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Saint Marys Nursery School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Quick Facts

Capacity
53 children
Languages
English, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 386-0321
3916 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243691
License Issued
Sep 27, 2025
Expired
Sep 27, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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St. Mary's nursery offers a no-pressure environment in which children have an opportunity to be the agents of their own learning. This philosophy of respect for children and their ability to make choices builds self-esteem and creates a foundation of learning that is purely positive; therefore, the child's relationship to school will be positive as the child moves on to grade school. Children will always choose to learn when they are ready for the challenge. Forcing a child into an activity that may be beyond their developmental abilities only teaches a child that the activity is difficult and should generally be avoided. Consequently, we employ game playing teaching techniques, freedom, validation and abundant support and affection to generate enthusiasm for learning. Saint Mary's Nursery School graduates are invariably ready for kindergarten.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-07-28 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request a valid health assessment.
2025-07-28 Renewal 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(b)

Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the medical professional's information, including address; number; signature or professional title.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request that the health assessment is complete entirely.
2025-07-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the radiator cover in the preschool classroom was not in good repair and the rug in the older toddler classroom was a potential tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider repaired the cover and rug.
2024-07-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-07-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
2024-07-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a complete copy of FBI history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of FBI history information as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #1 was removed from the facility.
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/18/23 the file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include out of state clearances. Staff #1 was missing NJ clearances, staff #2 was missing MD clearances and staff #3 was missing NY clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 application sent out on 07/07/23 and processed on 07/17/23. Staff #2 application sent out on 07/21/23. Staff #3 application sent out on 07/20/23.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We asked staff # 2 to send the form back to the doctor's office to confirm an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE THREE LUNCH BOXES SITTING ON SHELVES IN THE BUNNIES CLASSROOM WHICH CONTAINED YOGURT THAT WAS NOT BEING REFRIGERATED.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Email will be sent to parents perishable items will be placed in the refrigerator. Items will be checked in the morning and placed in the refrigerator.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSEPCTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR SHELTER IN PLACE FOR AN EMERGENCY LOCK-DOWN.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan for lockdown procedures has been added. We do have shelter in place and shelter at locations away from our premises in our emergency plan handbook.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1, # 2, # 3 AND # 4 RECIEVED TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An immediate emergency plan training will be provided to staff # 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 (HIRE DATE SEE CODE SHEET) AND # 2 ( HIRE DATE, SEE CODE SHEET) DID NOT INCLUDE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff # 1 clearances were all received on April 13th. Staff # 2 is still on leave and was notified she will not be able to return to work until we receive her NSOR. Staff # 2 has contacted the state clearance department to resend her Certificate.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A DIRECTOR WAS NOT PRESENT OR EMPLOYED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our new director will start on July 5, 2022
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WERE MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR INCLUSIVE BATHROOM.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have covered the electrical outlets in the first floor inclusive bathroom.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS ( A FACILITY PERSON AND AN ABLE CHILD SHALL WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING) WERE NOT POSTED AT EACH TOILET, SINK, AND DIAPERING AREA THROUGHOUT THE FACILTIY.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We placed additional handwashing signs with the written requirements at each toilet. sink, and diapering area throughout the facility.
2022-04-12 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECITON, THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AT THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPERABLE.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We called the fire alarm company and someone was sent to replace the transformer on April 14. It has been working since.

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