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Ecs Ost Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary

6100 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Philadelphia County
Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade, March 2022 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) Keystone STAR 2

Ecs Ost Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary 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 8 times. The state cited 47 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (22 of 47). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
42 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
47 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 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 22
Training & qualifications 10
Emergency preparedness 6
Staff ratios 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 1
Building & playground safety 1
Supervision 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Last documented fire drill was 6-5-26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “Inspection was completed on the first day of program. Fire Drill was completed and documented on 9/4/26.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff 1 was missing 9 annual training hours. Staff 2 was missing 12 annual training hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “ECS will ensure that staff member 1 and all other staff members have documented and filed required childcare training hours. Staff member 1 had the appropriate 12 clock hours of childcare training; however, documentation wasn't present on site during the time of inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff 1 is missing verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “Staff 1 verification of childcare experience has been updated and proof has been provided.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have documentation of Emergency Plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff person #4 will complete Emergency Plan training by 7.1.25. Staff person #4 resigned due to health reasons and her last day with ECS was 7.29.25. Documentation of training (signed attendance sheet and certificate) will be placed in the staff member's personnel file and the facility's central…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
At the time of inspection, child #4 had only a partial report of child's immunization records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “The Director/Provider will immediately contact the parent/guardian of child #4 to obtain a complete and updated immunization record from the child's healthcare provider by 6.13.25. The updated immunization record will be reviewed, filed in the child's health record and documented as complaint.”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have TB test results on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff person #4 resigned. The Director/Compliance Specialist will review all staff files to verify that TB test results are current and on file for every employee.”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of the required annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Site Director will immediately schedule and conduct an emergency drill in alignment with state and local regulations. Documentation of the drill... including date, time type of drill, participating staff, and outcomes will be completed using the facility's Emergency Drill Log. Copies of the…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, the last recorded fire drill on file was conducted over 60 days ago. Last recorded fire drill was dated 3.12.2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The SD will immediately schedule and conduct a fire drill by 6.12.25 to ensure current compliance. Documentation of the drill... including date, time, type of drill, staff involved, and outcomes will be completed on the facility's Fire Drill Log and placed in the compliance binder.”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification that the facility's Emergency Plan was forwarded to the county's Office of Emergency Management or the county's local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Site Director/Administrator will immediately forward the facility's current Emergency Plan to both the county's Office of Emergency Management and the county's local municipality by 6.13.2025.”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection, there wasn't any verification of the facility's Safe Routes being forwarded to the local traffic authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “The SD/Operator will immediately forward written notification of the facility's Safe Routes, including maps and descriptions of pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns, to the local traffic safety authorities by 6.13.25.”
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Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of inspection, the liability insurance did not list the facility's name or location address as a covered location by the current policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The legal entity will ensure that a copy of comprehensive general liability insurance is always kept on file to ensure that all persons on the premises are adequately covered in the event of an incident. At the time of inspection, ECS did have coverage, but a current up-to-date copy wasn't readily…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification expired 6.5.2024 and staff person #4 Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification expired 6.15.2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “All staff whose certifications have expired or are nearing expiration will be scheduled for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training with a certified provider by 6.20.25. Upon completion, copies of training certificates will be collected and filed in each staff member's personnel record and…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have verification of the annual fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff person #4 resigned. All staff whose certifications have expired or are nearing expiration will be scheduled for fire safety training with a certified provider by 8.11.25. Upon completion, copies of training certificates will be collected and filed in each staff member's personnel record and…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have a staff evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff person #4 resigned. The Director will complete and document written evaluations for all staff. Complete evaluations will be signed by both the SD and the staff person, and copies will be placed in each staff member's personnel files. A master ECS Staff Evaluation Schedule will be followed to…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of inspection, children #1 through #6 Financial Agreement Forms were not signed by the provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Director/Provider will review and immediately sign the Financial Agreement Forms for children #1 through #6 by 6.13.25. Signed copies will be placed in each child's file and verified for completeness. The Director will review all active child files to ensure every Financial Agreement Form has…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 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 #6 Financial Agreement Forms did not list the children's admission dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Director/Provider will review and immediately sign the Financial Agreement Forms for children #1 through #6 by 6.13.25. Signed copies will be placed in each child's file and verified for completeness. The Director will review all active child files to ensure every Financial Agreement Form has…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not list the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Director/Provider will immediately contact the parent/guardian of child #5 to obtain the missing emergency contact details. The updated emergency contact form will be completed, signed by the parent/guardian, and filed in child #5's record by 6.13.2025”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of inspection, child #6 Emergency Contact Form did not have the required 6-month periodic review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Director/Provider will immediately contact the parent/guardian of child #6 to verify emergency contact details. The updated emergency contact form will be completed, signed by the parent/guardian, and filed in child #6's record by 6.13.25.”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of inspection, children #2, 3, 5 and 6 Financial Agreements were missing the required 6-month periodic review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Site Director/Provider will immediately contact the parents/guardians of children #2, #3, #5, and #6 to review and update their Financial Agreements and emergency contact information by 6.13.25. Update and signed forms will be filed in each child's record to verify compliance. All child files…”
Citation Jun 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 through #3 had 4 recorded training hours out the required annual 12 hours of childcare training and staff person #4 did not have any recorded childcare hours on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The staff will immediately be scheduled to complete the remaining required training hours by 6.23.2025. Documentation of completed training (certificates and/or sign in sheets) will be placed in the staff member's personnel file and the facility's central training binder. The SD and Compliance…”
Core safety Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
During the inspection on 9/11/24, 18 children were in the care of 1-staff person. The children were in grades 2nd - 4th.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “At the time of inspection, between the hours of 3:30-4:00pm on 9/25/24. Fifty (50) school-age children were observed in the care of three staff. The children were in grades kindergarten and 7th grade. There was a staff person in the building, but, not in the cafeteria upon the onset of the…”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The emergency contact information in the file for facility child #1 did not have signed permission for minor first aid at the time of inspection on 9/11/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The form will be signed at pick-up”
