ST Pauls Lutheran Church Nursery School
ST Pauls Lutheran Church Nursery School is a certified child care center in Glenside, PA, with capacity for 102 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 20). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 13 centers in Glenside and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed 2/17/2026 in classroom 204 and in the bathroom of classroom 201 there was baby wipes labeled "keep out the reach out of children" located in the bathrooms not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed on 2/17/2026 in classroom 204 the refrigerator did not contain an operating thermometer.
Observed 2/17/2026 child #5 EPI Pen was not in its original container. The EPI Pen was observed without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed 2/17/2026 child# 1 did not contain health reports in their files.
Observed 2/10/2026 in child # 1 and 4 file the health insurance information was incomplete from the emergency contact form.
Observed 2/17/2026 child # 1 file was missing the telephone and addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form
Observed 2/10/2026 child #1,3 and 5 files did not contain a review and update on the emergency contact and or agreement form that is conducted once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Observed 2/17/2026 staff #1 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file during the inspection.
Observed 2/25/2025 Staff #1 file did not contain the required Child Abuse clearance on file it was a volunteer clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff 2 has not completed their mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (10-2-2019).
Observed 2/25/2025 the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations if an emergency occurs.
Observed on 2/25/2025 in classroom #204 the refrigerator thermometer was missing in the refrigerator.
Observed 2/25/2025, during the inspection it was observed that Fire drills were not conducted since February 2024 to September 2024, and there was not a written record of the fire drills conducted on file.
Observed 2/25/2025 emergency contact information was not located in the childcare space where children receive care.
Observed 2/25/2025 staff # 3 file did not include a degree nor transcript from an acceptable educational institution that verifies the highest grade completed in elementary nor secondary schooling.
Observed 2/15/2024 child file #1 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 10/7/2022.
Observed 1/17/2023 Child #2 health assessment was not dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Observed 2/15/2024 child file # 2, emergency contact form was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Observed 2/14/2023 staff #4 file CPR and first aid training was incomplete.
Observed 2/14/2023 staff #1,2,3 files did not contain staff evaluations from director.
Observed 2/14/2023 child #1 file emergency contact form did not contain addresses from the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $85.45 | $85.45 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $133.03 | $133.03 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | — | $17.55 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | — | $17.55 |
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 Lutheran Church Nursery School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 25, 2025 (background checks): “Observed 2/25/2025 Staff #1 file did not contain the required Child Abuse clearance on file it was a volunteer clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff 2 has…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST Pauls Lutheran Church Nursery School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Pauls Lutheran Church 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 Pauls Lutheran Church Nursery School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 6, 2019. 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 Lutheran Church Nursery School compare with other daycares in Glenside?
It is #4 of 13 centers in Glenside by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST Pauls Lutheran Church Nursery School last inspected?
Feb 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does ST Pauls Lutheran Church Nursery School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.45 for older toddler, $133.03 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ST Pauls Lutheran Church Nursery School?
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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