Saint Laurence School
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
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 there was no file for staff person #3.
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include 12 hours of childcare training.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health report.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24 the file reviewed for facility person #1 did not contain pediatric first aid/CPR training.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
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.
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)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#2).
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#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.
Several children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy number information. (#2, #3, #4 and #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)
One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#3)
“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
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.
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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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