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Good Samaritan Day School

212 W Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 1

Good Samaritan Day School is a certified child care center in Paoli, PA, with capacity for 119 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 20). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #193 of 214 centers in Chester County and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #193 of 214 centers in Chester County
1 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jan 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10
Emergency preparedness 3
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #5 is missing a FBI clearance and staff #6 is missing a child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will no longer have staff #5 and staff #6 working with children until staff #5 receives their FBI clearance and child abuse clearance for staff #6.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #6 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will train staff #2 and staff #6 on the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include a health assessment and immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will obtain an updated physical form for child #1 and child #2 and place it in the child's file.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and there was no annual staff evaluation for staff #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #1.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #2,staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of education or experience. The file for staff #1 did not include a verification of experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education and get employment verification forms and put it into the file of staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5. Provider will also include a verification of experience for staff #1.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #6”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
At the time of the initial inspection, the Emergency Plan was missing a facility person to contact parents as soon as an emergency situation occurs. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to the issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “An additional paragraph was added to our Fire, wind, Lockdown/Intruder and Relocation policies and submitted for approval. Provider included to the Emergency Plan how a facility person to contact parents as soon as an emergency situation occurs.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification regarding the emergency plan training. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “An Emergency Plan Training log has been created and submitted for approval. The director and assistant director walked the building with our emergency lead and reviewed all emergency plans. Our emergency lead verified we received training and the emergency plan training log signed and placed in our…”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At the time of the initial inspection, three electric outlets were observed without covers in the facility. Non-compliance was corrected at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Electric outlet covers were placed in the needed locations.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
At the time of the initial inspection, hand sanitizers were observed and was in reach of children. Non-compliance was corrected at the time of the initial inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Hand sanitizers that were observed that were in reach of children were removed.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of the initial inspection, the bathroom across from room 103 had a water temperature of 120 degrees. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Good Samaritan maintenance staff reduced water temperature and checked with a temperature gauge. Check temperature monthly & keep a log.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the initial inspection, scissors and soaps were not present in some of the first aid kits. Non-compliance was corrected at the time of the initial inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Scissors and soaps were placed in the first aid kits that were missing those items.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the initial inspection, the playground surface had several areas with gaps that pose as potential tripping hazard. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Maintenance staff will fill poured in place gaps with expandable rubber and install thresholds on some transitions to prevent tripping.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of the initial inspection, peeled paint was present in rooms: 104, 105, 107 and 109. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Maintenance staff will patch, prime and paint all peeled paint with new materials.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
At the time of the initial inspection, four glass windows did not have decals or visuals on them. Non-compliance was corrected at the time of the initial inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Decals were placed on the glass windows.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of the initial inspection, hand washing signs were not observed near the sinks in the facility. Non-compliance was corrected at the time of the initial inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Hand washing signs were posted near all sinks in the facility.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of the initial inspection, several outdoor play equipment items needed repairs. The following items: a broken flagpole holder on wooden boat, holes on the wooden gazebo, a toy car that had rusted bolts protruding out, a steering wheel on the playground structure was loose, and 2 bolts on the 6-trike spinner protruding out. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Outdoor equipment: broken flagpole holder was removed. Gazebo holes on the failing were completely replaced with compressed Tyvek materials. Two plastic toy cars were removed from the playground. The metal steering wheel on our play structure was tightened. The 2-bolts on the 6strike spinner were…”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
At the time of the initial inspection, all cubbies were not mounted to the wall, posing tipping hazard. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Good Samaritan will inspect cubbies periodically to assure cubby mounts are secure and tight. Provider securely mounted the cubbies to the wall.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the initial inspection, the facility did not develop the Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Provider created the Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
The file for staff person #1, employed as director, did not include verification of education. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2024): “Provider will obtain verification and place in 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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Sep 6, 2024
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 119 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 5, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Church Of The Good Samaritan
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249832
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Common questions

Has Good Samaritan Day School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jan 21, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #5 is missing a FBI clearance and staff #6 is missing a child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Good Samaritan Day School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Good Samaritan Day School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Good Samaritan Day School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 5, 2025. 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 Good Samaritan Day School compare with other daycares in Chester County?

It is tied for #193 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Good Samaritan Day School last inspected?

Jan 19, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Good Samaritan Day School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Church Of The Good Samaritan.

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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