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Saint Laurence School

8245 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Saint Laurence School is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 134 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 23 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 23). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #25 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#25 of 31 centers in Upper Darby
3 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 20, 2023 · 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 11
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 3
Health & medication 2
Building & playground safety 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection completed on 12/29/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include out of state NJ criminal clearance and sex offender registry check.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2026): “Staff person #1 must be removed from childcare position at the facility.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection completed on 12/17/25 the first aid kit located in the cafeteria area was missing tweezers, gloves, soap and tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2026): “The cafeteria first aid kit has been updated with the correct items.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the health report reviewed for child #2, child #3 and child #4 was not updated within 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “The parent will submit to the office, through email or drop-off documentation, their child's updated health report.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include updated annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2026): “Sister Carolyn (Person #2) and Charlotte (Person #1) completed the annual fire safety. The screen shots were printed out and put in their files.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify the date of child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “When registering a child for Pre-K, the office will ensure to document the specific date of admission”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/2 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include PCP name, address or telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Parents will email school with the correct child's physician name, address and telephone number.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not include the child's policy number. The emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage or child' policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “The parents will email us with the child's health insurance coverage or policy number”
Citation Dec 17, 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 12/17/25 the emergency contact information and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not updated within 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “The teacher will ensure that the parents update emergency contact information and fee agreement”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 there was no file for staff person #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Kevin (Person #3) is a new hire. He works at two Catholic schools. His file was at the other school. The other school emailed over his documentation. He will not work until full file is obtained.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include 12 hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2026): “Sister Carolyn's (person #2) hours are now printed out and in her file for documentation. Her hours were documented in The Pennsylvania Key online portal.”
Core safety Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for facility person #1 (hired see code sheet) did not contain New Jersey out of state clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “Facility person #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. The facility person was informed of the infraction and the consequences by the administrator. The staff person may not return to work until their records are updated to include New Jersey out of state clearances.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The administrator will meet with the facility secretary to inform her of the required correction. The secretary will call or meet with the parents of child #1 to ask them to go to their doctor with the required health form for completion. This will take place over the Christmas break. The parents…”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for facility person #1 did not contain pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The Administrator will meet with the facility person immediately to explain the violation. The person will receive a list of approved training sites for pediatric first aid/CPR training in order to be in compliance. The facility person will have over Christmas break to take the class and receive…”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The administrator will inform the facility secretary of the infraction and steps needed to correct the infraction. The secretary will contact the parents to come in with the required information and complete it or provide it over the telephone for the secretary to complete. This will take place…”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 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 12/18/24 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not reviewed/updated with 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The administrator will inform the facility secretary of the infraction and what steps are needed to correct it. The secretary will contact the parents of child #1 and child #2 to come in person to review and update the emergency contact information. This will be done before Christmas break begins…”
Core safety Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-no proof of FBI clearance completed under DHS --only PDE which is not acceptable)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2023): “Staff person will not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff…”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “We do not provide services for infants and toddlers. We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#2).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Staff person will not care for children unsupervised until the required training and been completed and submitted. Staff person will complete the required CCDBG training. A written copy of the completed PA Update training will be submitted.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2023): “We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
One child's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “We will obtain and submit the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records include this information as specified in this regulation.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Several children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy number information. (#2, #3, #4 and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Children's records did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required signed parental consents prior to admission as specified in this regulation.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. We will ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record.”

“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) $100.00 $50.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $100.00 $50.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $100.00 $50.00

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 134 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 25, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Saint Laurence Church
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 789-2670
State certificate # CER-00251719
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Common questions

Has Saint Laurence School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 17, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection completed on 12/29/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include out of state NJ criminal clearance and sex offender registry check.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Saint Laurence School?

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

What is Saint Laurence School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 25, 2024. 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 Saint Laurence School compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?

It is #25 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Saint Laurence School last inspected?

Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Saint Laurence School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $100.00 for preschool, $100.00 for young school-age, $100.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Saint Laurence School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saint Laurence Church.

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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