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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19122

ST Malachy Ost

1012 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

ST Malachy Ost 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 8 times. The state cited 43 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 43). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
40 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
43 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Oct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Sep 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Training & qualifications 9
Emergency preparedness 8
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 9, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 is missing MD criminal and child abuse clearances, staff #2 is missing their PA FBI and criminal clearances, staff #3 is missing their DC clearances (child abuse, criminal history and sex offender), staff #4 is missing the NY clearances(child abuse, criminal history and sex offender) and staff #5 is missing the criminal history, child abuse and sexual offender clearances for MD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff #1, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 will be suspended from work and will not return until they obtain their out of state clearances and staff #2 will be suspended from work until they receive their PA FBI and PA state criminal clearances.”
Citation Sep 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.”
Citation Sep 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended in order to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Sep 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “Provider will obtain an updated physical form for child #1 and place it in the child's file.”
Core safety Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed the NSOR clearance was not included in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “The provider was able to provide a copy of staff #4 NSOR clearance at the time of the renewal and the citation was corrected onsite.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and observed the plan was missing the section that address continuity of care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2023): “The provider stated that the plan for continuity of care will be added to the program's emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the programs first aid kit and observed scissors were missing from the kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “The provider corrected the citation onsite by placing a pair of scissors inside the first aid kit.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed that staff #4 was missing a TB shot record in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “The provider stated that staff #4 will be required to get the TB test done and provide a copy to be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Jun 8, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed staff #4 was listed as an AGS however there was no employment verification in the file outside of the provided a high school diploma. One of staff #4 references stated that staff #4 had babysat for their child for a few months and the second reference stated that they observed staff #4 over the school year volunteering time working with children. The documentation does not provide the 2 years of experience with a high school diploma to be qualified as an AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2023): “The provider stated that an employment verification form will be completed, and the references will be contacted to get the exact amount of time they witness staff #4 caring for children in order her staff # 4 can be titled an AGS.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and observed staff #3 and staff #4 were both missing their address in the file for verification purposes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “The provider requested staff #3 to provide his ID to be copied and placed in the file during the renewal inspection and it was corrected onsite. The provider stated that staff #4 reported the ID lost and will be requested to provide a new ID to be copied and placed in the file for verification…”
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Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #3 file and observed on the staff data sheet the qualifications listed was college however the transcript that was in the file was a high school transcript.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2023): “The provider stated that staff #3 will be requested to provide a copy of the college transcript to verify the level education in the staff file.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection the certification presentative requested to view staff #2 file and observed staff #2 only had 9 out of the 12 required annual hours in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2023): “The provider stated that staff #2 will be required to provide 3 more professional development hours to complete the full 12 annual training hours.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO CONTACT PARENTS AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The Director will edit emergency plan to include method for contacting parents when an emergency situation arises.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION STAFF 2 AND 8 WAS TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE LAST YEAR. FACILITY ALSO DID NOT PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT FOR STAFF 1 AND 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The Director will train staff on the emergency plan and update their file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 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)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, STAFF 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2022): “Director will inform staff about needed health assessment and update file when health assessment has been complete.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THERE WAS NO SAFE ROUTES POSTED AT THE FACILITY IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will make sure safe routes are posted in common areas that are easily seen and accessible.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE FACILITIES SHELTER IN PLACE AND THE LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE ON THE PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will edit emergency plan to include our plan for shelter in place and lockdown procedure.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE EVACUATION OF CHILDREN FROM THE FACILITY BUILDING AND EVACUATION OF CHILDREN TO A LOCATION AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will edit emergency plan to include accommodations for evacuation of children from facility and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT SENT THE EMERGENCY SUBSEQUENT PLAN TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will sent the emergency plan to our local municipality and county emergency management agencies.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will provide dates for staff to be fire safety trained and update file upon completion.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF AN EVALUATION BEING CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will meet with staff to do a yearly evaluation and update staff file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE DAILY ACTIVITIES POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE OF EITHER CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will post daily activity schedule in the classrooms that are used by the program.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE FEE AMOUNT FOR CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The Director will edit agreement form to include the fee for the program which is $0.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DIDNOT STATE THE DATE FEE TO BE PAID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The director will edit agreement document to include the date the fee would be paid and update the files.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE AGREEMENT FORM CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSONS ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will edit agreement document to include persons in which children can be released to and update the files.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4, AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will edit agreement to include the date of admission in to the program.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 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 ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will contact parent to get consent for emergency care and update file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2, 4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE WHETHER THE CHILDREN HAD ANY DISABILITES OR SPECIAL NEEDS ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will contact families to gather information on if children have any disabilities or special needs and update file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2,3,4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS DID NOT HAVE THE CHILD'S MA COVERAGE AND MA POLICY NUMBERS ON THE FORMS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will contact student families to gather information on child's MA Coverage and MA Policy Numbers and update on file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2,4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE FORM. CHILD 4 AND 5 WAS ALSO MISSING THE RELEASE PERSON'S NAME.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will contact families to gather information on release person's name, address, and phone number and update on their file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHLD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will contact family to get consent for administration of medication or special dietary needs and update student file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will contact family to gather a consent for staff to provide minor first aid and update on student file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMRGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will contact families to gather a consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading and update in file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, STAFF 5,6 AND 7 DID NOT HAVE A INDIVIDUAL RECORD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will gather information on following staff and update file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF THE 12 ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF 2 AND 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Director will inform staff and provide time for staff to complete the needed 12 hours of annual training.”
Core safety Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of facility person #4 hired 9/20/21 does not contain a completed out of state clearances. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the Clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Director reviewed staff member's file and provided guidance on how to acquire out of state clearances, worked with staff to schedule appointments get needed clearances.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE AN EXEMPTION LETTER REGARDING NOT RECEIVING THE INFLUENZA IMMUNIZAITON.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Director will contact parents of child to get up to date health records including immunization records.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 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)
DUIRNG THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 AND 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESMENT IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Director has informed staff that are in need of up to date health assessments, staff have made appointments to get an up to date health assessment for file.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY OPERABILITY OF FIRE SYSTEM. THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE OR ATTESTATION BEING ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Director will contact school administration to acquire the building's fire system records.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN FIRE SAFETY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Director will review staff member files who need fire safety training and schedule trainings for staff to complete.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 4 FILE DID NO THAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Director will work with staff to acquire verification of experience for position and update staff file with up to do date records.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “PROVIDER IS IN PROCESS OF ACQUIRING SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT FOR STAFF. STAFF DOES NOT HAVE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SO SHE WILL BE CONSIDERED AN AIDE AND WILL NOT BE LEFT ALONE WITH CHILDREN.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, THERE WAS NO VERIFICATION OF ANY STAFF BEING COMPETENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Director will schedule a training for all staff to complete so each staff file is up to date with latest compliance requirements.”

“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.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.36

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 valid through Sep 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 10, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Catholic Social Services
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (810) 348-5903
State certificate # CER-00256344
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Common questions

Has ST Malachy Ost had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 9, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 is missing MD criminal and child abuse clearances, staff #2 is missing their PA FBI and criminal clearances…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about ST Malachy Ost?

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

What is ST Malachy Ost’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 10, 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 ST Malachy Ost compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was ST Malachy Ost last inspected?

May 26, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does ST Malachy Ost cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $45.55 for young school-age, $45.55 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs ST Malachy Ost?

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.

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