ST Norbert Early Education Center

6 Greenlawn Rd, Paoli, PA 19301 · Chester County

Keystone STAR 1

ST Norbert Early Education Center is a certified child care center in Paoli, PA, with capacity for 264 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 52 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #209 of 214 centers in Chester County and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 87% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited

Tied for #209 of 214 centers in Chester County

3 Core-safety citations

49 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

52 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 17, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12

Training & qualifications 12

Health & medication 9

Emergency preparedness 7

Building & playground safety 4

Background checks 3

Food & feeding 3

Transportation 1

Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

The emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE THE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises and did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “To update the emergency plan with the correct information.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

There was no emergency plan posted in the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Update the old plan and post the updated plan in to the building in the facility room.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

The file for staff #4 did not include a physical exam.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “EMPLOYEE #4 IS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE PHYSICAL COMPLETED.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)

There were no pick up and drop off procedures available when requested.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “PROCEDURES ARE POSTED AND AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “To update the emergency plan with the correct information.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)

The emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or relocation and did not include a location for staff and children to relocate to.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “To put in the emergency plan the information needed on how staff are to respond.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

There was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “SEND UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TO CHESTER COUNTY AND OCE.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)

Upon request, there was no record of current liability insurance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “To get the updated liability insurance.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider will submit the pediatric CPR AND FIRST AID FOR STAFF #3.”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

While reviewing staff files, the file for staff #2 and staff #3 is missing the fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “EMPLOYEE #2 AND EMPLOYEE #3 WILL COMPLETE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING”

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

The files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #4 did not include a verification of childcare experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “EMPLOYEE #1 VERIFICATION IS ATTACHED AND EMPLYEE #2 AND #4 ARE GETTING THEM.”

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Core safety Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have the correct required FBI clearance (had the Department of Education, not DHS version) and was with 7 preschool age children unsupervised. Staff 1 was a provisional hire. Staff 2 did not have the NSOR clearance letter on file and was past their provisional hire period.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “Staff 1 will get the correct DHS FBI clearance and will not work in a daycare position until staff 1 receives the clearance. Staff 2 applied for their NSOR but will not work in a daycare position until staff 2 receives their NSOR clearance letter.”

Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of the results of the TB test on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “Staff 1 will obtain the results of a TB test, and it will be kept on file.”

Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

At the time of the inspection, Staff 2's physical did not state if the staff was free from communicable diseases and suitable to work in child care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “Staff 2 will take the physical form back to the doctor to have them fill it if they are free from communicable diseases and suitable to work in child care.”

Core safety Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Violation continues from renewal inspection on 11/7/23. During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, documentation for staff member #6 (no hire date given) provided but did not include the PA criminal, child abuse, FBI or National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR) clearances, the disclosure statement along with mandated reporter training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately. Staff member resigned in November 2023.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

Violation continues from renewal inspection on 11/7/23. During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, the rest equipment located and used in room 104 (Pre K 3) was not labeled for the use of specific child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “All rest mats in the Pre-K 3 and PRE-K rooms are currently labeled for each individual student”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Violation continues from renewal inspection on 11/7/23. During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, a health assessment was submitted for staff member #6.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff member #6 resigned in November 2023.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Information re: medical problems/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)/3270.192(3)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, the health assessment submitted for staff member #4 did not address the 'yes' answer to question #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff member #4 will be notified and will be asked for a doctor's note to explain the answer to question #2 on the health assessment form.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, yogurt, pepperoni and cheese were observed in lunch boxes of children in care (not refrigerated as required).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “3 refrigerators were purchased for the Pre-K classrooms to keep all lunches cold as required. Snacks and lunches are properly placed in the refrigerator each day.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)

Violation continues from renewal inspection on 11/7/23. During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, documentation for staff member #6 was submitted for the renewal inspection. Documentation to verify that staff member #6 qualifies as a staff member was not submitted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff person #6 resigned in November 2023.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, verification of education and experience was not submitted for staff member #5 and education (degree with no major or curriculum) submitted for staff member #13 does not qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Verification forms for employees will be obtained to show years of experience. High School or College transcripts will be obtained.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Violation continues from renewal inspection on 11/7/23. During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, the file for staff member #12 did not include verification of experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff member #12 filled out the required verification employment form to show her experience to meet the AGS qualifications.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in room 101 (pre-k 3B).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Violation continues from renewal inspection on 11/7/23. A written plan of daily activities was posted and laid out visible in room 101 (Pre-K 3B).”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

Violation continues from renewal inspection on 11/7/23. During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions were not posted in any of the childcare spaces/classrooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “An emergency plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care, staff provisions and who will take charge will be posted in each space by 2/15/24.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, two written, nonfamily references were not submitted for staff member #9.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff member #9 will submit reference letters.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training presented for staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, #11, #12 and #13 were conducted by an unauthorized entity (Training company was not an approved Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) instructor). Pre-service health and safety training was not submitted for staff member #8.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “All Cares and early childhood teachers/assistants will complete the approved CPR & First Aid Training by an approved provider on Friday, March 15, 2024. Certificates will be scanned once we receive them.”

Citation Feb 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, verification of 12 clock hour of childcare training was not received for staff members #4 (needs 6 hours), staff member #7 (needs 2 hours), staff member #8 (needs 12 hours), staff member #10 (needs 2 hours) and staff member #13 (needs 9 hours) of annual childcare trainings.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff members will be notified of how many hours they will need. The mandatory 12 hours and 2 hours needed will be completed by March 25th.”

Core safety Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/7/23, documentation for staff member #6 (no hire date given) provided but did not include the PA criminal, child abuse, FBI or National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR) clearances, the disclosure statement along with mandated reporter training.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately. Staff member resigned in November 2023.”