Ogontz Academy
6128 N Woodstock St, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Ogontz Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 336 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 27). 2 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 #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6
Core-safety citations
21
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 21, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
9
Background checks
5
Health & medication
5
Training & qualifications
3
Records & paperwork
2
Emergency preparedness
2
Staff ratios
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required state police clearance and FBI clearance documented in their record. Staff person#1 and #2 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “Both state shall be supervised by another staff person qualified as an AGS or above. Staff person #1 shall obtain both the state police clearance and NSOR certificate and they shall be documented in their record. Staff person #2 shall obtain required NSOR certificate as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 21, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At time of inspection, the green picnic table in the large playground area had chipped paint in need of repair. Two rooms (Room # 13 & 18) in the back of facility need the cubbies being used to store children belongs mounted to prevent them from becoming a facility hazard. In addition, there was a large bean bag ball in the 2nd from office with children in care was leaking foam beads that could cause a choking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “All required repairs shall be completed as needed. The picnic table shall be repainted, and the cubbies shall be mounted to prevent falling hazard. The bean bag basketball shall be trashed.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have any documented immunization in their record and no letter indicating reason why. In addition, child #2 had several age-appropriate immunizations missing from their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “The parents of children shall provide documentation/letters indicating the reasons why their children are lacking and/or don't have age-appropriate immunizations documented in their records.”
Suitability of persons in the facility/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(b)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 did not have did not have required FBI clearance documented it their record at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Staff person #1 shall be terminated from employment at facility for lack of meeting clearance requirement and attendance issues. Staff person #1 shall be notified of termination intent and a letter of termination shall be provided to certification rep once completed. Note: 7/18/24 -Staff person # 1…”
Citation
Jun 12, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)
At time of inspection, the sofa in the game room was broken and in need of repair and/or replacement. In addition, the metal floor bracket was exposed and could cause a possible tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2024): “At time of inspection, the sofa was removed and put in the trash for disposal. In addition, maintenance was called to repair metal plate to make it flush to the floor to prevent it from being a tripping hazard.”
Citation
Jun 12, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 only had 8 of the required annual 12 hours of childcare training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Staff person #1 shall complete the required 12 hours of childcare training and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 4, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate. File only included NSOR request form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Staff person 4 provided NSOR certificate.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed the Gameroom did not have a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “A first-aid kit will be placed in the Gameroom.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed dust throughout the library room due to recent window replacement. In the PS2/school age room there was dust throughout the room due to recent repairs made to ceiling. In the hair studio room, there was two holes in the floorboard near back of room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Rooms will be cleaned, and floor will be repaired.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed chip paint on walls in school age classrooms (1st and 2nd level), on wall in library near window, on walls in PK2 room, on walls in the bathroom located in PS room and above sink in the boys bathroom in the school age area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Chip paint will be repaired.”
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Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed in PS2/school age room, toys, tables, and chairs used by children were not clean and filled with dust from recent repairs made to ceiling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Equipment will be cleaned.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed school age children receiving care in a classroom that did not have furniture appropriate for their size and age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Children will receive care in classrooms with furniture and equipment appropriate for their size and age.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed pack and plays in the Infant and YT1 rooms failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Cribs will be adjusted to create 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 06/06/21. Staff person 4 file failed to include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Staff persons 1 and 4 have provided required health assessments.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed, in the Gameroom, there was material, not relating to child care, stored in room, making room inaccessible for child care use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Materials will be removed from room.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “Staff person 3 completed PA health and safety update on 06/22/23.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file included education received abroad that had not been evaluated to determine US equivalent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Staff person 2 education has now been evaluated.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed children receiving care in school age rooms (lower level) failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Emergency contact information will be placed in child care space.”
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 10/04/22, cert rep observed the infant room out of ratio. There was 4 infants and 6 young toddlers with 2 staff members.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Young toddlers was removed from infant class and combined with another group of young toddlers to bring faciity into ratio.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed a provisional hire employee working unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Provisional hire staff was partnered with another staff who is an AGS.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 2, a provisional hire, file failed to include required PA state criminal clearance. PA state clearance included in file was for a volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2022): “Staff person 2 requested correct PA state clearance, copy of request was provided and placed in staff file.”
Citation
Jul 18, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2022): “Emergency plan was updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation
Jul 18, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed chip paint and damaged plaster in several classrooms within the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Chip paint and damaged plaster will be repaired.”
Citation
Jul 18, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed rest equipment not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Rest equipment will be labeled with each child's name.”
Citation
Jul 18, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed mats in Young Toddler 1 room, failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Mats will be adjusted to create 2 feet of space required on 3 sides.”
Citation
Jul 18, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation
Jul 18, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
in review of staff files, staff person 1, an AGS, file failed to include acceptable verification of education. File contained education received abroad which had not been evaluated to determined it's equivalent to US.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Staff person's 1 education was sent to be evaluated. Staff will work as an aide until evaluation of education is received.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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
336 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Sep 4, 2027
Operator
Ogontz Academy LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 843-5437
State certificate #
CER-00258199
Common questions
Has Ogontz Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 21, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required state police clearance and FBI clearance documented in their record. Staff person#1 and #2 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their records.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ogontz Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ogontz Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ogontz Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 12, 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 Ogontz Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ogontz Academy last inspected?
May 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ogontz Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ogontz Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ogontz Academy LLC.
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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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