Saint Miriam School
654 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 1
Saint Miriam School is a certified child care center in Flourtown, PA, with capacity for 143 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 46 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #322 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #322 of 403 centers in Montgomery County
9
Core-safety citations
37
Other citations
8
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
46 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 11, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
9
Health & medication
9
Training & qualifications
9
Records & paperwork
8
Supervision
4
Background checks
3
Emergency preparedness
2
Staff ratios
1
Sleep safety
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include child abuse clearance and out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check. Staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate. Staff person 4, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check. Staff person 6, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Staff person 1, 2, 4 and 6 will be remove from a child care position at the facility until required CPSL clearances are received.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/11/26, cert rep observed a missing outlet cover in PK3 (room U8) near the dramatic play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “A protective outlet cover will be placed in electrical outlet.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/11/26, cert rep observed hot water temperature in the girl's restroom exceeded 110° F. Temperature read at 120° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Hot water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110° F.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
In review of children's files, child 1 failed to have an updated health report contained in file. The last documented health report was completed on 02/21/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “An updated health report will be provided for child 1.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include a staff health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff person 3 will provide a staff health assessment.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff person 3 will provide TB results.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/11/26, cert rep observed several classrooms failed to have a written daily schedule posted, outlining daily activities and routines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “A daily schedule will be posted in each child care space.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact and fee agreement failed to update within six months. Child's 2 fee agreement failed to be updated within six months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Emergency contacts and fee agreements will be updated with parents.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
In review of staff files, staff person 5's file failed to include college transcripts. File only included copy of degree which did not indicate area of studies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff person 5 will provide college transcripts.”
Citation
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff persons 1 and 2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Staff persons 1 and 2 has been placed on suspension until Pediatric First Aid and CPR has been verified completed.”
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Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 01/24/25, cert rep observed an aide in room 3 and room U8 working unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “Aides will not work unsupervised and will be supervised at all times by an assistant group supervisor or higher.”
Follow-up
Jan 24, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(b)
During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 01/24/25, cert rep observed a preschool age child in room U8 sleeping on the floor with only a blanket. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “Child will be assigned an appropriate rest equipment.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up
Jan 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61/3270.61(c)
During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 01/24/25, cert rep was informed that preschool age children was still receiving care in a space that is not measured childcare space included in the facility's capacity. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “Care will not be provided to children in space until space is measured and added to capacity.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance and out of state child abuse clearance, criminal history clearance and sex offender checks. Staff persons 4 and 9 file failed to include out of state child abuse clearance, criminal history clearance and sex offender checks. Staff person 5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Staff persons 1, 4 and 9 will not return to the facility until required clearances are received. Staff person/facility person/volunteer 5 will have until 01/01/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 5 must be…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed water in the boy's restroom exceeded 110° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Hot water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110° F.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed several children in room 3 using rest equipment not labeled with their name. Staff persons stated that children who receive part time care share rest equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Each individual child will be assigned a rest equipment and used only by said child. Rest equipment will be labeled with the child's name.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include a staff health assessment. Health assessment included in file was a child's a health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Staff person 1 will provide a staff health assessment.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61/3270.61(c)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed 8 children receiving care in a space that was not measured childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Children will no longer receive care in space until space is measured and added to capacity.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
46 or more children- additional group sups/Group sup present 30 hrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(e)/3270.35(f)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed 66 children receiving care and one qualified group supervisor present at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “A current AGS who recently obtained their BS degree in ECE related fields will be promoted to GS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 6, 7 and 8 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 2 file contained 10 hours, staff person 6 file contained 7 hours, staff person 7 file contained 3 hours and staff person 8 file contained 7 hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Staff persons 2, 6, 7 and 8 will complete remaining PD training hours.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 5 infants. Cert rep also observed in room U8 a preschool age child in the bathroom unsupervised. At follow-up inspection on 07/10/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio and take a child to the restroom leaving a 2nd staff alone with 8 children (5 young toddlers and 3 preschool age children). This continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “Children will be supervised at all times. Staff will be physically present with the children in their assigned care group at all times. Staff will receive training from STARS.”
Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.113(a)(2)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 5 infants. At follow-up inspection on 07/10/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio leaving a 2nd staff alone with 8 children (5 young toddlers and 3 preschool age children). This continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “Facility will maintain staff: child ratio at all times.”
Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(b)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed an infant in room 1 sleeping in a bouncy seat and a preschool age child in room U10 sleeping on the floor with only a blanket and pillow.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2024): “When an infant falls asleep in a bouncy seat or swing, they will be removed and placed in their assigned crib. Each child will be assigned a sleeping bag or a sleeping mat.”
Citation
May 21, 2024
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep reviewed diaper changing report in rooms 2, 5 and 7 via the Pro-Care app. Per diaper changing report, cert rep determined staff in rooms 2 and 5 are changing diapers every 2.5-3 hours. During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 07/10/24, cert rep reviewed diaper changing report in rooms 2, 5 and 7. Per diaper changing report, staff in room 2 were not recording every 2 hours diaper check or change. This is continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on 05/21/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “Staff will check a child's diaper every 2 hours and document time of check. If child is soiled, staff will change diaper and document time of change. Staff receive training via STARS.”
Citation
May 21, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed in room U8 peeled paint on the wall, right of the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Peeled paint will be repaired.”
Citation
May 21, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed in classrooms 3, 9 and U8-B rest equipment in use did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2024): “Staff will utilize the entire child care space in their classroom to ensure there is at least 2 feet of space on three sides when cribs, mats and other rest equipment are in use.”
