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Visitation BVM School

300 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 · Philadelphia County
Reduction in Maximum capacity, April 2026 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) 1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Visitation BVM School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 55 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 55). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
51 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
55 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 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 23
Emergency preparedness 10
Training & qualifications 9
Health & medication 5
Background checks 4
Building & playground safety 2
Transportation 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #4 does not include a State Police and a Child Abuse clearance, staff #5 does not include FBI clearance and Staff #6 file does not include NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Provider will no longer have staff #4. staff #5 and staff #6 to work in a childcare position at the facility until they receive their State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a record of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Provider will train staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6, on the facilities emergency plan.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and there was no immunization records included in the file of child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Provider will get the parents of child #3 to provide an updated immunization record and place it in the file of child #3.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1 and child #2 did not include specified persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2026): “Provider will obtain the names of the release persons from the parents of child #1 and child #2 and will add them to the agreement forms.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the files for child #4 and child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Provider will get the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care from the parents of child #4 and child #5 and put it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent for emergency medical care from the parent of child #2.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Provider will have parents of child #1 and child #2 completely fill out the emergency contact form that includes the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Provider will have the insurance policy number put into the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file of child #4 and child #5 did not include the address and telephone number for the release person on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Provider will obtain the address and telephone number for the release person from the parent of child #4 and child #5 add it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms child #3 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Provider will get the parents of child #3 to sign parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
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Core safety Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 (exp. 8/16/20) and staff #7 did not include an updated or initial NSOR clearances Staff #5 did not include an approved mandated reporter certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #1 and staff #7 and mandated reporter for staff #5. Staff #1, staff #5 and staff #7 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative viewed the facility files and the file did not include a written agreement between school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants if the childcare program's facility is unable to meet requirements of Announcement C-24-02
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “Provider will get a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 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)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #7 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff #7.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the file did not include an emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include a fire drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Provider will conduct a fire drill and log the required information on the fire drill log to be used to record fire drills.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #5, and staff #6 file did not include a staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluations for staff #1 staff #2, staff #3, staff #5, and staff #6.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #7 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of childcare experience for staff #7 and will put in their files.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #7 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2025): “Provider will obtain two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #7 and will put into their personnel file.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #3 (needs 7hrs) and staff #5 (needs 6hrs) did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2, staff #3 and staff #5 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the training in the staff file.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a walkthrough and found that the first aid kits in the following rooms: 6th and 7th grader room, 8th grader room, 4th and 5th grader room, 1st grader room, kindergarten room, 3rd grader room and the 2nd grader rooms, were missing soap and gloves, while one room the 2nd grader room was also missing scissors and tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider will go through all first aid kits and add missing items.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and there was no health assessment included in the file for staff #2 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2024): “Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for staff #2 and #3.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files there was not a health assessment in the file for child #1, 2, 3 and 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider will contact the parents to get a recent health assessment.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and staff #5 file did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric CPR/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Provider will schedule a CPR training with a PQAS certified trainer and will have staff #2 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files, the file of child #2, #3 and #5 did not include an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider will change current agreement forms to DHS's form and have parents complete and provider sign.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and there was no emergency contact form included in the file for child #2, #3 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider will change current emergency contact forms to DHS's form and have parents complete.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and there was no DOB for child #1, #2 and #3 on the emergency contact information form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider will obtain DOB for the children from the parents and put on the emergency contact information form”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files the consent for emergency med care and minor first aid wasn't signed by parent for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 included in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider will have parents sign the consent for emergency med care and minor first aid on the emergency contact form. .”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and there was no verification of name, address, telephone number or age for staff #2 included in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2024): “Provider will obtain identification for staff #2 and put in their file.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and there was no verification of education for staff #1 and #2 included in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2024): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1 and #2 and put in staff files.”
