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ST Anthony Preschool & Child Care

260 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

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

Fewer citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#11 of 15 centers in Ambler
2 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Nov 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 2, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
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
Records & paperwork 3
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Completed Child Abuse Clearance for Staff #1 and #3 are attached. Completed State Police Clearance for Staff #3 is attached Staff #5 has completed Florida Child Abuse and Sex Offender Clearances. Staff #5 has requested FDLE Criminal History on 2.6.26. See attached. The FDLE criminal history will be…”
Citation Jan 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “1. All Lysol wipes were moved to a safe location out of the reach of children. 2. Hand sanitizer was moved to a safe location out of the reach of children.”
Citation Jan 30, 2026 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “1. Staff #3 & #4 requested physician's addresses are complete on their Staff Health Assessment Forms. See attached. 2. Staff #6 has completed Staff Health Assessment. See Attached.”
Citation Jan 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “Staff person #2 has Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED scheduled for 2/11/26. Her Certificate will be sent at completion. See attached registration.”
Citation Jan 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Observed 1/30/2026 child #6 emergency contact did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Child #6 Emergency Contact Form is updated with the child's physician's name and phone#. See attached.”
Citation Jan 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Child #3 and Child #9 updated Emergency Contact forms include health insurance name and policy number. See attached.”
Citation Jan 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Child #1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 Emergency Contact Forms have been updated with the missing addresses and phone numbers of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection, there were damaged tiles in an area(cubbies) in the preschool classroom. The tiles were wet and damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “The tiles will be repaired or replaced.”
Citation Jan 30, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.107/3270.161(d)
There was no thermometer in the classroom refrigerator at the time of inspection. Facility children's lunches were in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “A thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “All windows on the second floor including those in the 2nd floor hallway shall be modified to prevent them from opening over 6 inches as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During time of inspection, the paint on the table in room # 105 and the refrigerator handle in room #106 had chipped paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “The chipped paint on both the refrigerator and table shall be repaired and there shall be no chipped paint in facility.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “The facility shall provide a letter to cert rep requesting that room # 209 be removed for the facility capacity sheet.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “All staff at the facility shall provide proof of at least 2 years of experiences. If experience is not able to be documented the staff will be demoted to aide qualified staff and shall be supervised at all times by an AGS qualified staff person or above.”
Core safety Dec 2, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Facility person#1 (Volunteer) does not have the NSOR Certificate and mandated child abuse training documented at facility as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “Facility person#1 who works as a volunteer shall acquire the NSOR certificate and Mandated Child Abuse training as required per regulations.”
Citation Dec 2, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During time of inspection, room #103 did not have scissors in the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2022): “Scissors have been added to the first aid kit in room #103 and shall remain in kit as required per regulations.”
Citation Dec 2, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2022): “The 8 cubbies on the 2nd floor shall be mounted to prevent them from falling over and being a possible hazard to children at facility.”
Citation Dec 2, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2022): “Whenever children in the infant room are put into high chairs the safety strapped shall be properly used to ensure the safety of the children while in use as required. All staff shall be reviewed on this requirement and a sign in sheet shall be provided to cert rep off all staff who received review…”
Citation Dec 2, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2)
Facility person #1 (Volunteer) did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “Facility person # 1 (volunteer) shall be required to provide a health assessment and negative TB screening as required per regulations.”

“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

Capacity 244 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Sep 10, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 646-6150
State certificate # CER-00251851
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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.

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.

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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