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Xiente OST at William Hunter School

2400 N Front St # 54, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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.

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
1 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 19, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 11
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Health & medication 2
Transportation 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “The Xiente child abuse policy or maltreatment policy was printed and posted on the bulletin board. Additionally, it was digitally shared with the staff.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Xiente OST site director printed the information providing access to 55 PA code 3270 via QR code and posted it on the bulletin board, making it visible and accessible to parents.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Contacted parents, school nurse regarding physical/ signed form acknowledging missing physical.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Annual notification of pick up and drop off points provider in binder and parent board. We notified the city of Philadelphia department of street.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “10-hour training (2024) added to staff file.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Agreement forms signed and added to children's files.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Parents completed/ signed agreement form.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/20/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were the original agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Parent provided with agreement form and facility kept a copy.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “date was included/added on agreement form.”
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Teachers found and put into file.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “The Operator will give Staff #1 ample to time complete the 10-hour Health and Safety.”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations after an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “The Continuity of Operations after an emergency situation has been included in the Emergency Plan and its on page 16.”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “It is posted in emergency plan. Emergency plan is connected pg 14”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Shelter in place conducted on 2/23/23. Emergency is provided.”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Reached out to city management form is now completed.”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Took professional development to complete”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Corrected through e-mail. Updated liability insurance provided.”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
On 02/03/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Allow staff to complete child abuse reporting.”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “It was stated in emergency plan and copy has been provided pg 13”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Employee has been certified in First Aid and CPR as of 02/24/23”
Citation Feb 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Instructions made and posted on site.”
Core safety Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2022): “Staff 1 was removed from a child care position and will not provide care for children until documents necessary to comply with CPSL are obtained and placed in file.”
Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 will obtain a copy of TB exam results and place in file.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 27, 2020 · what STARS means
Programs Head Start
Operator Xiente
Hours Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 400-7110
State certificate # CER-00249950
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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.

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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