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St Matthew Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About St Matthew Day Care
St Matthew Day Care is a child care center in Havertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 67 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-based
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Three months of age to kindergarten
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Three months of age to kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Class size | Infant Class limited to four students |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Matthew Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St Matthew Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 67 children
- License number
- #CER-00249094
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Transportation 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include an updated health record and a record of child's immunized status. Health record dated 7/17/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
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 the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include consents for minor first aid and emergency medical treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the liability insurance expired 1/1/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times
“During the unannounced visit cert rep observed while walking down the stairs a child crying on the floor in the infant room where there was 1 staff with 4 infants. The staff person was changing another child. The staff person in the Duck's classroom was standing in the doorway of the Duck's classroom with 9 older toddlers and preschoolers while helping with bathroom with another staff person in the hallway called for another staff person to come help. The staff person standing in the doorway went into the infant classroom before the other staff person got into the Duck's classroom leaving the children unsupervised and out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The annual emergency drill was not conducted annually and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.181(c)/3270.182(5) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement was not updated once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written notification of safe routes was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the children in the Lamb classroom washed their hands then sat on the floor before being seated at the table to eat lunch. The children in the Bear classroom did not wash their hands before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency transportation plan did not include staffing provisions and not posted in the lamb and infant classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1-3 and 5 did not include the release persons address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 and 5 did not inlcude the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1, 3-5 did not include the special needs of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 5 did not include the parents work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #2-4 did not include the release persons name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1-5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 fee agreement was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed 2 staff persons surfing on their cell phones in the Bear classroom with 6 preschoolers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first aid kit in the Lamb classroom did not include gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a box used for rodents in the corner on the floor in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection The Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 and 5 did not include the physicians name and address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection the fee agreement did not include the release persons name for child #1-5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact did not include the release persons name, address and telephone number for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1-5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
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 child #1-5 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection the hot water temperature was 117 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection the fee agreement did not include the child arrival and departure times for child #1-5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #1-5 did not include any extra services which could be considered.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
Oct 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the onsite inspection staff persons number 1, and 2 were not able to identify specific children assigned to their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the onsite inspection the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child for emergency and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
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 the inspection of children's files it was determined that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain permission to administer minor first aid, and to seek emergency medical care, These two consents are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection of staff records it was revealed that staff person #3 did not have a completed NSOR {National Sex Offender Registry Clearance}, and staff person #4 did not have a completed disclosure form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St Matthew Day Care
Is St Matthew Day Care licensed?
Yes. St Matthew Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Matthew Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Matthew Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Matthew Day Care care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St Matthew Day Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St Matthew Day Care'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 Matthew Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 449-2620 to ask.
What is St Matthew Day Care's phone number?
(610) 449-2620.
Where is St Matthew Day Care?
Glen Gary Rd And W Chester 200 Glen Gary Drive, Havertown, PA 19083. The nearest other daycare we list is Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.