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ST Michaels Episcopal Nursery School

813 Longacre Blvd, Yeadon, PA 19050 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #148 of 254 centers in Delaware County
2 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Feb 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Mar 7, 2022 · 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 8
Building & playground safety 6
Transportation 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “Diaper table was locked and staff were told to lock diaper table after each use”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 2/25/26 during the renewal inspection the ceiling light in the Busy Bees classroom frequently blinked and is in need of repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “On 2/25/26 there was a work order that was placed to fix the light in classroom”
Core safety Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Until such time as the required NSOR clearance has been provided, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s)…”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include all facility persons and their role during an emergency. The provider will update their emergency plan to include continuity of operations that will include; plans for the care of the children and the operation of the business in the aftermath…”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that two trash cans in the blue room, did not have a lid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Lids will be placed on the trash cans.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the blue room did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The provider will tape the emergency telephone numbers to the back of each handset or on the parent board in the classroom.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The area of the wall with the peeling/damaged paint will be scraped and painted or covered up.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an updated health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The parent will provide a health report dated within the last 12 months.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “The provider will develop and post a written policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “The provider will submit to the local traffic authority, the facility's written plan identifying the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The provider will specify the date on which the fee is to be paid, on the agreement form.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The provider will specify the child's arrival and departure times, on the agreement form.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The provider will specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released, on the agreement form.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The provider will specify the date of the child's admission, on the agreement form.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The provider will have the parent include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “The provider will post in a conspicuous location, the plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan will accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.”
Core safety Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Staff #2 will provide a completed state police certificate and NSOR certificate dated within the last 60 months. Staff #2 will not work until all clearances are on file at the facility. Staff #2 will not work in childcare until all clearances are on file at the facility. Staff #3 will provide a…”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The provider will develop a handwashing sign that says," A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating." The sign will be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Staff #2 will provide an initial health report and staff #4 will provide an updated health report.”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2024): “The provider will develop and post a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The provider shall update the sections of their emergency plans that address special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions to include accommodations for the toddlers and children with disabilities, in care.”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The provider will develop and post the evacuation route on the parent board.”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2024): “The provider will submit to the local traffic authority, the facility's written plan identifying the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency plan to address facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. The facility will also update the shaken baby policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff #4 will complete the health and…”
Citation Feb 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2024): “The provider will develop a written plan and post in a conspicuous location, which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan will accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with…”

“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

Capacity 133 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 9, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator ST Michaels Episcopal Church
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 259-3266
State certificate # CER-00255056
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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.

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.

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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