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St Matthews Nursery School

919 Tennis Ave, Ambler, PA 190025.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
71
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$255

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About St Matthews Nursery School

St Matthews Nursery School is a child care center in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 71 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $255 to $686.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
71 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (St. Matthew's Episcopal Church)
EnrichmentOptional enrichment classes (e.g. Kids in Motion)
Class size2 ½-Year-Old Class of up to eight children
Discounts20% discount applied to the tuition payment of the second child
Licensed capacity71 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Matthews Nursery School lists monthly tuition from $255 to $686.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 ½-Year-Old Class, 2 Days/Week, Tues & Thurs, 9AM-11:30AM$255
2 ½-Year-Old Class, 3 Days/Week, Mon, Wed & Fri, 9AM-11:30AM$333
Pre-Kindergarten Class, 4 Days/Week, Mon – Thurs, 9AM-11:30AM$385
Pre-Kindergarten Class, 5 Days/Week, Mon – Fri, 9AM-11:30AM$428
Pre-Kindergarten Class, Mon – Fri, 9AM-3PM$686
Pre-Kindergarten Class, Mon – Thurs, 9AM-3PM$626
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Lunch Bunch 11:30AM-1PM$14
Lunch Bunch 11:30AM-2PM$18
Lunch Bunch 11:30AM-3PM$20
Lunch Bunch 11:30AM-12:30PM$10
registration fee, existing/Alumni/Church Family$50
non-refundable registration fee, new family$75
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for St Matthews Nursery School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
71 children
License number
#CER-00255417
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The admissions form for facility child #2 did not have the child's health insurance number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “The emergency contact information in the file for facility children #1-#3 did not have signed permission for minor first aid and emergency medical care at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

  3. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information in the file for facility child #4, did not have signed permission for emergency medical or minor first-aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact information in the files for children #1-#7; was not undated within six-months; as required by regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

  4. Nov 7, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility emergency plan did not have written statement for how special accommodations for the infants, toddlers and children with special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the inspection on 11/7/23, there were no signs at the sinks used by staff/children stating when hands must be washed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, there was a large shelf which was not stable when touched that could pose a hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “Under the sinks in the facility classrooms there was a heat unit that was accessible to the children at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “When tested at the time of inspection, the water was 123 degrees at the sinks used by facility children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

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 Matthews Nursery School

Is St Matthews Nursery School licensed?

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

When was St Matthews Nursery School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Matthews Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Matthews Nursery School care for?

71, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does St Matthews Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are St Matthews Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Matthews Nursery School cost?

Monthly tuition from $255 to $686, as it lists it.

What is St Matthews Nursery School's phone number?

(215) 646-4466.

Where is St Matthews Nursery School?

919 Tennis Ave, Ambler, PA 19002. The nearest other daycare we list is Zipporah S Abramson Pre School, 0.6 miles away.

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