XIENTE at McKinley School OST
XIENTE at McKinley School 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 7 times. The state cited 56 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 56). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include the test results of the tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file of staff #2 and staff #3 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include an updated fire safety training
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 file did not include a staff evaluation.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed three children in the middle school room unsupervised. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated record of emergency plan training. The last record 7/3/24. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include the test results of the TB. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training. CONTINUOUS NONCOMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not include an updated fire safety training. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of education and experience. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 (needs 3hrs), staff #3 (needs 8hrs), and staff #4 (needs 12hrs) did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training CONTINUOUS NONCOMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed three children in the middle school room unsupervised
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include an updated record of emergency plan training. The last record 7/3/24.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include the test results of the TB.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not include an updated fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a verification of education and experience.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and observed that the plan did not include a section that address continuity of care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the first aid kits and observed that one of the kits needed soap.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the programs posting and observed that the liability insurance that was posted expired in 2021.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #3 and #4 files and both staff provided a pediatric CPR training certificate that was not taken by an approved PQAS certified trainer.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to a view the children's files and observed the date of admission was missing from the financial agreement in child #1 and child #5 file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #5 file and noticed that the child's date of birth was not included on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative view child #1 file and observed emergency contact form was missing the phone number of the physician as well as the MA policy #.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view child #1 and child #3 files and observed that both files were missing an updated 6-month review of the emergency contact form and the and updated review of the financial agreement.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #3 file and did not see any verification of completing high school (transcript)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 1 FILE HAD AN EXPIRED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SIGNED 1/25/22.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED A STAFF LEAVE A CHILD IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE AUDITORIUM UNSUPERVISED. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED TWO CHILDREN ENGAGED INTO A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WHILE IN THE LUNCH ROOM WHILE STAFF 3 WERE LOOKING AT OTHER CHIDLREN.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THERE WAS A PADLOCK ON THE EXIT DOORS IN ROOM 8 AND 9 PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM OPENING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 4 HEALTH REPORT DID NOT INCLUDE SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 4 HEALTH REPORT DID NOT INDICATE THEY WERE EXAMINED FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED BREAKFAST ON THE SHARE TABLE DURING LUNCH TIME THAT WAS NEVER DISCARDED AFTER BREAKFAST WAS SERVED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE THE MENU POSTED, NOR DID THE FACILITY PROVIDE THE FAMILIES WITH A MENU. THE DIRECTOR INDICATED THE FOOD PROGRAM HAS NOT SENT A MENU.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT CONDUCTED AN EMERGENCY DRILL NOR DID THEY HAVE THE DRILL DOCUMENTED AT THE FACILITY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, ACCORDING TO THE FIRE DRILL LOG, FIRE DRILLS ARE NOT BEING CONDUCTED EVERY 60 DAYS. THE LAST 3 DRILLS WERE CONDUCTED ON 2/4/22, 4/19/22 AND 7/8/22.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION 8/10/22, CHILD 4 RECORD DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH REPORT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY HASNOT NOTIFIED LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION O FTHE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.
DURING THE RENEWL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 2,3,4, AND 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN THE EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITON THEY HELD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE OF ROOM 8 AND 9.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, ROOM 8 AND 9 DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN ROOM 8 AND 9.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WADING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, DID NOT HAVE 2 NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS ON FILE. STAFF 5 WAS MISSING ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT PROVIDED THE PARENTS OF THE ENROLLED CHILDREN WITH A METHOD TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF 1.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training staff person #1 and #2 received on 9/5/19, staff person #5 received on 11/6/19, staff person #3 hired on 6/24/21 and staff person #4 hired on 3/8/21 did not receive training at the time of initial employment.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #5 from 6/4/19 was conducted more than 24 months ago.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, and #5 did not include written record that staff was participating in fire safety training at least annually. Staff person #1 received fire safety training on 2/17/19, staff person #2 received training on 12/17/19, staff person #5 received fire safety training on 12/17/19.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 hired on 3/8/21 did not include verification of professional development in health and safety topics within 90 days of hire.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included mandated reporter training from 6/18/15 that was taken more than 60 months ago.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 hired on 6/24/21 for the position of the director did not include acceptable verification of education required for the position of the director such as transcript.
At the time of renewal inspection, the operator did not provide verification that the parent of each child enrolled received information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
“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.) | $27.40 | $23.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $27.40 | $23.00 |
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
Common questions
Has XIENTE at McKinley School OST had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jul 28, 2025 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed three children in the middle school room unsupervised. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about XIENTE at McKinley School OST?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at XIENTE at McKinley School OST since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is XIENTE at McKinley School OST’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 17, 2021. 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 XIENTE at McKinley School OST compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was XIENTE at McKinley School OST last inspected?
Sep 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does XIENTE at McKinley School OST cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $27.40 for young school-age, $27.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs XIENTE at McKinley School OST?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Xiente.
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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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