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Saint Marys Nursery School

3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Saint Marys Nursery School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 4
Building & playground safety 4
Records & paperwork 3
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2026): “Provider will have the entire health assessment completed.”
Citation Jul 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the records of children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “Provide will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for all children.”
Citation Jul 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the records of children #1 and 2 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation or walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2026): “Provide will obtain signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, the radiator cover in the preschool classroom was not in good repair and the rug in the older toddler classroom was a potential tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The provider repaired the cover and rug.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Provider will request a valid health assessment.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the medical professional's information, including address; number; signature or professional title.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “The provider will request that the health assessment is complete entirely.”
Core safety Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a complete copy of FBI history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #1 was removed from the facility.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of inspection, staff person #6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2024): “Provider will obtain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Core safety Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 07/18/23 the file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include out of state clearances. Staff #1 was missing NJ clearances, staff #2 was missing MD clearances and staff #3 was missing NY clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “Staff #1 application sent out on 07/07/23 and processed on 07/17/23. Staff #2 application sent out on 07/21/23. Staff #3 application sent out on 07/20/23.”
Core safety Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
ON APRIL12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 (HIRE DATE SEE CODE SHEET) AND # 2 (HIRE DATE, SEE CODE SHEET) DID NOT INCLUDE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff # 1 clearances were all received on April 13th. Staff # 2 is still on leave and was notified she will not be able to return to work until we receive her NSOR. Staff # 2 has contacted the state clearance…”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1, # 2, # 3 AND # 4 RECIEVED TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “An immediate emergency plan training will be provided to staff # 1, 2, 3 and 4.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WERE MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR INCLUSIVE BATHROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “We have covered the electrical outlets in the first floor inclusive bathroom.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS (A FACILITY PERSON AND AN ABLE CHILD SHALL WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING) WERE NOT POSTED AT EACH TOILET, SINK, AND DIAPERING AREA THROUGHOUT THE FACILTIY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “We placed additional handwashing signs with the written requirements at each toilet. sink, and diapering area throughout the facility.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “We asked staff # 2 to send the form back to the doctor's office to confirm an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE THREE LUNCH BOXES SITTING ON SHELVES IN THE BUNNIES CLASSROOM WHICH CONTAINED YOGURT THAT WAS NOT BEING REFRIGERATED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “Email will be sent to parents perishable items will be placed in the refrigerator. Items will be checked in the morning and placed in the refrigerator.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECITON, THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AT THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPERABLE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “We called the fire alarm company and someone was sent to replace the transformer on April 14. It has been working since.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSEPCTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR SHELTER IN PLACE FOR AN EMERGENCY LOCK-DOWN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “Emergency plan for lockdown procedures has been added. We do have shelter in place and shelter at locations away from our premises in our emergency plan handbook.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A DIRECTOR WAS NOT PRESENT OR EMPLOYED AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “Our new director will start on July 5, 2022”

“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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $81.11 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $81.11 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $72.52 $48.79
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $75.38 $28.96
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $75.38 $28.96

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 103 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 17, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Saint Marys Nursery School
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 386-0321
State certificate # CER-00261268
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Common questions

Has Saint Marys Nursery 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 Jul 1, 2024 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Saint Marys Nursery School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Saint Marys Nursery 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 Marys Nursery School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 17, 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 Saint Marys Nursery School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Saint Marys Nursery School last inspected?

Jul 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Saint Marys Nursery School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $81.11 for young toddler, $81.11 for older toddler, $72.52 for preschool, $75.38 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Saint Marys Nursery School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saint Marys Nursery School.

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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