ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery School
ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery School is a certified child care center in Yeadon, PA, with capacity for 133 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #148 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 2/25/26 during the renewal inspection the diaper table located in the Busy Bees Classroom was unlocked and there was Lysol and Diaper cream accessible to the children.
On 2/25/26 during the renewal inspection the ceiling light in the Busy Bees classroom frequently blinked and is in need of repair.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, a provisional employee, was observed working unsupervised at the time of the inspection.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include all facility persons in the plan and their role during an emergency. Also, the emergency plan did not have requirements for continuity of operations. Also, staff #1 and #2 were observed working without being supervised by at least an AGS prior to completing their pre-service training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that two trash cans in the blue room, did not have a lid.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the blue room did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the wall on the left, upon entering the blue room had peeling/damaged paint.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an updated health report on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3 and 5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3 and 5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the updated agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #4 and #5 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2, hired in 8/2023, did not have a Pa State police clearance or a NSOR certificate on file. Staff #3 did not have mandated reporter training on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs posted that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a health report on file prior to providing initial service. Staff #4 had a health report that was more than 24 months old.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for toddlers and children with disabilities.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child the facility did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. The facility had a policy known as Shaken Baby policy that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff #4 did not have documentation of the completion of the health and safety update.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $30.00 | $25.00 |
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 Michaels Episcopal Nursery School 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 Feb 13, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, a provisional employee, was observed working unsupervised at the time of the inspection.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery 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 Michaels Episcopal Nursery School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 9, 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 Michaels Episcopal Nursery School compare with other daycares in Delaware County?
It is tied for #148 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery School last inspected?
Feb 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool, $30.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST Michaels 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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