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ST Matthew School

3040 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

ST Matthew School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 250 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 49 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 49). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,053 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #1,053 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
46 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
49 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 18, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jan 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Training & qualifications 11
Emergency preparedness 10
Building & playground safety 6
Background checks 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have their child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, and national sex offender registry on file. Facility person # 4 did not have their state police clearance, DHS FBI clearance, on file and their child abuse clearance was for volunteer not employment. At the time of the inspection facility person 2, 3, 4 did not have their Mandated Reporter training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “The operator met with Facility Persons #2, #3, and #4 to review required clearances, training, and personnel file requirements. All named facility persons have since completed the required clearances and Mandated Reporter training and provided documentation, which is now maintained in their…”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their emergency plan reviewed and documented on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “Moving forward, the emergency plan review form will be maintained in the DHS facility information binder and reviewed annually to ensure continued compliance.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “The administrator worked with facility person #4 to confirm that the employee completed the required emergency plan training, reviewed the emergency plan content with the employee, and obtained a signed certificate and confirmation page.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have their annual fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “The employee has since completed the required annual fire safety training and provided documentation of completion.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of the inspection facility person #4 had a foreign degree that needed to be translated and evaluated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “The facility has since obtained a translated and notarized copy of the foreign degree, which is now maintained on file.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection child# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have child service reports (CSR) on file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “The required Child Service Reports have since been completed for all facility children and are now maintained in their individual student files.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
At the time of inspection, children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have a fee agreement in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Fee agreements have since been completed and placed in each child's file to accompany payment plan agreements.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of the inspection children 1,2,3,4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have updated emergency contact forms on file in their classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Parents have reviewed updated emergency contact forms which have been added to the corresponding child's paperwork and appropriately filed.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 3, and 4 did not have their verification of experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “The operator and the named facility persons have since completed the required verification of employment/experience paperwork, which is now maintained in their personnel files.”
Core safety Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility persons 01had expired NSOR DHS FBI Clearance, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 and 09 did not have DHS FBI or NSOR clearances and facility person 04 did not have disclosure on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Inform personnel about missing documents and insert them in their file folders”
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Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of fire drills being conducted every 30 days (only had dates from 9/17/24-2/25/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Update the fire drills log to include drills previous to 9/17/2024”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
At the time of inspection facility did not have the method of contacting parents in their emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Include a copy of the letter sent to parents at the beginning of the school year with the other POC documents”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of inspection facility did not have a method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Include a copy of the letter sent to parents at the beginning of the school year with the other POC documents”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of inspection facility did not have their emergency plan reviewed annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Create a page that includes date of annual review of the Emergency Plan and add a footer that includes the date of policy updates”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of inspection facility persons 02, 05 and 09 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Provide these facility persons with a copy of the plan and review it with them.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At the time of inspection, the gym had an outlet that did not have a safety cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Insert plug covers in locations occupied by preK students”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of inspection facility's classroom Prek4B's first aid kit 1 (indoor) was missing soap and gloves and kit 2 (outdoor) was missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Insert soap and gloves in first aid kits”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of inspection facility classroom prek4b ceiling tiles (4) were missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Replace ceiling tiles”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of inspection facility classroom were dim and missing light bulbs (classroom PrekA was missing 3 bulbs and classroom Prek3B was missing 1 bulb).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Replace the missing/dim lightbulbs”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility persons 01 & 09 did not have a Health Assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Inform personnel of their need for the health assessment and place the documentation in their file folder.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility person 09 did not have a Mantoux testing or reading results on file at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Inform personnel of their need for the health assessment and place the documentation in their file folder.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of inspection facility did not have their pickup / drop off procedure posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Post pick-up/drop-off procedures on the bulletin board at the student entrance to the school”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of inspection facility did not have accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions in their emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Include the procedures regarding accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions in the Emergency Plan.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility did not have an annual emergency drill conducted or documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Complete the template for the lockdown drill conducted in February.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection facility did not send their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to their local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Include a copy of the letter that was sent to the municipality and emergency management ceneter when asking them to review our Emergency Plan with the other POC documents.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have their annual written notification to location of facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicle routes around the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Include a copy of the email/letter sent to the police regarding school zone signage with the other POC documents”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility person 01 did not have Health and Safety update and facility person 09 did not have Health and safety or Health and Safety update on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Inform personnel of need for documentation of the health assessment and place it in file”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Add written policy to the policy binders and disseminate it to staff”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have labiality insurance for daycare and aftercare program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Send a copy of the liability insurance to the inspector”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of inspection facility person 01 did not have fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Inform facility person 1 to complete the training”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection facility persons 01, 04, and 09 did not have education or experience, facility persons 02 and 07 did not have experience on file, facility person 03 needs to have their high school diploma translated, facility person 05 transcript is needed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Ask these facility persons for copies of transcripts. Complete the experience document for those without a college degree. Get the foreign language translated and notarized.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility person 01 had an incomplete annual evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Insert a copy of this person's annaul evaluation in her folder.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection facility did not have emergency contact forms in the classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Place copies of the emergency contact information in each child care space.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted in any of the classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Post the emergency transporation plan in each classroom and provide a copy with students' contact information binder for easy transport for excursions.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At the time of inspection facility persons 06, 08, and 09 did not have a file at the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Create the missing file folders and insert the person's necessary documents in each.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection facility persons 01, 03 and 09 did not have two written non-family references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Inform these staff members of the need for two non family references and insert these in their file.”
Citation Mar 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection facility person 01 had 3 of 12 hours of training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Inform this facility person that she has to complete the required training hours.”
Core safety Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons #1 through 9 files did not include DHS FBI clearances. Staff persons # 2 file also did not include NSOR clearance. Staff person# 8 file also did not include required out of state New Jersey State criminal history, and child abuse registry clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Notify staff of missing documents and offer reimbursement for costs rendered. Provide staff with correct DHS code for finger print.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed the 2 middle sinks located in the boy's bathroom water measured at 118° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2023): “Provider will notify maintenance staff to inform them of the sink repair needed in the girls and boys bathroom.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed the last stall located in the girl's bathroom toilet does not flush.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2023): “Provider will inform maintenance staff of broken toilet.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3,5,7,8,9, and 11 file did not include verification of fire safety training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Provider will notify staff persons of required trainings.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons #4 and 10 has not completed the following required pre-service pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Provider will notify all staff persons of required pediatric first aid CPR training. This staff will be conducted onsite on 1/18/23.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Provider will notify staff persons of required mandatory trainings.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3 and 12 files did not include verification of annual evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Provider will create an evaluation tool for all staff and meet with individual staff persons annually.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child# 1, 2, and 3 agreement form was not signed by the facility operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Provider will review and sign child # 1,2, and 3 agreement form”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child #1, 2, and 3 agreement form did not include fee amount to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Provider will ensure that agreement forms include fee amounts and fee due dates.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child # 1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include written consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Create a form for families in pre-k that includes emergency contact information and consent for emergency medical care and send it to those parents where the documentation is missing.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child #1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Create a form for families in pre-k that includes consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff and send it to those parents where the documentation is missing.”
Citation Jan 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3,4,6,7, and 8 file did not include verification of required annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Provider will notify staff of missing training and reimburse costs for training completed in a timely manner.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 250 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 31, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator ST Matthew School
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00251022
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Common questions

Has ST Matthew School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 18, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have their child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, and national sex offender registry on file. Facility person # 4 did not have their state police clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about ST Matthew School?

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

STAR 1, effective Dec 31, 2022. 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 School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,053 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was ST Matthew School last inspected?

Dec 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs ST Matthew School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST Matthew School.

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.

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