St Lukes Day School LLC
St Lukes Day School LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 80 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 6 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 6). All 6 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
On 9/10/26, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of PA Criminal, Child Abuse, DHS FBI and NSOR clearances as required by CPSL. Staff #2 and Staff #5 files did not contain results of FBI clearance. Staff #6 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance. Staff #2 file did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #1, #2 and #7 files did not contain Mandated Reporter Trainings dated within 60 months as required by CPSL.
On 9/10/26, at time of initial inspection, cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in unlocked cabinets located in Room 1 and Room 2. A first aid kit was observed accessible to children in Room 1.
On 9/10/26, at time of initial inspection, handwashing signs were not posted in the boys and girls' bathroom.
On 9/10/26, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 files did not contain health assessments.
On 9/10/26, at time of initial inspection, the facility did not have original date of fire alarm installation as required by Panic & Fire Act 62 of 2020.
On 9/10/26, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of written references.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $64.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $52.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
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
Common questions
Has St Lukes Day School LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Sep 9, 2026 (background checks): “On 9/10/26, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of PA Criminal, Child Abuse, DHS FBI and NSOR clearances as required by CPSL. Staff #2 and Staff #5 files did not contain results of FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about St Lukes Day School LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at St Lukes Day School LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
When was St Lukes Day School LLC last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does St Lukes Day School LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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