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Saints Peter and Paul School

1327 E Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#22 of 37 centers in West Chester
3 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 4, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Aug 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Training & qualifications 5
Food & feeding 3
Records & paperwork 3
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 does not have an official copy of DHS required FBI clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Staff person #1 will not work in a childcare position until official copy of FBI clearance is obtained. Facility will maintain compliance with all CPSL requirements.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
The bathroom in Room 6 had an outlet uncovered. The Gymnasium had 8 outlets uncovered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Director placed covers on the outlets immediately.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In Room #6, there was there was indoor bleach cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Director placed cleaner above cabinets in an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first aid kit in Room 6 was on the floor under a table in an area accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Staff will place first-aid kit on top of cabinet until a hook is purchased.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit in Room 6 did not include gloves and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Gloves were added to the first-aid kit and soap will be purchased and placed in kit”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “Staff person will have assessment completed as soon as possible.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Facility has not conducted a fire drill in the last 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 10/20/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Director will schedule a fire drill within the next two weeks.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an outlet uncovered in the bathroom of room 6, two outlets were uncovered in the gym, and one in the hallway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Director placed protective covers on the outlets immediately.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.106(a)
Two sleeping mats in the Pre-k classroom 16 were ripped with foam exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Ripped sleeping mats were replaced with new mats immediately.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2025): “Director will order a thermometer to place in refrigerator.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer accessible to children on the sink counter in room 19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Director removed hand sanitizer and placed in an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Child #1's emergency contact form did not have their physicians telephone number on the form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Director will obtain telephone number from parent.”
Core safety Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately. Staff Member #3 completed child abuse clearance the day I was informed they were in violation (3/10) The updated clearances are in their staff files.”
Core safety Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Room 19 staff members have been informed that they were out of ratio on this day and there now is two staff members in the room at all times. Both staff members and lunch assistance have all the required paperwork, clearances, courses and education background in their files.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Each classroom (rooms, 6, 19, 17, 16) has been given two times for handwashing posters for their rooms to be placed by each sink.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, a current health assessment was not submitted for staff member #5 (8/21/19).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff member #5 has been informed their health assessment is expired. They have submitted an updated Health Assessment that has been added their staff file.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Food served discarded 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(c)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Each classroom has adapted the policy of any opened food packages will be thrown away. The parents also have been informed on the new policy through an email from the director and each teacher informed the parents. Parents can send in written permission if they would like their child to bring their…”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, fresh fruit was observed in a child's cubby in room #16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “A refrigerator has been purchased and placed in the top floor workroom for the Preschool classrooms to use to store all perishable foods. Each classroom has a tray and they collect all perishable foods in the morning and the aide will bring it to the refrigerator. The aide will also collect the…”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Staff member #2 has submitted their certificate of completion for the Health and Safety professional development training update.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Staff member #1 has completed the health and safety update training and has provided the certificate for their their file.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.191
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Facility member #9 and #10 have obtained the necessary clearances, courses, and educational requirements to be an aide. The member proper paperwork has been added to her file. Staff #8 is no longer employed in the center.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff member #5 will provide a clearer copy of their college diploma so the college name is readable.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Staff member #7 has submitted a copy of her marriage license to prove name. The copy has been added to her staff file.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “The Emergency Flipbooks located in each classroom has been updated to incorporate the requirement for transporting a child to the ER if needed.”
Citation Feb 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/14/23, no children files were submitted for review during the inspection period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “The Asst. Director will scan 5 students files with the proper paperwork to our DHS license representative.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 141 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 7, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Saints Peter And Paul Parish
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00252515
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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.

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.

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