ST Pauls Day Care
ST Pauls Day Care is a certified child care center in Douglassville, PA, with capacity for 159 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 45 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 45). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #106 of 138 centers in Berks County and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The incorrect disclosure form was on file for the following staff: staff #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12.
Staff #11 had clearances with convictions that had not been submitted to OCDEL for review.
The most recent notification to the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was 5/21/25, a period of greater than 1 year.
The existing shaken baby/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment policy did not sufficiently address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
There was a gap of greater than one year in the annual fire safety trainings for staff #2, #3, #4, and #5. Staff #6 did not have fire safety training within 1 year of hire date (see code sheet for hire date).
Staff person #1has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Staff #1 completed Get Started with Center -Based Care on 5/13/22 but did not complete the one hour update. Staff #1 also completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1, but did not complete part 2.
There was no documentation of two years of experience with children to qualify staff #10 and #12 for the identified position of Assistant Group Supervisor.
The emergency contact information for several children who started summer camp were not in the classroom where they were receiving care.
Staff #3 did not have 12 hours of training for the training year 12/19/24 - 12/19/25. Staff#4 did not have 12 hours of training for the training year 9/9/24 - 9/9/25. Staff #5 did not have 12 hours of training for the training year 12/19/24 - 12/19/25.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, staff person #3 had PSP clearances dated 11/19/2019 and 12/5/2024 as well as child abuse clearances dated 1/24/2020 and 3/1/2025, which are past 60 months. Staff person #4 has PSP clearances on file dated 1/21/2020 and 2/19/2025 as well as child abuse clearances dated 1/29/2020 and 3/2/2024, which are past 60 months. Staff person #5 completed mandated reporter training on 1/21/2019 and 1/22/2024, which is past 60 months. Staff person #6 does not have signed, dated disclosure on file. Most recent NSOR clearance in the file of staff person #7 is dated 1/28/2020, which is past 60 months.
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During renewal inspection conducted 6/10/2025, the zipper of a vinyl toy in the Toddler 1 room was broken, exposing the foam inside. Nap mats in the Kindergarten Prep and Pre-K 2 rooms were ripped, exposing the foam inside.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, facility's smoke alarm testing log reflects that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days from 3/11/2025-4/11/2025.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, facility's written policy for SBS/AHT does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, staff person #1 and staff person #2 completed pediatric first-aid/CPR on 6/9/2025, which was past 90 days of their start dates (see LIS code sheet).
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school-age room.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, there was no fee agreement on file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet for start date).
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2024, emergency contact form for child #3 is missing father's work address and work phone number as well as the phone number of the child's physician.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, emergency contact form for child #2 is missing release person's address.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2024, there was no emergency contact form present in the infant room for child #4.
During renewal inspection conducted 6/10/2025, facility's old certificate that expired on 10/7/2024 was posted.
Incident investigation verified that an infant fell out of a high chair on 11/8/2024 after child was dropped off by a family member who placed the child in the high chair. Staff did not realize that the family member did not strap the child in, and the child fell out when the staff member removed the tray from the high chair.
During renewal inspection, the following staff files were found to be noncompliant with CPSL/Chapter 3490: Staff person #2: PSP request dated 6/6/2023, which is not an acceptable clearance. NSOR clearance was obtained 6/26/2024, which was past 45-day provisional period (see LIS code sheet for start date). Staff person #3: PSP clearances on file are dated 12/20/2017 and 1/1/2023, which is past 60 months. Staff person #4: PSP clearances on file are dated 11/1/2018 and 1/5/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file are dated 10/31/2018 and 1/19/2024, which is past 60 months. FBI clearances on file are dated 11/30/2018 and 1/5/2024, which are past 60 months. Mandated reporter trainings on file are dated 1/2/2019 and 1/15/2024, which is past 60 months.
During renewal inspection, parent letter explaining facility's emergency plan (Attachment 9 in emergency plan) does not include method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and also does not address how parents will be notified that emergency situation has ended and how to reunify with their child/ren.
During renewal inspection, immunization record on file for child #2 reflects that child has had 2 of 3 doses each of DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Rotavirus vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #2 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB).
During renewal inspection, parent letter explaining facility's emergency plan (Attachment 9 in emergency plan) does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During renewal inspection, staff #1, who was hired as an aide, does not have proof of at least an 8th grade education on file.
During renewal inspection, written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Toddler 1 room.
During renewal inspection, release person's address and phone number were missing from emergency contact form of child #1.
On 1/25/24, child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
During a complaint investigation on 10/17/23, child #1 was missing the third dose of Hepatitis B vaccine; child #2 and #3 were missing the second dose of Hepatitis A. No exemption letters were on file. Child #1, #2, and #3 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.
As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, Staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have the NSOR and must be removed from care. There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Staff #4.
As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures that included lockdown, and accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the cots in Room 132 were not placed with 2 feet of space on three sides during nap time.
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the refrigerator in room 125 that contained the children's lunches and snacks read 50 degrees. Upon a second check, the thermometer read 47 degrees.
As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the health assessment for Staff #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, Staff #2 did not have documentation of two years of experience with children to qualify for the stated assistant group supervisor position.
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the information about the growth and development of Child #1 was not provided on the Department's approved form.
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the file of Staff #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Ten hour Health and Safety training after 6/30/18.
Staff person #5 and staff person #6 have not completed an approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #7, #8, and #9 for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.
On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, one of the two references for Staff #1 was from a relative.
On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 and #3 had 11 annual hours of training and Staff #4 had 6.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $54.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $62.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
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 Pauls Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jun 8, 2026 (background checks): “The incorrect disclosure form was on file for the following staff: staff #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST Pauls Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ST Pauls Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 13, 2026. 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 Pauls Day Care compare with other daycares in Berks County?
It is tied for #106 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST Pauls Day Care last inspected?
Jun 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does ST Pauls Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for infant, $62.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ST Pauls Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST Pauls Lutheran 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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