Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program
Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 17). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, no health report was included in the file of child #5.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1, 2, and 3 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1, 2, and 4 did not contain information on if the children have any special needs.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, and 4 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 4 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the records of children #2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of children #2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of children #2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of children #2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 05/06/2025, during the renewal inspection, the last update of the emergency plan that was only file was dated 03/2024.
On 05/06/2025, during the renewal inspection, the last conducted emergency drill was dated 04/10/2024.
On 05/06/2025, during the renewal inspection, the most recent emergency plan that was send to the local municipality was dated 04/12/2025 and is not the up-to-date plan.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/11/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 3 CHILDREN IN THE GYM AREA UNSUPERVISED. THE THREE CHILDREN WERE SETTING UP FOLDING CHAIRS FOR A GAME. ONE OF THE CHILDREN BEGAN TO JUMP UP AND DOWN ON ONE OF THE CHAIRS. HE STOPPED WHEN CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED INTO THE ROOM. THE TEACHER WAS IN THE CAFETERIA AREA NEXT TO THE GYM GATHERING HER BACKPACK AND OTHER ITEMS BEFORE GOING TO THE GYM TO SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/11/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE EVACUATION ROUTES POSTED ON EACH FLOOR OF THE FACILITY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/11/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE VERIFICATION THAT THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN HAD BEEN SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/11/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE A WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE OF AN EMERGENCY DISPLAYED IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $29.73 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $29.73 |
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
Common questions
Has Mary Mother of Peace Ost 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 Jul 11, 2022 (supervision): “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/11/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 3 CHILDREN IN THE GYM AREA UNSUPERVISED. THE THREE CHILDREN WERE SETTING UP FOLDING CHAIRS FOR A GAME. ONE OF THE CHILDREN BEGAN…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 18, 2019. 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 Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program last inspected?
May 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for young school-age, $35.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Catholic Social Services.
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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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