Xiente OST at William Hunter School
Xiente OST at William Hunter School 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 5 times. The state cited 23 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 23). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 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.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 11/19/25, upon request there was no verification of the prevention and identification of child maltreatment policy available for review.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/19/25, there was no information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3270 electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, the record reviewed for child #5 enrollment date (see code sheet) did not include a health assessment within 60 days of the child being enrolled.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, upon request, there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent their written notification of the facility location and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility to their local traffic safety authorities.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that staff #2 completed the required 10-hour Health and safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the signature of the parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were the original agreements.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a date to determine if the agreement was reviewed and current within a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, the record reviewed for staff one did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed content of records for Staff #1, and the content of records did not have the correct Health and Safety training completed.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations after an emergency situation.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not specifically address the method that facility persons would use to contact parents when and emergency arises and the specific method of contact facility persons would use to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation on file that an annual drill of the facility's emergency plan was conducted.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence on file that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence on file that staff person #2, #3 and #4, all hired prior to October 4, 2022, had completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety one hour update 2022 by 12/30/2022 as required.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, a current copy of the program's liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility. Copy of policy on file expired 11/2022.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain mandated reporter training.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection. the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space (office).
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of completion in pediatric First-Aid and pediatric CPR.
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, instructions for contacting the appropriate DHS Regional Office and instructions for accessing the regulations were not posted for parents or made available to the parents.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired on 9/15/06) did not include current Mandated Reporter training, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance or DHS FBI clearance certificates.
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1 (Hired 9/15/06), Staff 2 (Hired 11/5/18) and Staff 3 (Hired 3/4/19) did not include a written report of initial tuberculin skin tests x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $33.00 | $26.00 |
| 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 OST at William Hunter School 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 Mar 10, 2022 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired on 9/15/06) did not include current Mandated Reporter training, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance or DHS FBI clearance certificates.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Xiente OST at William Hunter School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Xiente OST at William Hunter School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Xiente OST at William Hunter School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 27, 2020. 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 OST at William Hunter School 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 Xiente OST at William Hunter School last inspected?
Nov 19, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Xiente OST at William Hunter School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for preschool, $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 OST at William Hunter School?
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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