Visitation BVM School
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.
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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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and there was no immunization records included in the file of child #3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #7 did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the file did not include an emergency drill log.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include a fire drill log.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #7 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and there was no emergency transportation plans posted in the childcare spaces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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):
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, child 8 emergency contact form did not state the release person's address on the form.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility was unable to provide two non family reference for staff 3, 4 and 5.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 7/19/22, the facility currents certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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