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St Joseph School

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
340 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249688
License Issued
Dec 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 1, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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St Joseph School is a Child Care Center in Downingtown PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Room 114, the Music Room, and the Library were missing, posted, written plan of daily activities for those spaces.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has written and posted plans of daily activities in Room 114, the Music Room, and the Library
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Room 114, Room 116, the Music Room, and the Library were missing, posted, written Emergency Transportation Plans for those spaces.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider has posted the Emergency Transportation Plan in Rooms 114, 116, the Music Room, and the Library.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff persons #2,3,4,5,6 and 7 did not have health assessments in file that were completed within the last 2 years.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2,3,4,5,6, and 7 all have health assessments on file, completed within the last two years.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment that included tuberculosis screening on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has a health assessment as well as a chest X-ray to evaluate for signs of tuberculosis.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-Off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider has posted the Pick-up and Drop-off procedures on the two bulletin boards for CARES and PreK parents. These bulletin boards are located in a conspicuous place by the two doors used by those parents.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person #1 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 now has two written, nonfamily references on file.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.25(a)/3270.27(d) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)/3270.27(d)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the operator did not have the Certificate of Compliance, DHS Regional office contact information, or evidence of instructions provided instructing the parents on how to access the regulations electronically, posted for the parents to view.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has the Certificate of Compliance, the DHS Regional office contact information, and the facility's Emergency Plan posted for parents to view on the bulletin boards placed by the two doors used by CARES and PreK parents. The facility will provide parents (upon enrollment) information on how to access the regulations electronically and provide instructions for contacting the regional child care office.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, staff person # 6 did not have the required annual 12 clock hours of child care training complete.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 has completed her necessary 12 hours of child care training.
2025-11-13 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 11/13/25, the staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a childcare 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 #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 has the NSOR clearance on file.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, in Room 113, the provider did not have scissors in the first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Room 113 has scissors in the first-aid kit.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the door handle to Room 113 was not opening properly and was in poor repair.

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.)
Maintenance has repaired the door handle to Room 113.
2024-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/20/24, child #1 emergency contact information did not have health insurance coverage or policy number listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has had the parents of Child #1 complete the Emergency Contact information with the name of the Health Insurance Coverage and the policy number.
2024-09-20 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/20/24, staff person #1 had 15 young toddlers while she was alone, putting her out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At least one additional, certified staff member will be on the premises at all times and available to provide back-up coverage for breaks, nurse visits, etc.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the staff in all classrooms did not have assigned responsibility for specific children. In each room the staff would indicate that they were responsible for all children while the additional staff had no assigned children. Each room had a minimum of 16 children who were Preschool age making ratio 1 staff to every 10 children.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have a wipe-off board or chalkboard present and visible in each PreK classroom with staff names and names listed of their primary care group.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have agreements that included all the required items from Form CY 321 12/99.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has sent the Form CY 321 12/99 home with each child to be filled out and returned to school by 11/27/2023.

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