Precious Life Ministries
Precious Life Ministries is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 18 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 18). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 26 centers in Norristown and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 3/27/26 the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection on 3/27/26 the baseboard heater cover in the bathroom on the main level was damaged and missing tiles were observed at the top of the stairs and landing from the main floor to basement level.
During the renewal inspection on 3/27/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 4/3/25 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance.
During the renewal inspection on 3/4/25 missing ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles with water damage were observed in the second-floor main classroom area. Heater guards with areas of rust were observed in the large muscle playroom and off of the main stair care in the facility.
A review of the fire alarm test log reveal that a fire alarm test was not logged for August 2024 or February 2025.
During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the following areas were observed: 1. The basement level boy's bathroom had a broken drain cover on the floor 2. Areas throughout the facility had damaged baseboard heater guards rust on the heater guards in the child's bathroom. 3. The basement level girl's bathroom had missing floor tiles.
During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 damaged plaster and paint was observed in the girl's and boys basement level bathrooms.
During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the fire alarms were sounded and were working - however the fire inspection report listed a beam detector was not working properly.
During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the operator had not mailed the emergency plan to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 4/5/2024 the operator did not have a written policy to address the recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma strategies for coping with a crying fussing or distraught children and the prevention d identification of child maltreatment.
During the unannounced inspection on 1/9/24 the doors to the kitchen off of the large muscle place were unlocked. The kitchen contains a commercial stove. A door to a storge room located off of the large muscle place was observed unlocked.
During the unannounced inspection on 1/9/2024 the several pillars in the large muscle play space had areas where the baseboard was missing at the bottom of the pillars leaving a protruding edge.
27(a)(5)- During a renewal inspection on 03/27/2023, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and chronic medical illness.
During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the baseboards against the far left wall in Gross Motor Play area in the basement were missing, causing the wood paneling to peel off the wall and start to chip.
During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the files for children #1, #2 and #3 contained an Influenza vaccination dated more than one year old.
During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the director provided a fire inspection from the Norristown Fire Department dated 04/13/2022 showing deficiencies.
During a renewal inspection on 04/18/2022, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation route to the offsite location.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.76 | $49.04 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.92 | $39.54 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.92 | $39.54 |
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 Precious Life Ministries 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 Apr 3, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 4/3/25 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Precious Life Ministries?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Precious Life Ministries’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 13, 2026. 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 Precious Life Ministries compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #10 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Precious Life Ministries last inspected?
Mar 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Precious Life Ministries cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.76 for preschool, $57.92 for young school-age, $57.92 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Precious Life Ministries?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Precious Life Ministries LLC.
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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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