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Pennsylvania · West Chester · 19382

Saints Simon and Jude Parish

8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA 19382 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 1

Saints Simon and Jude Parish is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 77 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 37 centers in West Chester and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#33 of 37 centers in West Chester
2 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 16
Building & playground safety 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2026, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not have verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “Staff person # 1 and 2 completed the training regarding the emergency plan. The signed document has been filed.”
Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(1)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2026, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain verification of education to work as a group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “Staff person # 2 BS college degree has been put in her file.”
Core safety Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4, was missing the mandated reporting training in the file. Staff #7 was missing the FBI clearance in the file and staff #9 was missing the child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide a copy of the clearance and include it in the file.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 and #9 were missing the emergency plan training sign off acknowledgement in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will go over the emergency plan with the staff and include the sign off sheet in the file.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a hole in the ceiling in two of the preschool rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will notify maintenance and put work repair in for the ceilings to get fixed.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a urinal in the boy's room not in working order.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will put a work order in and request for the urinal to get fixed.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the before care and after care room refrigerator missing a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will replace the thermometer in the room and submit a picture of the thermometer reading the required temperature.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pick-up and drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will post the pick- up and drop off procedures at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 5 was missing the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will complete a financial agreement and provide a copy to go over with the parent and include it in the file.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #6 were missing the signature from the operator on the agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will sign the agreements that are missing the provider signature.”
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Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #4 # 6 were missing a child service report in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “The provider will request the child's teacher to complete the child service report for child and to continue doing so every 6 months thereafter.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information on the agreement form.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children # 1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 were missing the admission date on the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will add the admission date to the children's agreements and will include the admission date to all files that are missing the admission date.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing the physicians address on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will contact the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children # 1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were all missing consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2 and #6 were missing information on disability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing one of the release persons address on the emergency contact form. child #5 was also missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk and did not see the emergency transportation posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will post the emergency transportation plan in every childcare space and submit a copy of the plan posted”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 9 is missing an ID in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff top provide a copy of their ID to be included in the file.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1, #2, #3 #6, #7 #9 and #10 were missing employment verification/ experience in the file. staff # 2 was also missing proof of education in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to complete the employment verification and include it in the file. As well as request staff #2 to submit proof of education.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 6 was missing a health assessment in the file as well as their TB shot record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide a current physical as well as their TB shot records and include them in the file.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 9 was missing 2 references in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to submit 2 references to include in the file.”
Core safety Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During and initial inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed staff files. The file of staff #2 did not include a NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 complete new NSOR application and turn in clearance.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During and initial inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the facility's emergency plan. The plan did not include a continuity of care procedure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider will create a continuity of care plan.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During and initial inspection Certification Supervisor conducted a facility walk through. The water temperature in the girls bathroom was 118 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider will turn water temperature down.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During and initial inspection Certification Supervisor conducted a facility walk through. The first aid kit in each classroom was missing tweezers and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider will place tweezers and soap in each kit.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During and initial inspection Certification Supervisor conducted a facility walk through. The handwashing signs in the boys and girls bathrooms did not have the required language.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider will create new handwashing signs that state a facility person and able child shall wash hands after toileting and before meals.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
During and initial inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the facility's emergency plan. The plan did not include a shelter in place procedure. The plan also did not include accommodations for children with special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider will add shelter in place and accommodations for children with special needs to the plan.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
During and initial inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed child files. The file of child #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider will create an agreement.”

“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 77 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Saints Simon And Jude Parish
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00255347
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Common questions

Has Saints Simon and Jude Parish had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jan 8, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4, was missing the mandated reporting training in the file. Staff #7 was missing the FBI clearance in the file and staff #9…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Saints Simon and Jude Parish?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Saints Simon and Jude Parish since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Saints Simon and Jude Parish’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 27, 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 Saints Simon and Jude Parish compare with other daycares in West Chester?

It is #33 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Saints Simon and Jude Parish last inspected?

Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Saints Simon and Jude Parish?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saints Simon And Jude 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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