ST Johns Catholic Preschool
ST Johns Catholic Preschool is a certified child care center in Canonsburg, PA, with capacity for 80 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 40 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 40). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 20 centers in Canonsburg and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff Person #1 included child abuse clearances which were obtained for volunteer purposes and are therefore invalid for employment purposes.
In the Green Room, a package of Members Mark wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a table under the window, which was within reach of the children in the room.
In the area across from the Large Group Play space, a large metal cabinet was being used to store craft supplies for the children's use. In that cabinet, two Bingo daubers labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed to be mixed in with child-safe non-toxic craft daubers.
In the storage area at the back of the Sensory Room, the following was observed: one ceiling tile was removed, exposing plumbing; an adjacent ceiling tile had evidence of a water stain.
In the Blue Room on the front wall, a small area of damaged plaster was observed under the vent.
In the Purple Room, a "Critter Clinic" toy was observed on the shelf near the number carpet. The metal hinge of the "Critter Clinic" was protruding from the toy by approximately two inches, creating a sharp edge and potential hazard to children.
The immunization record of Child #2 lacked the following immunizations: one (1) dose of DTAP, one (1) dose of MMR and the second dose of Hepatitis A with no Exemption in file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The health assessment for Staff Person #3 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings for Staff Person #2 are dated 5/27/2016 and 8/31/2021, which is more than 60 months apart.
The Emergency Contact information for both Child #1 and Child #3 included incomplete contact information for their designated release person(s). Specifically, the city and state were not included.
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The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS data sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances in the file are dated 2/12/18 and 2/15/23. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS data sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 5/31/19 and 8/19/24.
The file for child #1 lacked an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed, and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06.
There were 2 uncovered outlets in the gross motor room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There was peeling paint on the back wall in the blue room. There was peeling paint on the wall by the entry door in the yellow room.
There was a white shelf with exposed splinters in the yellow room. There was a gross motor cart with 2 holes on the net.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked an updated Health Report. The previous report is dated. 11/1/22.
There were 2 EPI-pen without the original container in the blue room for child # 4.
The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Auvi-Q and for the nonprescription medication Benadryl for child #6.
The file for child # 2 contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer than 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 4 contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 5 contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.
The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR Certificate dated 9.11.20, with an application dated 9.10.20. The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 contained NSOR Certificates dated 9.11.20, which were to be obtained by 7.1.20.
Updated Health Assessments were not located in the files for Child #3 and Child #4, as the most recent Health Assessment for Child #3 was dated 9.27.21, and the most recent Health Assessment for Child #4 was dated 12.22.21.
The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain written verification of updated vaccines, as the most recent influenza vaccination was from 2020, and there was no record of the rotavirus vaccination. The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #2, did not contain written verification of updated vaccines, as the most recent influenza vaccination was from 2020, and there was no record of the pneumococcal vaccination.
The files for Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR on 5.22.20 and 8.20.22, which exceeded the expiration of the previous certification.
The file for Staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet), completed the Health and Safety training on 10.29.21, which exceeded the 90-day requirement. The file for Staff #2 (See IS Code Sheet), completed the Health and Safety training on 10.24.21, which exceeded the 90-day requirement. The file for Staff #3 (See IS Code Sheet), completed the Health and Safety training on 11.6.21, which exceeded the 90-day requirement. The file for Staff #6 (See IS Code Sheet), completed the Health and Safety training on 10.30.21, which exceeded the 90-day requirement. The file for Staff #7 (See IS Code Sheet), completed the Health and Safety training on 11.7.21, which exceeded the 90-day requirement.
The file for Staff #6 contained Mandated Reporter training on 5.27.16 and 8.31.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the date of the child's admission.
The file for staff # 3 contained a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 8/16/22 that was renewed beyond 60 months after the previous clearance dated 8/10/17.
There was an uncovered outlet in the playroom accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There was disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer and Lysol label " Keep out of reach of children " accessible to children in the green room.
There were ceiling tiles coming off some with water damaged and rust on the metal ceiling tiles holders in the yellow, blue, green, red room in the girl's bathroom, on the playroom by the window and on the hallway by the purple room entry door. There was rubber base board pulling off the wall in the playroom.
There was peeling paint on the back wall in the yellow room.
The metal parts under the sink in the girl's bathroom were rusted and corroded.
There was a cracked clear bin in the blue room. There was a blue shelf with chipped corners exposing splinters in the red room.
The files for child #1,2,3 and 4 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.
The files for child #5, 6 and 7 lacked a medication log for medication that was stored at the facility.
The facility lacked documentation of an annual emergency drill.
The files for staff # 1 and 3 have a current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 8/30/22-8/30/24. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 5/22/20-5/22/22. The file for staff #2 has a current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 8/31/21-8/31/23. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 5/15/19-5/15/21.
The file for staff #3 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 9/15/22 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 8/27/17.
“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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Has ST Johns Catholic Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 6, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 included child abuse clearances which were obtained for volunteer purposes and are therefore invalid for employment purposes.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST Johns Catholic Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Johns Catholic Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ST Johns Catholic Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 17, 2019. 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 Johns Catholic Preschool compare with other daycares in Canonsburg?
It is #9 of 20 centers in Canonsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST Johns Catholic Preschool last inspected?
Jan 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs ST Johns Catholic Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST John Xxiii Catholic Preschool.
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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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