Saints Philip and James School Pre-School
Saints Philip and James School Pre-School is a certified child care center in Exton, PA, with capacity for 91 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 32 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 32). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 15 centers in Exton and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 is missing an fbi clearance and the file for staff #4 has a nsor certificate with no date. The files for staff #1, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include mandated reporter training.
The file for staff #2 did not include a physical or TB test results.
The file for staff #1 did not include the required health and safety trainings.
The file for staff #4 did not have a verification of childcare experience.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 is missing an FBI clearance.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or relocation and did not include the address for staff and children to relocate to.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file. Provider will ensure that the emergency plan is submitted to the office of emergency management by reviewing files biannually to ensure compliance.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #2 does not have an initial health report and immunizations.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification letter that was sent to the local traffic authorities.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include pqas certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include mandated reporter training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files for staff #1 did not include employment verification.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the agreement forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't include release persons.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child#3 and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 didn't have an address or phone number for the release person on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.
During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, staff person #1 did not have tuberculosis testing completed and in file.
During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have mandated reporter training completed within the last 5 years.
During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, the provider did not have agreements that referenced the required information on OCDEL form CY321.
During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information that referenced all the required information on OCDEL form CY867.
During the renewal inspection on 1/25/23, child #1 did not have complete emergency contact information in the childcare space during care.
On 6/6/2022 observed Staff # 1 did not include a copy of FBI, National Sex Offender Registry, and disclosure statement in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information are required under the CPSL.
On 6/6/2022 observed that emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
On 6/6/2022 observed emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
On 6/6/2022 observed Pre- K 3 & 4 and Cares classroom were missing scissors from first aid kit.
On 6/6/2022 Fire Exit hallway outside of the Pre-K 4 classroom that's connected to the back entrance of the kindergarten classroom were not accessible. The area was restricted from exiting and could not be accessed in case of an emergency. The area contained bins and children's play equipment.
On 6/6/2022 observed emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
On 6/6/2022 observed Pre- K 3 & 4 and Cares 3 & 4 classrooms were missing evacuation routes posted in each classroom.
“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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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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Saints Philip and James School Pre-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 Oct 24, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 is missing an fbi clearance and the file for staff #4 has a nsor certificate with no date. The files for staff #1, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include mandated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Saints Philip and James School Pre-School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Saints Philip and James School Pre-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 Philip and James School Pre-School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 9, 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 Philip and James School Pre-School compare with other daycares in Exton?
It is #13 of 15 centers in Exton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Saints Philip and James School Pre-School last inspected?
Oct 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Saints Philip and James School Pre-School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saints Philip And James School Pre-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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