persons #2,3,4,5,6 and 7 did not have health assessments in file that were completed within the last 2 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Sep 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/20/24, child #1 emergency contact information did not have health insurance coverage or policy number listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 9/20/24, staff person #1 had 15 young toddlers while she was alone, putting her out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have agreements that included all the required items from Form CY 321 12/99.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information for the children enrolled that included all items from Form CY 867 10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider gave an insurance declaration page for the liability insurance, and it was expired as of 8/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.171(a)/3270.171(b) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off posting indicating determined safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes. The provider did not have verification that the appropriate municipality/traffic safety authority was notified, annually, of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space for the children receiving care at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have a Transportation Plan posted in each classroom that addressed the procedure for who will go with a child in the event the child has to be taken to emergency care, the means of transportation, and who will remain with the other children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have health assessment or TB testing on file. These staff are not permitted to work in the facility until these are complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff employed more than 45 days were missing the following: 1. Staff person #3 - National Sex Offender Registry Certificate and Mandated Reporter Training. 2. Staff person #4 - State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry Certificate and Mandated Reporter Training. 3. Staff person #5 - State Police Clearance, and FBI Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the staff in all classrooms did not have assigned responsibility for specific children. In each room the staff would indicate that they were responsible for all children while the additional staff had no assigned children. Each room had a minimum of 16 children who were Preschool age making ratio 1 staff to every 10 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
May 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative review Staff # 1 and Staff #2 file, and there was no emergency plan training conducted at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During in initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed staff #2 file, and did not provide a current criminal history clearance, child abuse registry clearance,and disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and noticed the handwashing sign did not indicate before toileting and after meals. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file, and it did not provide a tuberculin skin test result.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not provide the Continuity of Care in the Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
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FAQ
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 November 13, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Joseph School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St Joseph School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St Joseph School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 269-8999 to confirm.
How much does St Joseph School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 269-8999 to ask.
What is St Joseph School's phone number?
(610) 269-8999.
Where is St Joseph School?
340 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is Step by Step Montessori LCC, 0.4 miles away.