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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19143

Sunrise Ost at W C Bryant School

6001 Cedar Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial, October 2025 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) 2 core-safety citations in last 12 months

Sunrise Ost at W C Bryant School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 22). All 22 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 22 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2025 · 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 11
Emergency preparedness 5
Staff ratios 2
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed there was one staff persons with 21 children when the cert rep entered the lunch area. One other staff came out of the back room soon after cert rep was there. Later, one staff person left the lunch area to go to the back room and left the other staff person with 21 children.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 4, 2026): “In mixed -aged groupls staf will identify can confirm the youngest age youth, based on that the staff -to child ratio and maximun group size will be based on the age of the youngest child in the group Before and staff leaves a group or position they will confirm with the partner/Site Director that…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 1, 2026): “Site director will post the emergency plan on the parent information board and update it annually.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)
During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed there was no director at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 1, 2026): “The director of programs will designate a group supervisor that will serve as a backup when site director is absent from work.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed the written plan of daily activities and routines was not at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 1, 2026): “A weekly schedule of activities and routines will be posted on the information board for parents and staff to view.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for the 21 children presently receiving care in the lunchroom area
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 1, 2026): “The classroom binder will contain emergency contact form for all children enrolled in the program. Site director will provide a copy of the emergency contact form for each child assigned to each group.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed a new staff person was at the center with no file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 1, 2026): “HR will ensure that each new staff have a complete file onsite.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 1, 2026): “The current certificate of compliance will be posted on the public facing board where it is visible to parents and public. A posting wit QR code connecting parents and staff to the PA Child Care Standards/Regulations will be posted on the same board.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed there were 2 staff persons with 22 mixed school age children. Staff #1 left the cafeteria area into a room in the back with left 1 staff person with 22 mixed school age children.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Sunrise of Philadelphia, Inc. ensures full compliance with § 3270.51 by using the age of the youngest child in mixedage groups to determine the required staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size. The youngest age served in mixed-age groupings is five (5) years old; therefore, Sunrise maintains a…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the continuity of operations was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will obtain the continuity of operations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)/3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed training on the emergency plan annually was not file. The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Will train all staff on the emergency plan and post in the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1-3 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will train staff #1-3 on the emergency plan.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1, and 4 did not have a health assessment on file. Child #2 did not have immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will obtain a health assessment for child #1, 3 and 4.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 and 3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will obtain a health assessment for staff #2 and 3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed notifciation to the local traffic safety authorities was not on file. Written notice of safe routes was not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will notify the local traffic safety authorities of the safe routes and post the safe routes in the child care facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not include in the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2026): “Will include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment in the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a written plan of daily activities and routines were not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Will obtain a written plan of daily activities and routines.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space while children were in care.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Will have the emergency contact information in the child care space while children are in care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1-3 did not have verification of age on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will obtain verification of age for staff #1-3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 and 3 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will obtain verification of age for staff #2 and 3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 and 3 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Will obtain two written nonfamily references for staff #2 and 3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the certificate of compliance was not posted in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Will post the certificate of compliance in the child care facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Oct 17, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator —
Phone (267) 858-0502
State certificate # —
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Common questions

Has Sunrise Ost at W C Bryant School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 21, 2026 (staff ratios): “During the unannounced follow-up for renewal inspection on 3/3/26, cert rep observed there was one staff persons with 21 children when the cert rep entered the lunch area. One other staff came out of the back room soon…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunrise Ost at W C Bryant School?

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

How does Sunrise Ost at W C Bryant School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunrise Ost at W C Bryant School last inspected?

Apr 21, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

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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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