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About St Matthew School
St Matthew School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 250 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 2 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
- 250 children
Hours
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| Licensed capacity | 250 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for St Matthew School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 250 children
- License number
- #CER-00251022
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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Dec 18, 2025Visit9 rules cited
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection facility person #4 had a foreign degree that needed to be translated and evaluated.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have their child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, and national sex offender registry on file. Facility person # 4 did not have their state police clearance, DHS FBI clearance, on file and their child abuse clearance was for volunteer not employment. At the time of the inspection facility person 2, 3, 4 did not have their Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 3, and 4 did not have their verification of experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their emergency plan reviewed and documented on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of the inspection children 1,2,3,4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have updated emergency contact forms on file in their classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“At the time of inspection, children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have a fee agreement in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have their annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection child# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ,8, 9, and 10 did not have child service reports (CSR) on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2025Visit28 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility person 09 did not have a Mantoux testing or reading results on file at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility persons 01 & 09 did not have a Health Assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection facility did not have their annual written notification to location of facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicle routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted in any of the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection facility did not have emergency contact forms in the classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“At the time of inspection facility classroom were dim and missing light bulbs (classroom PrekA was missing 3 bulbs and classroom Prek3B was missing 1 bulb).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“At the time of inspection facility classroom prek4b ceiling tiles (4) were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection facility's classroom Prek4B's first aid kit 1 (indoor) was missing soap and gloves and kit 2 (outdoor) was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“At the time of inspection facility did not have the method of contacting parents in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection facility person 01 had 3 of 12 hours of training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of inspection facility did not have a method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of inspection facility did not have their emergency plan reviewed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection facility persons 02, 05 and 09 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection facility person 01 did not have fire safety training on file .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility persons 01had expired NSOR DHS FBI Clearance, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 and 09 did not have DHS FBI or NSOR clearances and facility person 04 did not have disclosure on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection facility persons 01, 04, and 09 did not have education or experience, facility persons 02 and 07 did not have experience on file, facility person 03 needs to have their high school diploma translated, facility person 05 transcript is needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection facility person 01 had an incomplete annual evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not have an annual emergency drill conducted or documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not have accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection facility persons 01, 03 and 09 did not have two written non-family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of inspection facility persons 06, 08, and 09 did not have a file at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have their pickup / drop off procedure posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility person 01 did not have Health and Safety update and facility person 09 did not have Health and safety or Health and Safety update on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not send their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to their local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection facility did not have labiality insurance for daycare and aftercare program.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of fire drills being conducted every 30 days (only had dates from 9/17/24-2/25/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of inspection, the gym had an outlet that did not have a safety cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3,4,6,7, and 8 file did not include verification of required annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child #1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child # 1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child #1 ,2, and 3 agreement form did not include fee amount to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child# 1, 2, and 3 agreement form was not signed by the facility operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed the last stall located in the girl's bathroom toilet does not flush.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed the 2 middle sinks located in the boy's bathroom water measured at 118° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3 and 12 files did not include verification of annual evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons #1 through 9 files did not include DHS FBI clearances. Staff persons # 2 file also did not include NSOR clearance. Staff person# 8 file also did not include required out of state New Jersey State criminal history, and child abuse registry clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3,5,7,8,9, and 11 file did not include verification of fire safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons #4 and 10 has not completed the following required pre-service pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about St Matthew School
Is St Matthew School licensed?
Yes. St Matthew School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Matthew School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Matthew School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 School care for?
250, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St Matthew School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St Matthew School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (213) 333-3142 to confirm.
How much does St Matthew School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (213) 333-3142 to ask.
What is St Matthew School's phone number?
(213) 333-3142.
Where is St Matthew School?
3040 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Mayfair Ost, 0.3 miles away.