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St Joseph School

Danville, PA · Montour County
1027 Ferry St, Danville, PA 17821
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Quick Facts

Capacity
118 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 275-2435
1027 Ferry St
Danville, PA 17821
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245612
License Issued
Nov 3, 2025
Active Through
Nov 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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About the Provider

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St Joseph School is a Child Care Center in Danville PA, with a maximum capacity of 118 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the child files and found that child file #1 was missing the required home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Office staff will inspector each file for the required information and update accordingly.
2025-08-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/12/24 and did not renew the pediatric first aid/CPR training until 5/15/24, staff #3 had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/13/24 and did not renew until 5/15/24, staff #4 had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/16/24 and did not renew until 5/15/24, and staff #6 had a previously dated pediatric first aid/CPR dated for expiration on 4/12/24 and did not renew until 5/16/24.

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.)
Correction will take place before the expiration of each staff members CPR certification.
2025-08-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1through staff #6 had fire safety training on 8/16/24 and all completed an unapproved fire safety training on 8/18/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were immediately assigned the approved fire safety course and directions to submit their proof of training to the office staff files.
2025-08-26 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/29/25 and 9/16/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/5/18 and the most recent being dated for 8/8/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Corrections will take place before the expiration of each staff members certificate. Spreadsheet will be created by Friday, October 10th for recording purposes.
2024-08-27 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: During the unannounced renewal inspection that occurred on 8/27/24 the inspector reviewed files for staff #1, #2, and #6 and found that all had gone over every 24 months on the required health assessment updates.

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.)
A detailed spreadsheet (attached) of required requirements for compliance with due dates has been created and provided to all faculty members.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection that occurred on 8/27/24 the inspector reviewed files for staff #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 and found that all had pediatric first aid and CPR that expired in April of 2024 and did not obtain updated pediatric first aid and CPR until May.

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.)
A detailed spreadsheet (attached) of requirements compliance with due dates has been created and provided to all staff members.
2023-08-25 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff # 1 did not have an NSOR clearance in their file and did not apply for the DHS FBI clearance prior to working in child care. Staff # 1 was working at the facility on the day of this inspection. Staff # 2 did not have in their file documentation that they applied for the DHS FBI clearance or the NSOR clearance prior to working at the facility. \ Staff # 1 and Staff # 1 were not hired correctly per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).

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. 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.)
Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 will not work in a daycare position at the school until their clearances are received.
2022-10-28 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was completed. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff # 1 was hired using a volunteer state police clearance dated 9/6/19. Staff # 1 did not apply for the appropriate state police clearance until 11/3/22. Staff # 1 worked with children before obtaining the appropriate state police clearance. Staff # 2 was hired as a provisional hire. As of the date of this inspection, Staff # 2 has not obtained the NSOR clearance. Staff # 2 was working in a child care role at the facility past their 45-day provisional hire period.

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. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be removed from a child care role at the facility until all appropriate clearances are received.
2022-06-15 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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