Citation
May 21, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
In review of health and safety/CPSL documents, staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 01/17/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s)…”
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 did not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. Pediatric first aid/CPR training contained in staff files was completed online and does not meet OCDEL's requirements. In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 7, 8, and 11 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 will not care for children unsupervised until pediatric first-aid/CPR training is obtained. Staff persons 7, 8, and 11 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3 and 7, all employed more than 45 days, files failed to include DHS FBI clearance. Staff persons 2, 3 and 7 files included the DOE FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “Staff persons 2, 3 and 7 will be not returned to facility until required DHS FBI clearance has been provided.”
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed in classroom 4 (young toddlers) two aides working together unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Aides will be supervised at all times by a staff person who qualified at minimum as an AGS.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a method to contact parents at the beginning and ending of the emergency.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have hand washing signs posted addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands at each toilet, changing area and sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Hand washing signs will be posted.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed rest equipment for children in PK3, PK4, toddler 1 and odder toddler classrooms failed to be labeled with their name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Rest equipment will be labeled with children's name.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 8 file failed to include TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Staff person 8 will provide TB results.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Facility will conduct an emergency drill.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and facility failed to have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2024): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations and a written policy will be implemented addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “Staff person 3 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in health and safety topics are completed.”
Citation
Dec 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)
In review of staff files, staff persons 5 and 14 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Staff persons 5 and 14 will provide childcare verification.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written daily schedule outlining daily activities and routines posted in classroom 2 (infants) and classroom 4 (young toddler).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Written plan of daily activities and routines will be posted in classrooms 2 and 4.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in each child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions will be posted in each child care space.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
In review of staff files, staff person 9, a GS, file failed to include college transcripts to determine qualifications.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Staff person 9 will provide college transcripts.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 10 file failed to include two written non-family letters. File only included 1 written non-family letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “Staff person 10 will provide an additional written, non-family references.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric first aid/CPR training contained in staff files was completed online and does not meet OCDEL's requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 6 and 11 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 6 file contained 6.5 hours of PD training and staff person 11 file contained 1 hour of PD training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Staff persons 6 and 11 will complete remaining PD training hours.”
Citation
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint investigation
Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TWO CLASSROOMS IN THE FACILITY THAT DID NOT INCLUDE A SOURCE OF RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING IN INFANT AND TODDLER DIAPERING AREAS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “OWNER PURCHASED PORTABLE SINK FOR ONE CLASSROOM AND PLACED A PORTABLE SINK IN THE OTHER CLASSROOM TO ADD A WATER SOURCE FOR HANDWASHING IN THE INFANT AND TODDLER AREAS”
Citation
Nov 5, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION TOXICS WERE ACCESSIBLE IN CLASSROOMS U7/8 AND U9/10 (CLOROX WIPES SUNSCREEN CORNHUSKERS LOTION)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “CHILD LOCKS WILL BE PLACED ON THE BIG CABINETS IN THE U9/U10 CLASSROOM. THE TOXICS IN THE u7/U8 CLASSROOM WERE MOVED TO ANOTHER CLASSROOM WITH A LOCKED CABINET”
Citation
Nov 5, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION ALL FIRST AID KITS IN THE FACILITY WERE MISSING TWEEZERS
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “TWEEZERS WERE PURCHASED AND ADDED TO THE FIRST AID KITS AS REQUIRED”
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Violation found
May 21, 2024
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade
Mar 4, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $41.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.94 | $33.97 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $67.94 | $33.97 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $63.53 | $31.58 |
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
143 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Mar 6, 2027
Operator
Saint Miriam Academy
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 836-9800
State certificate #
CER-00253465
Common questions
Has Saint Miriam School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Feb 11, 2026 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 1, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include child abuse clearance and out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check. Staff person 2, employed more…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Saint Miriam School?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Saint Miriam School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 8, 2025. 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 Miriam School compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #322 of 403 centers in Montgomery County 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 Miriam School last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Saint Miriam School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for infant, $67.94 for young toddler, $67.94 for older toddler, $63.53 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Saint Miriam School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saint Miriam Academy.
Certified centers nearby
ST Thomas Nursery School
7020 Camphill Rd, Fort Washington · 0.2 mi away · 165 spots Fewer citations than most Hey Diddle Diddle Day School
520 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington · 0.6 mi away · 52 spots Fewer citations than most Little Diddle Preschool
440 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington · 1.1 mi away · 73 spots No citations The Schoolhouse in Flourtown LLC
15 W Wissahickon Ave, Flourtown · 1.2 mi away · 73 spots Too few inspections to compare Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learni
340 Morris Rd, Fort Washington · 1.2 mi away · 125 spots No citations Erdenheim Elementary School
500 Haws Ln, Flourtown · 1.3 mi away No citations
7020 Camphill Rd, Fort Washington · 0.2 mi away · 165 spots Fewer citations than most Hey Diddle Diddle Day School
520 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington · 0.6 mi away · 52 spots Fewer citations than most Little Diddle Preschool
440 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington · 1.1 mi away · 73 spots No citations The Schoolhouse in Flourtown LLC
15 W Wissahickon Ave, Flourtown · 1.2 mi away · 73 spots Too few inspections to compare Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learni
340 Morris Rd, Fort Washington · 1.2 mi away · 125 spots No citations Erdenheim Elementary School
500 Haws Ln, Flourtown · 1.3 mi away No citations
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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