Saints Peter and Paul School
Saints Peter and Paul School is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 141 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 25). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #1 does not have an official copy of DHS required FBI clearance on file.
The bathroom in Room 6 had an outlet uncovered. The Gymnasium had 8 outlets uncovered.
In Room #6, there was there was indoor bleach cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
The first aid kit in Room 6 was on the floor under a table in an area accessible to children.
The first-aid kit in Room 6 did not include gloves and soap.
Staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.
Facility has not conducted a fire drill in the last 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 10/20/25.
There was an outlet uncovered in the bathroom of room 6, two outlets were uncovered in the gym, and one in the hallway.
Two sleeping mats in the Pre-k classroom 16 were ripped with foam exposed.
Refrigerator in the work room used to store children's lunch did not have a thermometer for Cert Rep to verify temperature was at 45° F or below.
During the renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer accessible to children on the sink counter in room 19.
Child #1's emergency contact form did not have their physicians telephone number on the form.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, a volunteer child abuse clearance was submitted for staff member #3. Expired PA State police and Child Abuse clearances were submitted for staff member #4 (1/2/18 & 1/14/18 respectively).
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, staff: child ratios were not in-compliance during the observation visit to the Pre-K 3 (room #19). Staff member #7 was observed with 12 preschoolers without the assistance of another qualified staff member (facility member #9 was observed in the classroom).
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, handwashing signs to state wash hands after toileting and before eating was not posted in the designated toilet and sink areas in the facility.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, a current health assessment was not submitted for staff member #5 (8/21/19).
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, a partially eaten rice crispy treat was observed in the cubby of a child in classroom #6 (Pre-K 3).
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, fresh fruit was observed in a child's cubby in room #16.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, the health and safety professional development training update was not submitted for review for staff member #2.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, the preservice health and safety training was not submitted to be reviewed for staff member #1.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, Facility member #9 was observed caring for children in the Pre-K 3 (room #19). Facility did not provide a staff file for facility/staff members #8, #9 and #10.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, verification of experience to qualify staff member #5 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted. Verification of education and experience to qualify staff member #6 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted. Education submitted for staff member #6 was not legible.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, the education submitted for staff member #7 did not match the name on file. Education and/or experience to qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility was not submitted.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, the facility did not create a child emergency transportation plan. Therefore the instructions on transporting a child for emergency care was not posted in any of the child care rooms at the facility.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, no children files were submitted for review during the inspection period.
“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 Saints Peter and Paul 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 Feb 4, 2026 (background checks): “Staff person #1 does not have an official copy of DHS required FBI clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Saints Peter and Paul School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Saints Peter and Paul School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Saints Peter and Paul School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 7, 2023. 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 Saints Peter and Paul School compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is #22 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Saints Peter and Paul School last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Saints Peter and Paul School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saints Peter And Paul Parish.
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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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