Core safety Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include an FBI clearance. Staff #1 needs child abuse,, criminal and NSOR clearances from the state of Texas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will obtain the required FBI clearances for staff #1 and staff #2. STAFF #1 and staff #2 will no longer work in a child care position until they obtain all of their required clearances.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and 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, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and 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, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the identification and prevention of child maltreatment keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and there was no emergency transportation plans posted in the childcare spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will post a emergency transportation plan in a conspicuous location in each child care space.”
Core safety Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person #3 was hired less than 45 days. The file for facility person # 3 does not contain a receipt for FBI fingerprints and nsor request. The requirement to have the a receipt for the clearances on file was not met. Facility person #4 hired more than 45 days, file did not have verification of nsor clearance on file. The requirement to have the clearance on file was not met.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE FBI RECEIPT AND NSOR RECEIPT FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE LOCATED AND PLACED IN THE FILES.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arise.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “.THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE A PLAN FOR CONTACTING PARENTS DURING AND AFTER EACH POTENTIAL EMERGENCY SITUATION.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can safety be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE PROCESSESS AND PROCEDURES FOR CALLING PARENTS DURING AND AFTER EMERGENCIES.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility was unable to provide verification of staff 1,2,3,4 and 5 being trained in the emergency plan in the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL CONDUCT THE YEARLY EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND PLACE THE DATA SHEET IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S FILE”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 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)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, staff 3 and 4 file did not contain verification of a completed health assessment which includes results from physical, communicable diseases and tuberculin skin test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “STAFF MEMBER 3 AND 4 WILL PROVIDE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FROM A PHYSICIAN WITH THEIR TB RESULTS. THESE ASSESSMENTS WILL REMAIN IN THE STAFF FILES. STAFF WIL GET THEIR HEALTH ASSESSMENTS UPDATED EVERY TWO YEARS. THE INIITAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH TB RESULTS WILL REMAIN IN THE STAFF MEMBER'S FILE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “SAFE ROUTES WILL BE POSTED IN EACH ROOM AND PROGRAMMING SPACE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SENSORY SENSITIVITIES, AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE SHELTER OUT OF PLACE. EVACUATION PROCEDURES.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, facility was unable to provide current cardiopulmonary resuscitation for staff 1. Staff 1 CPR on file expired on 2/5/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “STAFF 1 WILL RETRIEVE HER UPDATED CPR CERTIFICATION BY PARTICIPATING IN THE REQUIRED TRAIN.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, 2, 5-- has not completed the following required pre-service Heath and Safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “STAFF MEMBERS 1,2 AND 5 WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE ONLINE 10 HOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. THE CERTIFICATE WILL BE KEPT IN THEIR FILE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility was unable to provide an evaluation for staff 1 and 2 within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE DIRECTOR WILL COMPLETE A YEARLY STAFF EVALUATION FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND KEEP THE EVALUATION IN THE FILE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility was unable to provide verification of experience for staff 1, 3,4 and 5. Staff 3, 4, and 5 was also missing verification of education for the position they held.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “STAFF MEMBERS 1,3,4 AND 5 HAVE HANDED IN THEIR CHILDCARE VERIFICATION FORMS. THESE FORMS HAVE BEEN PLACED IN EACH STAFF EMMBER'S FILE. STAFF EMMBERS ARE OBTAINNG THEIR PROOF OF EDUCATION DIPLOMAS, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES, WHICH WILL BE PLACED IN THEIR FILE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, room 4, 5, 6 and 8 did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE DAILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE HAS BEEN POSTED IN EACH SPACE USED FOR PROGRAMMING. THE SCHEDULE WILL REMAIN POSTED IN ALL ROOMS USED FOR PROGRAMMING.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, child 8 emergency contact form did not state the release person's address on the form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE PARENT WILL WRITE THE ADDRESS OF THE PERSON TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, upon request of emergency contact forms for children in space, the staff was unable to provide the form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE DIRECTOR COPIED THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR EACH CHILD AND PLACED THEM IN FOLDERS DESIGNATED BY GROUPS. EACH GROUP SUPERVISOR WAS GIVEN THE FOLDER THAT PERTAINS TO THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. THE GROUP SUPERVISOR WILL HAVE THE FOLDER WITH HIM/HER AT ALL TIMES.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, child 2, 3, 7 and 8 agreement form has not been updated in the last six months. child 6 emergency contact form has not been updated in the last six months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “PARENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS TO REVIEW AND SIGN. THE PARENT OF CHILD 6 WILL BE GIVEN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM TO UPDATE”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility was unable to provide two non family reference for staff 3, 4 and 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “EACH STAFF MEMBER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES. THESE REFERENCES HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE STAFF FILES.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility was unable to provide verification of staff 5 completing pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “STAFF PERSONS SHALL COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility currents certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “THE CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WILL BE POSTED IN THE FRAME IN THE AFTERCARE OFFICES, AS WELL AS THE MAIN SCHOOL OFFICE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility was unable to provide verification of staff 1 and 2 completing 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “STAFF 1 AND 2 COMPLETED THE 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Reduction in Maximum capacity Apr 16, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $37.50 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $10.00 $10.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $10.00 $10.00

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 32 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 15, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 15, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 634-7280
State certificate # CER-00254531
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Common questions

Has Visitation BVM School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Sep 21, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #4 does not include a State Police and a Child Abuse clearance, staff #5 does not include FBI clearance and Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Visitation BVM School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Visitation BVM School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Visitation BVM School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 15, 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 Visitation BVM School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Visitation BVM School last inspected?

Sep 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Visitation BVM School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $37.50 for preschool, $10.00 for young school-age, $10.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Visitation BVM School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Archdiocese Of Philadelphia.

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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