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St Joseph the Worker ECE
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About St Joseph the Worker ECE
St Joseph the Worker ECE is a child care center in Orefield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 98 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Joseph the Worker ECE has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St Joseph the Worker ECE
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 98 children
- License number
- #CER-00247048
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On November 4, 2025 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At that time it was observed in room 254, that a cabinet door was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A couple outlets in the gym were missing protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In room 251, there were several containers of cleaning products on a low shelf in the unlocked closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There were no lidded trash cans in the classrooms for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was not a thermometer placed inside of the refrigerator in room 257.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child #2 did not have an approved physical on file. The physical that was presented was on the department of Ed health assessment form and is not approved for preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label
“During renewal inspection on 11/20/23, it was observed that child #3's Auvi -Q inhaler was not in its original box and did not have a prescription label.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.131(c) Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“Child files were observed on 11/20/23. Child #1 did not have an initial physical on file and has been enrolled at the facility for longer than 60 days. (See LIS code sheet for date of enrollment). Facility was informed that child cannot return until a physical was completed. Child #1's physical is scheduled for 11/22/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
3270.35(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs
“Staff #8, working in the capacity of a group supervisor, did not have the 30 credits in human services or education fields and therefore cannot be qualified to be a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff #1, #3, #4 #5, and #6 and #8 are working in the capacity of group supervisor. They did not have transcripts of their bachelor's or associates degree on file. Staff # 2 and # 9 did not have documentation of experience or their transcripts in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“FBI and NSOR clearances were on file for all staff. However, staff #6 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a submission of receipt on file showing proof of FBI fingerprint clearance (prior to working with children). Staff #6 also did not have receipt or application for NSOR Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility did not have documentation of continuity of operations in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/20/23 during renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was accessible to children in room 250. The sanitizer states keep out of reach of children due to alcohol content.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on 11/20/23, water was tested in rooms 254 and 257 of the facility. Water temperature reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
- Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St Joseph the Worker ECE
Is St Joseph the Worker ECE licensed?
Yes. St Joseph the Worker ECE is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Joseph the Worker ECE last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Joseph the Worker ECE had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 the Worker ECE care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St Joseph the Worker ECE accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Joseph the Worker ECE's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Joseph the Worker ECE cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 395-7400 to ask.
What is St Joseph the Worker ECE's phone number?
(610) 395-7400.
Where is St Joseph the Worker ECE?
1858 Applewood Dr, Orefield, PA 18069. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Orefield Middle School, 1.8 miles away.