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Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary

5900 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary 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 3 times. The state cited 10 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (3 of 10). 5 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 #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
7 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 4, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Background checks 3
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On December 4, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the files reviewed for staff person #2, and #3, did not contain a National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate. (See code sheet for hire date)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Submitted NSOR for staff person #2 and #3.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 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)
On December 4, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for staff person # 3, did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Submitted staff person #3 health assessment.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On December 4, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the files reviewed for staff persons #1, and #2, did not contain the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (Pediatric first aid / CPR training). See code sheet for hire date. The files reviewed for staff persons #2, and #3 did not contain the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (PA Required Health and Safety training) see code sheet for hire date
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Staff members are registered for upcoming trainings, and we have submitted staff person #2 CPR, the service trainings will be submitted on 2/3/26.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On December 4, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the files reviewed for staff person#2, and #3 did not contain two written references attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Submitted reference letters for staff person #2 and #3.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On December 4, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the files reviewed for staff person #1, #2, and #3, did not contain documentation of required annual professional development within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “All are registered to upcoming professional development trainings, which will be completed on 2/3/26.”
Core safety Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the Renewal Inspection, staff member number 3 did not have NSOR clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2025): “I will remove this staff member from providing care to children until NSOR is submitted. Then I will provide you with a copy as proof before they can return to work.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff member number two did not have Emergency Plan Training on file during the Renewal Inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2025): “I will train this staff member on the emergency plan before they can return to work.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that staff member number one and two did not have health assessment or TB Test Results on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2025): “I will have this staff member provide me with their health assessment and TB test before they can return to work.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
It was observed that the Certificate of Compliance was not posted during the Renewal Inspection
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “I will fix this immediately by printing and posting my COC.”
Core safety Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff member number 1 did not have NSOR Clearance or Mandated Reporter Training at the time of the Initial Inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “I will check with this staff member to see if they received this clearance in the mail. It was requested since February this year so she may have it.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 24, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Sunrise Of Philadelphia INC
Phone (215) 972-2730
State certificate # CER-00251630
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Common questions

Has Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary 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 Dec 4, 2025 (background checks): “On December 4, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the files reviewed for staff person #2, and #3, did not contain a National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate. (See code sheet for hire date)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary?

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

What is Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 24, 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 Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary last inspected?

Dec 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Sunrise Ost at Commodore John Barry Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunrise Of Philadelphia INC.

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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