ST Alphonsas is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 120 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3
Core-safety citations
31
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 18, 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
10
Records & paperwork
10
Health & medication
5
Food & feeding
2
Training & qualifications
2
Background checks
2
Transportation
1
Supervision
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Cleaning wipes was accessible in preschool classroom. Diaper cream was accessible in the first and second bathroom on the 2nd floor. Lysol was accessible in the second bathroom on the second floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Wipes were moved to be out of reach of the children. Diaper rash creams were removed to be out of reach of the children.”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Chipped paint was observed in PHLprek 2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Paneling was added to the lower half of the classroom and trim. Plaster and paint was fixed in areas needing repair.”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Handwashing signs were missing in both bathrooms on the second floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Handwashing signs were added to all stalls as requested”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
A thermometer was missing in the refrigerator in Phlprek 1
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Mini refridgerator was removed from the classroom”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Health assessment for child 5 was expired (dated January 2025)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Parent contact for updated health assessment for child, appt was made, form was received”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff 1 has first aid CPR on file but it is not from an approved curriculum/ PQAS certified trainer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Staff 1 will obtain new certification through the American Red Cross. In the future all incoming hired staff will have documents checked that CPR training is PQAS certified. Until her new training is complete she is never alone and always accompanied by the staff listed in correction”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Fee agreement for child 3,4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Fee agreements were updated with families to reflect designated persons to whom a child may be released.”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Fee agreement for child 3 and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Forms will be checked for completion in their entirety during the enrollment process”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
Fee agreement for child 3 and 5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Services provided that are considered extra will be listed, if N/A that will be written”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4 and 5 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Families were contacted for the missing information. Information was filled in accordingly”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact for child 4 and 5 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Families were contacted to provide the address of the individual designated by parents to whom the child may be released”
Citation
May 18, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 were expired
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Director will provide families with a new fee agreement form every 6 months”
Show 22 older citations
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The state police clearance in the file for staff #1 was in pending status at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “The correct staff clearance will be submitted.”
Citation
Jun 12, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.107/3270.161(d)
The refrigerator in the classroom used to store facility children's food was dirty at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “The refrigerator was cleaned.”
Citation
Jul 15, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
When tested with a thermometer at the time of inspection the water temperature at sinks used by facility children was 135 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “The water temperature will be adjusted.”
Citation
Jul 15, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kits in the pre-school and camp classrooms did not have all seven items required by the DHS-OCDEL regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2024): “The missing items were replaced in each first aid kit.”
Citation
Jul 15, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, peeling paint and rust was observed on the door in the play space leading to the second level of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “The door was treated and painted.”
Citation
Jul 15, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
There were gap in the (Turf) flooring on the outdoor playground which could pose a tripping hazard to the facility children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “The surface will be repaired.”
Citation
Jul 15, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the entrance to the facility, at the time of inspection, there was damaged wood and peeling paint on the lower section of the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “The area will be repaired and painted.”
Citation
Jul 15, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the inspection on 7/15/24, the main entrance was cluttered with various items that blocked access to the doors. There was a large stroller, pieces of wood, boxes of blinds, and other items.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2024): “The area was cleared.”
Citation
Jul 15, 2024
Inspection
Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
The safe routes were not posted for parent's use at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “The safe routes are posted on both levels of the facility for use by the parents.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During time of inspection, there was an older toddler in the main 1st floor room able to elope out of the sight of supervising staff into an adjacent hallway unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Staff in all spaces shall providing supervision of their assigned children at all times. A security gate shall be installed between the main room and hallway to prevent children from being about to go into the hallway unsupervised and contain the children within the childcare space for appropriate…”
Citation
May 1, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At time of inspection, child # 1-4 did not have updated immunization for influenza documented in their records and/or written exemption letters signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “The parents of all children listed shall provide updated immunization records with proof of current influenza immunization and/or shall provide a written exemption letter to be documented in their child's file.”
Citation
May 1, 2023
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)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 and #2 both newly hired did not have current health assessments documented in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Both staff persons # 1 and #2 shall provide current health assessments which shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 1, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Staff person # 1 and #2 did not have TB screenings, x-ray and/or medical documentation to confirm they are free from TB documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Both staff persons #1 and #2 shall provide proof of negative TB screenings and it shall be documented in both of their records as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 1, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
At time of inspection, child # 2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “The parents of child # 2 shall be required to provide written parental consent for emergency medical as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 1, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “The parents of child #1 shall provide the address of release person and it shall be documented on the child's emergency contact form as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 1, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person #2 only had one of the two required nonfamily reference documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Staff person #2 shall be required to provide another nonfamily reference which shall be documented in her record as required.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person # 4 did not have FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Staff person #4 shall have all required clearances included FBI clearance and NSOR certificate completed and documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation
Jun 1, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #1-4 did not have annual emergency plan training completed and documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “All staff listed shall receive emergency plan training and shall be trained annually as required per regulations. Newly hired staff shall be trained in emergency plan at time of hire as per regulations.”
Citation
Jun 1, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During time of inspection, the play table used by the children in the main childcare space had chipped paint and was in need of repainting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “The paint on the play table shall be touched up and /or repainted to correct the chipping paint.”
Citation
Jun 1, 2022
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)
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have an health assessment documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “Staff person #4 shall be required to provide a current health assessment to be documented in her record.”
Citation
Jun 1, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person # 1-3 (all working at facility over 1 year) didn't have fire safety training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “All staff listed are scheduled to completed fire safety training by the end of the month. All fire safety training certificates shall be mailed to cert rep and documented in each person staff folder as required per regulations.”
Citation
Jun 1, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have the name of health care provider documented on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “The parents of child #1 shall provide the health care provided information and it shall be documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $36.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $36.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $30.00 |
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
120 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jul 16, 2027
Operator
Katherine Salsbury INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 673-3800
State certificate #
CER-00257290
Common questions
Has ST Alphonsas 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 Jun 12, 2025 (background checks): “The state police clearance in the file for staff #1 was in pending status at the time of inspection.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST Alphonsas?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Alphonsas since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ST Alphonsas’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Aug 24, 2026. 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 ST Alphonsas compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST Alphonsas last inspected?
May 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does ST Alphonsas cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ST Alphonsas?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Katherine Salsbury INC.
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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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