Gesu School
Gesu School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 31 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 31). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, Cert Rep observed PA Department of Education FBI clearances in the files of staff persons #1-#2. Cert Rep also did not observe the NSOR in the files of staff persons #1-#2.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, Cert Rep did not observe the required ratios in the young school age classroom, as two staff were observed supervising a group size of 33 children.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, Cert Rep did not observe the young or older school age children wash their hands before snack.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, Cert Rep did not observe the requested staff files made accessible by the director.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #2-#6.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services specified on the agreement forms in the files of child #1-6.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe signed parental consent for swimming and wading in the file of child #2.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not address lockdown.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 2 was missing shot records
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the evacuation plan posted and was unable to view it at the time of the renewal inspection.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the shaken baby abusive head trauma child maltreatment policy the policy did not address child maltreat and that section needed to be added to the plan.
During the renewal inspection he certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the 1-hour update in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1, #2, #3 #4 and #5 were missing employment verification documents in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative view the staff files, staff #1 criminal stated results still pending, there was no criminal record in the file for staff #2 and #3 in the file. Staff #2 and #3 were both missing the child abuse clearance in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 and #3 were both missing the NSOR clearance in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 2 and #3 were both missing the FBI clearance in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan, the plans for continuity of care needs to be added to the plan.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the method to contact parents needs to be included in the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff # 1 is missing the 1-hour update training in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file children #1 and #5 were both missing the physician phone # on the emergency contact form this area was left blank.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, staff persons 1 and 2 do not have signed disclosure statements in their files. Staff person #1 does not have proof of completed Mandated reporter training in their file.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, the emergency plan did not have plans in place to notify the parents when an emergency situation arises or to notify parents when the emergency has ended.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, staff persons 1, 2 and 3 do not have documentation in their files showing the date they received emergency plan training.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, the Pre-k room was without a protective receptacle. The gymnasium has 16 outlets without protective receptacles.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, the janitors closet near the cafeteria accessible to children is unlocked housing a cart of toxics. There is a fire extinguisher on the floor inside the cafeteria child care space near the kitchen along with a bottle of Dawn dish detergent both accessible to children presenting a hazard. There are cardboard boxes on the floor in the cafeteria and a large trash can without a lid filled with trash. There is a can of paint, "All Surface Enamel" in the 1st and 2nd graders classroom. In the Pre-K room the open closet has toxics such as Lysol, Clorox and hand sanitizer. There is hand sanitizer within reach of children in the gymnasium. On the outdoor play space, there is trash including an empty can, a water bottle, an empty chip bag, a small perfume spray plastic bottle, and an empty clear plastic bag on the steps leading out to the play space.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, the boys and girls rooms did not have signs posted at each toilet or sink stating, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, the emergency plan does not include accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, there is no written document notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. There is no written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, there is no group supervisor among staff persons for the first group of 45 enrolled children.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, staff person #5, who is reported to be a volunteer, does not have an individual record.
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, staff person #4 does not have the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis in their file.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $26.00 | $15.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Gesu School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 25, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, Cert Rep observed PA Department of Education FBI clearances in the files of staff persons #1-#2. Cert Rep also did not observe the NSOR in the files of staff persons #1-#2.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gesu School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gesu School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Gesu School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 29, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Gesu School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gesu School last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gesu School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $26.00 for preschool, $15.00 for young school-age, $15.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Gesu School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Gesu School INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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