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Ecs Ost Middle School Program

210 E Courtland St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Ecs Ost Middle School Program is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 15). 3 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 #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7
Training & qualifications 6
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep reviewed staff #1 #2 and #3 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance was not for employment purposes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “ECS HR department will run new clearances for staff member #1, #2 and #3 to reflect employment. PATCH's system requires applicants to select "type of organization/agency" and ECS qualifies as an Social Services agency, which explains why staff members #1, #2 and #3 Criminal clearances said "Social…”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not renew certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. date in record; 8/25/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “Staff member #1 Pediatric First aid and CPR had expired prior to ECS' training date. Staff member #1 certification was renewed on 2/17/26 and a copy was provided and place in file on site.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Cert rep reviewed staff#3 record and observed 5 clock hours of childcare training missing in record. staff #1 record was observed to have 2 clock hours of childcare training missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “Both Staff members #1 and #3 did have 12 clock hours of child care training, but the certificates were missing from thier staff employee file. Certificates were provided to document the correct amount of training hours for each staff member in questioning.”
Citation Dec 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At the time of inspection, it was observed that children did not wash their hands prior to eating snack upon arrival.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2024): “ECS staff and enrolled participants will follow the schedule, and children will line-up to wash their hands prior to eating snacks upon arrival. Handwashing is listed on the schedule.”
Citation Dec 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a policy that speaks to the signs, symptoms and coping strategies for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2024): “ECS OST staff are trained in "Active Supervision," which addresses recognizing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment. Since we are a K-8 school-age program, we didn't add a policy prior to inspection. As of 12.20.24, a new policy has been implemented and shared with the…”
Citation Dec 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Agreement Forms were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Provider signed and dated all Agreement Forms during the inspection.”
Citation Dec 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Agreement Forms did not contain the children admission dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Provider updated all Agreement Forms to reflect the child's admissions dates.”
Citation Dec 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of inspection, child #5 did not have insurance policy information on the Emergency Contact Form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Provider updated form to reflect the appropriate information.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/12/24 staff persons# 1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “As of 1/19/24 staff person#1 had been enrolled in a PQAS approved Pediatric First-aid/CPR training. They will attend training on 1/19/24 and provide verification of training completion.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/12/24 it was observed staff files were not accessible at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “When site Director is absent from facility, a spare key will be available to gain access to staff files in secure office”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/12/24 staff persons#1 did not provide the required 2 reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “Reference letters will be included in staff files and staff files will be accessible when needed.”
Citation Jan 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 employed more than 90 days and do not have completed pre-service training: Health and Safety topics including Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2023): “Staff person #2-- will have until 2/17/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are…”
Citation Jan 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the inspection on 2/2/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “Staff Person #1 obtained a certified letter from the School District of Philadelphia as proof that she earned a high school diploma in 1971. Her official transcript will be emailed to staff person #1 and her employer within three weeks.”
Citation Jan 31, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the inspection 2/2/2022 the file records for staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2022): “As a provider, ECS' plan of correction is to (1) notify staff person #1,2,3,4, 5 and 6 about their missed annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training; and (2) provide virtual/ online training sites that meet the training requirements. The file records for all staff persons noted have…”
Citation Nov 29, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the inspection on 11/29/2021 the file records for staff person #1 did not include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2022): “The file record for staff #1 now includes two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jul 30, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of PA
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00253379
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Common questions

Has Ecs Ost Middle School Program had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jan 21, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection cert rep reviewed staff #1 #2 and #3 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance was not for employment purposes.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ecs Ost Middle School Program?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ecs Ost Middle School Program since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Ecs Ost Middle School Program’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jul 30, 2026. 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 Ecs Ost Middle School Program compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ecs Ost Middle School Program last inspected?

Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Ecs Ost Middle School Program?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of PA.

Certified centers nearby

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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