ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care
ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA, with capacity for 244 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 18). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 15 centers in Ambler and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Observed 1/30/2026 staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain completed DHS required Child abuse clearance on file. The Child abuse clearance stated volunteer instead of employment. Staff #3 did not contain a completed DHS required State Police clearance their clearance was stated for volunteer instead of employment. Staff #5 file contained Pennsylvania clearances however did not contain out of state clearances from the state of Florida. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Observed 1/30/2026 in Panda's classroom there was Lysol disinfectant wipes located in the childcare area that was not locked or made inaccessible to children. In Owl's classroom there was hand sanitizer located in the childcare space that was made inaccessible to children. In the bathrooms there was baby wipes and air fresheners located in the bathroom not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed 1/30/2026 staff #3 and 4 health assessment did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at. Staff #6 was missing an updated health assessment. Staff # 6 health assessment dated for 1/4/2024, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.
Observed 1/30/2026 Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)
Observed 1/30/2026 child #6 emergency contact did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Observed 1/30/2026 child #3 and 9 file did not include the health insurance medical coverage and policy number information on the emergency contact form.
Observed 1/30/2026 child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.
At the time of inspection, there were damaged tiles in an area(cubbies) in the preschool classroom. The tiles were wet and damaged.
There was no thermometer in the classroom refrigerator at the time of inspection. Facility children's lunches were in the refrigerator.
During time of inspection, the windows in the hallway on the 2nd floor weren't modified to prevent them from opening up over 6 inches as required.
During time of inspection, the paint on the table in room # 105 and the refrigerator handle in room #106 had chipped paint.
At time of inspection, room that was previously measured for childcare space is no longer being used for that purpose and should be removed from the facility capacity.
Staff person # 1-4, all identified as Assistant Group Supervisors at the facility did not have 2 years of experiences documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions at facility.
Facility person#1 (Volunteer) does not have the NSOR Certificate and mandated child abuse training documented at facility as required.
During time of inspection, room #103 did not have scissors in the first aid kit.
During time of inspection, it was observed that 8 cubbies on the 2nd floor of facility being used for the children in care were not mounted to prevent them from falling over or becoming a possible hazard.
During time of inspection, there were 3 children that were not strapped into the high chairs with the safety straps while being feed by staff in the child care space.
Facility person #1 (Volunteer) did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented at facility.
“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.) | $58.40 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $54.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.40 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.40 | $49.40 |
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
Common questions
Has ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care 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 30, 2026 (background checks): “Observed 1/30/2026 staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain completed DHS required Child abuse clearance on file. The Child abuse clearance stated volunteer instead of employment. Staff #3 did not contain a completed DHS…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 10, 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 ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care compare with other daycares in Ambler?
It is #11 of 15 centers in Ambler by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care last inspected?
Jan 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.40 for infant, $54.40 for young toddler, $50.40 for older toddler, $49.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Archdiocese Of Philadelphia.
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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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