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Providence Center Ost

2557 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

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About Providence Center Ost

Providence Center Ost is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 50 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Providence Center Ost

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Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
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50 children
License number
#CER-00244863
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/16/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/16/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/16/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

  3. Sep 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the water temperature in the green room children's bathroom was tested via a thermometer and registered at 115 degrees Ferin height.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the ceiling in the yellow and blue room was observed with water stains. The indoor play space rug was observed dirty with several stains.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include a signature or parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/2024 there was no evidence presented verifying that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

  4. Sep 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 9/22/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 2/9/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 9/22/23 a renewal inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact forms for child # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not contain the child's health insurance policy numbers..”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

  5. Jun 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On 6/28/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a health assessment dated 6/2/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “On 6/28/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the liability insurance expired on 6/15/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

  6. May 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection the health assessment for Staff 2 did not confirm freedom from communicable diseases and did not include medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include out of state sex offender and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Providence Center Ost licensed?

Yes. Providence Center Ost is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Providence Center Ost last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Providence Center Ost had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Providence Center Ost care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Providence Center Ost accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Providence Center Ost's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 739-7465 to confirm.

How much does Providence Center Ost cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 739-7465 to ask.

What is Providence Center Ost's phone number?

(215) 739-7465.

Where is Providence Center Ost?

2557 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is Taller Puertorriqueno, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).