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Providence Center Ost

2557 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Providence Center Ost is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 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). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 11, 2022 · 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 10
Building & playground safety 2
Health & medication 2
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/16/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Director will ensure all emergency contacts are completed and updated with all necessary information and signatures required.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/16/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Director will ensure all emergency contacts are completed and updated with all necessary information and signatures required.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/16/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Director will ensure all emergency contacts are completed and updated with all necessary information and signatures required.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the water temperature in the green room children's bathroom was tested via a thermometer and registered at 115 degrees Ferin height.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “We will turn down the thermostat in the building to 100 Ferin height to ensure the temperature does not exceed 110 Ferin height.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the ceiling in the yellow and blue room was observed with water stains. The indoor play space rug was observed dirty with several stains.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The ceiling tile will be replaced, and the carpet will be shampooed.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 there was no evidence presented verifying that the operator notified 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The provider will email the pedestrian and vehicular routes to the 26th district police station.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Parent will add a work phone number on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Parent will document child's policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Parents will add the address of the person the child is authorized to be released to.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include a signature or parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Parent will document if there are any special dietary needs or medication to administer along with a signature consent if needed.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Provider will collect two non-family reference letters from the employee by 9/13/2024”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 9/22/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 2/9/18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Provider will obtain an updated mandated reporter training for staff person. # 1.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 9/22/23 a renewal inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact forms for child # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not contain the child's health insurance policy numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Provider will have the emergency contact forms for child # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 to include the child's health insurance policy numbers.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On 6/28/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a health assessment dated 6/2/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for staff person # 1.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
On 6/28/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the liability insurance expired on 6/15/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Provider will obtain updated liability insurance documentation.”
Core safety May 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include out of state sex offender and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Staff 1 will be removed from a child care position until all documentation required by the CPSL is obtained and placed in file.”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the health assessment for Staff 2 did not confirm freedom from communicable diseases and did not include medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2022): “Staff 2 is currently on leave and will not return until medical documentation to confirm freedom from communicable diseases and communicable tuberculosis is obtained and placed in file.”

“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 50 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 30, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Providence Center
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261486
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Common questions

Has Providence Center Ost 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 May 11, 2022 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include out of state sex offender and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Providence Center Ost?

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

What is Providence Center Ost’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Dec 30, 2025. 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 Providence Center Ost compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Providence Center Ost last inspected?

Sep 21, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Providence Center Ost?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Providence 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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