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Our Lady of Port Richmond School

3233 E Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Our Lady of Port Richmond School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citation May 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Building & playground safety 1
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced inspection conducted on 4/16/25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include a mandated reporter training. (see code sheet for hire date) Continued non-compliance from inspection conducted on 3/20/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Staff Member #1 has completed the mandated reporter renewal training”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the unannounced inspections conducted on 4/16/25, there was no evidence that staff person #2 received a written evaluation in a 12-month period. Upon request evaluation was not produced. (see code sheet for hire date) Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection conducted on 3/20/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “A separate evaluation will be done for Staff member #2 to reflect work in the after-school cares program.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the unannounced inspection conducted on 4/16/25, financial agreements reviewed for child#1, child#2, child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6 were not updated within a 6-month period. Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection conducted on 3/20/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Fee agreements were signed by parents for the 6-month periodic review.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, the record reviewed for staff person #1 contained an NSOR dated 12/2019 which is more than 60 months old; the files reviewed for staff person #2 contained an NSOR dated 2/2020 and mandated reporter dated 12/2019 which are more than 60 months old; and the file reviewed for staff person #3 contains an NSOR dated 11/6/2019, mandated reporter dated 12/18/2019, and FBI fingerprint clearance dated 12/18/2019 which are more than 60 months. (See code sheet for hire dates)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Staff members have renewed clearances”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, Clorox wipes were on a desk in the childcare space within reach and accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Once Colorox wipes were noticed on the desk, we removed them and placed them out of reach of all students. We placed them in a locked cabinet.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, there was no evidence that the emergency plan was reviewed within a 12-month period for staff person # 1, #2, #3, and# 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Each staff member has a signed emergency plan document held in the upstairs office as we review this at our yearly orientation day.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, the documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional on file was not updated (expired 3/15/2024).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Same day as the inspection, the director had the incorrect copy of the fire inspection. She emailed over the correct copy immediately following the inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, there was no evidence that staff persons # 2, # 3, and #4 received a written evaluation within a12-month period. (evaluations were not dated)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Evaluations are done in June of the school year. The evaluations currently in the files were from last June. I added a date to them.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Director)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “The director has all appropriate educational qualifications, degrees/diplomas were in the files; however, the transcripts were not. Added transcripts to go along with the degree.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/205, the NSOR reviewed for Staff person #1 (who was identified as the Director) was not updated within a 60-month period (NSOR dated 12/2019). Staff person #1 cannot work in a childcare position, therefore, a director is not employed at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “NSOR was renewed”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and# 5 did not specify services that are to be considered extra services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Placed N/A on extra service areas”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #5, did not include the work address and work phone number of enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Parents placed n/a in those areas.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, the files reviewed for child #4 and #5 contained emergency contacts that were not updated within a 6-months period (09/09/2024), and the files reviewed for child #4 and #6 contained financial agreements that were not updated within a 6-month period (09/18/2023).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “All emergency contact forms have been reviewed and signed for March 6-month review”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, information/instructions on how to access the regulations electronically were not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Place a link to where to find the regulations on the parent board, along with the paper copy.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and there were no updated health records or immunizations for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Provider will obtain the health report for child #1.”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Provider will write and send an annual notification to their local traffic authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a record on file.”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there is no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment(to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment) per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “Provider will create a shaken baby/abusive head trauma and maltreatment policy to include the identification and prevention of Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022 and keep it on file at the facility.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 78 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 20, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254739
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Common questions

Has Our Lady of Port Richmond 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 Mar 20, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 03/20/2025, the record reviewed for staff person #1 contained an NSOR dated 12/2019 which is more than 60 months old; the files reviewed for staff person #2 contained an NSOR dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Our Lady of Port Richmond School?

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

What is Our Lady of Port Richmond School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 20, 2020. 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 Our Lady of Port Richmond School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Our Lady of Port Richmond School last inspected?

Mar 18, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Our Lady of Port Richmond School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Archdiocese Of Philadelphia.

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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