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.
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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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and there was no annual staff evaluation for staff #1.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include two non-family references.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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