Saint Marys Nursery School
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WERE MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR INCLUSIVE BATHROOM.
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.
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.
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.
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECITON, THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AT THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPERABLE.
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.
ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A DIRECTOR WAS NOT PRESENT OR EMPLOYED AT THE FACILITY.
“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
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.
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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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