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Gesu School

1700 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Mar 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Feb 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10
Emergency preparedness 7
Background checks 5
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Staff ratios 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Letter of separation will be given, and the volunteers will be removed from their roles and not work in a childcare role until all clearances are received.”
Core safety Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Director will move additional staff in the classrooms to come into compliance with the ratios.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Director will work with staff to implement hand-washing procedures before snack.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/26, Cert Rep did not observe the requested staff files made accessible by the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provide access to all staff files to cert rep for inspection.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Service reports will be completed for all children.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Will write N/A because no extra services are provided at the time.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Director will review children files, and make sure all consents are signed by a parent.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not address lockdown.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “The provider will include Lockdown procedures to the emergency plan and submit a copy of the correction to the certification representative.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 2 was missing shot records
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for a copy their child shot records to be included in the file.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “The provider will submit a picture of the evacuation plan posted.”
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Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “The provider will add how to identify child maltreatment to the shaken baby policy and submit a copy to the certification representative with the correction made to the shaken baby policy.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection he certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the 1-hour update in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The provider will provide a copy staff #1 1-hour update training or staff #1 will have to take the required the part 1 and part two training health and safety trainings and include the certificate in the file and take a picture and provide a copy of the certificate in the file.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “The provider and staff will complete the employment verification form and include it in ach staff file.”
Core safety Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2024): “The provider will obtain a copy of the staff 1, #2 and #3 criminal record results.”
Core safety Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 and #3 were both missing the NSOR clearance in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2024): “The provider will request for staff #2 and #3 to provide a copy of their NSOR clearance.”
Core safety Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 2 and #3 were both missing the FBI clearance in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2024): “The provider will request for staff # 2 and # 3 to provide a copy of their FBI results to be placed in the file.”
Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2024): “The provider will update and include the plan for continuity of care to the emergency plan and review it with the staff.”
Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the method to contact parents needs to be included in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The provider will add the methods on how the parents will be notified to the emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff # 1 is missing the 1-hour update training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The provider will request staff # 1 to provide a copy of the 1-hour update training certificate to be added to the file.”
Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The provider will request for the parents of the children to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Core safety Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct this violation staff members #1 and #2 have signed up to date disclosure statements. Staff member 1 has completed a new mandated reported with certification,”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct this violation The Emergency Plan states how parent's will be contacted in the event of an emergency. Parents will be contacted through Option C. This system will send an Email, Text, and Voice Mail Message. Parents can also listen to KYW, Local TV Stations and connect to the School's…”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct this violation each staff member's file will have their current Fire Safety Training and Emergency Preparedness Certificate, also the formal letter from the PQUAS Certified Fire Safety Consultant and the Sign in Sheet of Attendees. The documents will clearly state that the training…”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct this violation all the receptacles are currently covered in the Pre-K room and the gym.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct these violations we covered all the missing receptacles in the classrooms and gym. I also addressed the Facility Manager concerning the trash, boxes, fire extinguisher, janitor's closet, the cart with toxin, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, restrooms, and dawn dish liquid, and janitor's…”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To make this correction I replaced the signs that are not in compliance and replace with the appropriate signs. The current signs display hand washing instructions that includes when to wash, and how to wash your hands.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct this violation a revised Emergency Plan has been posted on the Parent Information Board. The plan includes emergencies such as Lock Down, Shelter In Place, Emergency Evacuation Relocation Site, Weather, and Threats. In case of evacuation the address of our relocation site is clear. If we…”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct this violation we are currently reaching out to the Local Traffic, Safety Authorities to bring this violation into compliance. In this process we will address and evaluate our programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the school building. Posting will be place as directed in…”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
46 or more children- additional group sups 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(e)
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, there is no group supervisor among staff persons for the first group of 45 enrolled children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To correct this Violation I recently moved the most qualified Staff member into this position.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During a renewal inspection on 2/24/22, staff person #5, who is reported to be a volunteer, does not have an individual record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To make this correction volunteer staff member #5 has a letter of separation in place. He will no longer be permitted to work around children until he has all the State Regulations Required documentation in his file.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “To corre.ct this violation staff member #4 was suspended from her duties pending completion of her TB test. Staff #4 has obtained her TB with results and signature.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 29, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator The Gesu School INC
Hours Monday and Tuesday 2:00 AM–6:00 PM; Wednesday 1:00 AM–6:00 PM; Thursday and Friday 2:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 763-3660
State certificate # CER-00255243
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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