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Pennsylvania · Havertown

ST Matthew Day Care

Glen Gary Rd And W Chester, Havertown, PA 19083 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1

ST Matthew Day Care is a certified child care center in Havertown, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 38 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (25 of 38). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 15 centers in Havertown and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#8 of 15 centers in Havertown
4 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 29, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 25
Emergency preparedness 3
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 2
Supervision 2
Staff ratios 1
Transportation 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include an updated health record and a record of child's immunized status. Health record dated 7/17/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Parent was notified that their child physical form was outdated. Parent provide a current form via email current as of 3/19/25”
Citation Oct 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Parents work from home address but did not write it out in place of work address area. Director had parent complete this section.”
Citation Oct 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Parent was notified that they needed to include addresses of emergency contact release persons”
Citation Oct 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include consents for minor first aid and emergency medical treatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Parent was asked to complete the emergency contact form to include permission for staff to administer minor first aid needs”
Core safety Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)
During the unannounced visit cert rep observed while walking down the stairs a child crying on the floor in the infant room where there was 1 staff with 4 infants. The staff person was changing another child. The staff person in the Duck's classroom was standing in the doorway of the Duck's classroom with 9 older toddlers and preschoolers while helping with bathroom with another staff person in the hallway called for another staff person to come help. The staff person standing in the doorway went into the infant classroom before the other staff person got into the Duck's classroom leaving the children unsupervised and out of ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Staff will wait for another staff person before moving to another classroom. All staff completed supervision training and on file.”
Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the liability insurance expired 1/1/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Centers liability insurance renewed 1/1/2025.”
Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed 2 staff persons surfing on their cell phones in the Bear classroom with 6 preschoolers in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Staff was informed that the use of cell phones or mobile devices is not allowed while supervising children. Use of cell phones is for emergencies or on staff breaks.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “St. Matthews plan will be updated to include our continuity of operations plan.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a box used for rodents in the corner on the floor in the infant classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Box used for rodents in infant room was removed.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first aid kit in the Lamb classroom did not include gauze.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Director added guaze to the Lamb room first aid box.”
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Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the children in the Lamb classroom washed their hands then sat on the floor before being seated at the table to eat lunch. The children in the Bear classroom did not wash their hands before lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “All staff persons will ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after using the bathroom, potty or after being diapering.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written notification of safe routes was not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “A written notification and diagram for safe routes will be posted in all areas of building.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The annual emergency drill was not conducted annually and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “St. Matthew's plan added accommodations for infant, toddler and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Documentation of emergency plan delivery was mailed on July 12, 2024 to Thomas J Clark, III copy ini emergency plan.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection The Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “St. Matthew's will update the shaken baby syndrome policy to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 fee agreement was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Child #3 fee agreement was updated and signed by the director.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1-5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Child #1-5 agreement form was updated and corrected.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Child #3 agreement form was updated to include the time of arrival and pick up times.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #2-4 did not include the release persons name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Agreement forms for child #2 and 4 were updated and completed by parent to include persons designated by them to release the child.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 and 5 did not include the physicians name and address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Emergency contact for child #1 and 5 forms were updated and completed to include physicians name and addresses.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 5 did not include the parents work address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Emergency contacts for child #1, 2 and 5 forms were updated to include parents work phone number and address.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1, 3-5 did not include the special needs of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Emergency contacts for child #1, 3 and 5 have been updated to include special needs of the child.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 and 5 did not inlcude the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Emergency contact forms for child #1 and 5 were updated to include health ins coverage and policy number.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1-3 and 5 did not include the release persons address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Emergency contact forms for child #1-3 and 5 were updated to include release persons addresses and phone numbers.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency transportation plan did not include staffing provisions and not posted in the lamb and infant classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Emergency transportation plan was updated on December 11th and posted in the Lamb and Infant classrooms.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement was not updated once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Fee agreement will be updated once in a 6 month period and signatures obtained.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Child #4 emergency contact was updated and completed.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection the hot water temperature was 117 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “Operator will lower the hot water temperature to under 110 degrees.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement did not include the child arrival and departure times for child #1-5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “Operator will include the child's arrival and departure times on the fee agreement for child #1-5.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement did not include the release persons name for child #1-5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “Operator will include the release persons name for the fee agreement for child #1-5.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #1-5 did not include any extra services which could be considered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “Operator will include the extra services considered for child #1-5 fee agreement.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact did not include the release persons name, address and telephone number for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “Operator will obtain the release persons name, address and telephone number for child #1 emergency contact.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1-5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “Operator will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs for child #1-5.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection child #1-5 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “Operator will obtain for the emergency contact signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for child #1-5.”
Core safety Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection of staff records it was revealed that staff person #3 did not have a completed NSOR {National Sex Offender Registry Clearance}, and staff person #4 did not have a completed disclosure form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff person #3's NSOR form was in the file, but I forgot to scan it to you in the paperwork submitted for staff person. I emailed you a copy with this plan of correction as well as a copy of staff person #4's completed disclosure form.”
Core safety Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the onsite inspection staff persons number 1, and 2 were not able to identify specific children assigned to their group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “caregivers working with co-teachers will be assigned a list of students each day in which they will be in charge of throughout that day. They will be responsible to know and name them when asked,”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the onsite inspection the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child for emergency and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Copies of emergency transporting policy for students during an emergency will be posted in each classroom setting.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During the inspection of children's files it was determined that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain permission to administer minor first aid, and to seek emergency medical care, These two consents are required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Child # 1's parental consent form was updated by the parent, dated and initialed on 11/10/2022. A copy was submitted by email for you to review.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $63.88 $51.20
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $63.88 $51.20
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.88 $51.20
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.58 $47.25
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.00 $56.60
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.80 $21.00

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 67 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 7, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 12, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator ST Matthew Reformed Episcopal Church
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 449-2620
State certificate # CER-00249094
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Common questions

Has ST Matthew Day Care 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 8, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the unannounced visit cert rep observed while walking down the stairs a child crying on the floor in the infant room where there was 1 staff with 4 infants. The staff person was changing another child. The staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about ST Matthew Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Matthew Day 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 Matthew Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 12, 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 Matthew Day Care compare with other daycares in Havertown?

It is #8 of 15 centers in Havertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was ST Matthew Day Care last inspected?

Oct 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does ST Matthew Day Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.88 for newborn, $63.88 for infant, $63.88 for young toddler, $50.58 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs ST Matthew Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST Matthew Reformed Episcopal Church.

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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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