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St Joseph School

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
340 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
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340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
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CER-00249688
License Issued
Dec 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 1, 2026
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
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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.

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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.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information for the children enrolled that included all items from Form CY 867 10/22.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has sent the Form CY 867 10/22 home with each child to be filled out and returned to school by 11/27/2023.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space for the children receiving care at that time.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All PreK classrooms will have emergency contact information located in each classroom in the canvas emergency bags to be with supervisors at all times.
2023-11-15 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 11/15/23, the provider did not have a Transportation Plan posted in each classroom that addressed the procedure for who will go with a child in the event the child has to be taken to emergency care, the means of transportation, and who will remain with the other children in care.

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.)
A written plan has been made to identify the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. A copy is displayed in every childcare classroom near the phone. See attached Medical Emergency Plan.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have health assessment or TB testing on file. These staff are not permitted to work in the facility until these are complete.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 and 3 now have health assessments and TB testing on file.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.171(a)/3270.171(b) - Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)/3270.171(b)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off posting indicating determined safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes. The provider did not have verification that the appropriate municipality/traffic safety authority was notified, annually, of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider now has pick-up and drop-off posting indicating safe pedestrian crossways and safe pick-up and drop-off points. The provider has sent a letter to the Downingtown Police to notify them of the program's use pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. We've notified the police of our operating hours and we will paint designated walkways for pick-up and drop-off. Large KidAlert signs are posted near the pick-up and drop-off locations.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, the provider gave an insurance declaration page for the liability insurance, and it was expired as of 8/1/23.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will resend the current declaration page for the liability insurance.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has been removed from direct care of children for the program.
2023-11-15 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 11/15/23, staff employed more than 45 days were missing the following: 1. Staff person #3 - National Sex Offender Registry Certificate and Mandated Reporter Training. 2. Staff person #4 - State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry Certificate and Mandated Reporter Training. 3. Staff person #5 - State Police Clearance, and FBI Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3, 4, and 5 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 # 3, 4, and 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For Facility Person #3, 4, and 5, copies of requests for criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement, and a copy of the completed clearance information are in their files and are scanned and included with this document.
2023-05-23 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not provide the Continuity of Care in the Emergency Plan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create the Continuity of care plan and add it to the Emergency Plan.
2023-05-23 Initial review 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 an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file, and it did not provide a tuberculin skin test result.

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.)
Operator will make sure Staff #2 have TB results on file.
2023-05-23 Initial review 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative review Staff # 1 and Staff #2 file, and there was no emergency plan training conducted at the time of initial employment.

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.)
Operator will go over the emergency plan with staff #1 and Staff #2.
2023-05-23 Initial review 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 in initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed staff #2 file, and did not provide a current criminal history clearance, child abuse registry clearance,and disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have Staff #2 paperwork completed and submitted.
2023-05-23 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and noticed the handwashing sign did not indicate before toileting and after meals. (Corrected on Site)

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.)
Operator copied and laminated correct Handwashing posting sign and hung up the sign.

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