Citation May 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the inspection on 6/7/2023 a first-aid kit in the 4th-6th grade classroom was soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “Provider added soap to the first aid kit in the 4th-6th grade classroom.”
Citation May 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection on 6/7/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “ECS has updated the facilities emergency plan, which addresses prevention of shaken baby syndrome.”
Citation May 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the inspection on 6/7/2023 the file records for child#1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “ECS staff have retrieved all signatures from parents. The file records for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 now have undated Emergency contact information and the financial agreement, which needed 6-month period review.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the inspection on 922/2022 the file records for staff person #4, and 6 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “We, the provider will assure that person #4 and #6 will put emergency plan training in the file and have the available at all times for OCDEL representative.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the facility did not have the current liability insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Provider will ensure that comprehensive general liability insurance will be on the premises and a copy of the policy shall be on file at Finletter.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the Department did not have access to the files and records for both children and staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Staff clearances and participants files will be provided in separate binders and kept in secure location.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Staff person #2 completed fire safety training on 8/25/2022. Certificate will be included in her file at site.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, 2 and 3-- has unacceptable pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an unapproved curriculum, and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Staff person #1, 2 and 3-- must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1,2 and 3-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required…”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file records for staff #1,2, and 5 did not include a written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Staff persons #1, 2, and 5 will have their evaluations included in their file from this point forward.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file records for child #3 and 4 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Provider reached out to parent to retrieve said information missing and made edits/corrections to the emergency contact form. Parent is unemployed and could not provide a work address or phone number. N/A was noted on emergency contact sheet as directed from previous inspections.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file record for child #1 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Provider will ensure that child #1 will notate the correct information on the emergency contact form. If child has special needs it will be notated on the emergency contact form. If not - the proper documentation will ensure that the OCDEL Rep knows that the proper status of the child.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file records for child # 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Provider made contact with parent to retrieve health insurance information and policy number to be added to the emergency contact form. Correction was made to the EC form with required information.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file records for child # 2,4, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Provider - will review the files of children #2, 4, and #5. We will edit and review and ensure that names, addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is accurately written on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file records for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Provider met with parent at time of dismissal and requested parent to sign required fields for medical care and the administration of first-aide. Updated EC form will be provided in child #1 file for upcoming review.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the inspection on 9/22/2022 the file record for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2022): “Provider will get proper signatures and consents for transportation and walking excursions on the emergency contact form for Child #1. Swimming and wading is not applicable since we the provider have stopped doing any water activities almost ten years ago.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the inspection 9/22/2022 the file records for staff person # 2,5 and 6 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2022): “Provider will ensure that Staff persons #2, 5 and 6 include their annual training hours in their staff files and keep it in their files at all times.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
Ongoing non-compliance-During the inspection on 2/18/2022 staff person #4 had 17 children alone, the youngest child was a young school ager (3rd grader). During the inspection on 3/3/2022 staff persons #1 and 2 were observed with 32 children, the youngest child was a young school ager (Kindergarten student).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “As a provider, ECS will use staff: child ratio form and check list on a daily basis and submit this documentation in a format approved by DHS weekly. To ensure that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratio at all times the legal entity will submit documentation to the regional…”
Core safety Mar 3, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the inspection on 3/3/2022 staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not know all of the names and whereabouts of the children that they were assigned to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “As a plan of correction, staff person #1 and staff person #2 received additional training and coaching onsite to ensure that they now know all of the names and whereabouts of the children that they are assigned to at all times. Both staff members use their whiteboards every day to keep track of…”
Core safety Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the inspection on 2/18/2022 staff person #4 had 17 children alone, the youngest child was a young school ager (3rd grader).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “As a provider, ECS plans to correct this violation by (1) maintaining proper ratio for children who are grouped in mixed levels, (2) meeting with the entire staff to discuss this citation and observation, (3) reading and reviewing 55 PA Codes (3270.52-3270-55 with entire staff; and (4) switching…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the inspection 2/18/2022 the file records child# 1 and 2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “As a provider, ESC plans to correct this violation by (1) reviewing the emergency consent forms with parents and (2) asking the parents to sign the form if they agree to give consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file records for child#1 and 2 have been…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the inspection 2/18/2022 the file records for staff person # 1,2,3, and 4 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, and 4 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 been…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the electronic inspection on 12/3/2021 the file records for staff person #2 included a child abuse clearance for the purposes of volunteer. Facility Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2021): “Staff person # 2 was removed until all CPSL requirements have been fulfilled.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the electronic inspection on 12/3/2021 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “Acceptable verification of Education (school transcripts) have been added to staff person #1 file.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the electronic inspection on 12/3/2021 the file records for staff person #1, 2 and 3 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, Dec 15, 2021): “The file records for staff persons #1,2,and 3 have been corrected and now includes two written, non family character references.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the physical site inspection on 12/2/2021 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “The URL link to access the regulations in this chapter electronically is posted at the facility in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Mar 25, 2022
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $20.00 $10.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $20.00 $10.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate dated through Sep 8, 2025
Keystone STARS STAR 2
Operator —
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 456-3160
State certificate # CER-00229227
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Common questions

Has Ecs Ost Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 violations 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 Sep 11, 2024 (staff ratios): “During the inspection on 9/11/24, 18 children were in the care of 1-staff person. The children were in grades 2nd - 4th.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ecs Ost Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ecs Ost Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary 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 Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2. 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 Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ecs Ost Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary last inspected?

Sep 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ecs Ost Program at Finletter Thomas K Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $20.00 for young school-age, $20.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

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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