Saint Laurentius School
Saint Laurentius School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 43 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 43). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no emergency contact forms in the childcare spaces: room 101 and room 102.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 (has 6hrs) and staff #2 (has 11hrs) did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a receipt or the clearance certificate for DHS FBI clearance. Staff #1 had the Philadelphia Department of Education FBI clearance, which OCDEL does not accept.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed a trash can in room 101 without a lid.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include an updated health report. last report 7/8/24
DURING THE RENWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 10 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE HEALTH REPORTS FOR CHILD #10 DID NOT INCLUDE THE STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 (last 9/23/22) and staff #4 (last 8/1/23) did not include an updated health assessment
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility paperwork and there was no documentation that showed the fire alarm system was checked annually. last annual check 8/14/2024.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the file for child #3 and child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the comprehensive general liability insurance expired 12/15/24
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #6 did not include fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files, and the files of staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #6 did not include a staff evaluation.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the files of child #3, and child #6, did not include an initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children files and the file for child #6 did not include an emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no emergency contact forms in the childcare spaces.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the files for child #1 (9/3/24) and child #2 (8/20/24) did not include an updated emergency contact or financial agreement forms.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #6 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
DURING A UNANNOUNCED MONITORING VISIT CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FILES OF STAFF #2 AND 3. THIE FILES DID NOT INCLUDE ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FILE OF STAFF #1. THE FILE DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES. THE STAFF LIVED IN ANOTHER STATE WITHIN THE PAST 5 YRS.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR SPOKE WITH STAFF #4 WHO CONFIRMED THAT CHILD #1 WAS IN THE BATHROOM UNSUPERVISED. CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR THEM OBSERVED CHILD#1 WALK BACK INTO THE CLASSROOM UNSUPERVISED.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH. THERE WAS A FIREEXTINGUSHER NOT MOUNTED SITTING IN THE CORNER IN THE PRE-K ROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE CARES CLASSROOM WAS MISSING SOAP.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FILE OF STAFF #2. THE FILE INCLUDED A HEALTH ASSESMENT THAT WAS DATED MORE THAN 24 MONTHS AGO.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FILES OF STAFF #2 AND 3. THIE FILES DID NOT INCLUDE ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FILE OF STAFF #1. THE FILE DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing the NSOR clearance.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not have TB results.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/22 the fie for Staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance. (The FBI clearances were processed through the Dept.0f Education). The file for staff person #4 did not contain an NSOR clearance.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 the emergency plan did not include a role for volunteers and/or that volunteers have been trained in the emergency plan.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the gym area and lower level cares classroom.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 closets #8 and #6 were observed unlocked and contained cleaning supplies and Maintenace supplies and equipment.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 the heat radiators in the boy's and girl's bathrooms were not equipped with a protective covers.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 the following noncompliance was observed at the facility: 1.The door in the gym area had damaged wood. 2. A paper towel holder had a missing cover in the lower-level boy's bathroom. 3.The Pre-K classroom and Lower-level cares room had tube florescent lights that were missing covers.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/22 the gym wall had was in the process of being repaired for damaged plaster. The stall dividers in the lower-level bathroom had areas where rust was forming through the paint.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 a set of 4 stairs were observed without a handrail.
During the initial inspection stairs without nonskid surfaces were observed leading to the gym area and the emergency exit stairs from the care's classroom.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 the trash cans in the upper-level boys and girl's bathrooms were did not have a lid.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 child #1 had an expired health assessment and child #2 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 Staff persons #2 #3 and #4 do not have pediatric first aid and CPR from an approved curriculum and PQUAS trainer. Staff person #5 did not have Health and Safety required training for Center based care.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 the agreements used by the facility do not include an area for parents to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 child #2 did not have an emergency contact form or financial agreement on file at the facility.
During the initial inspection on 3/21/23 the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include consent for emergency medical care or administration for minor first-aid.
During the initial inspection the file for staff person #2 did not have verification of education.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Saint Laurentius School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 9, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a receipt or the clearance certificate for DHS FBI clearance. Staff #1 had the Philadelphia…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Saint Laurentius School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Saint Laurentius 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 Laurentius 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 Laurentius School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Saint Laurentius School last inspected?
Sep 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Saint Laurentius School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Holy Name Catholic Church & ST Laurentius School.
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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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