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St Malachy Ost
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About St Malachy Ost
St Malachy Ost is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for St Malachy Ost
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256344
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 is missing MD criminal and child abuse clearances, staff #2 is missing their PA FBI and criminal clearances, staff #3 is missing their DC clearances (child abuse, criminal history and sex offender), staff #4 is missing the NY clearances(child abuse, criminal history and sex offender) and staff #5 is missing the criminal history, child abuse and sexual offender clearances for MD..”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Jun 8, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and observed staff #3 and staff #4 were both missing their address in the file for verification purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and observed the plan was missing the section that address continuity of care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed staff #4 was listed as an AGS however there was no employment verification in the file outside of the provided a high school diploma. One of staff #4 references stated that staff #4 had babysat for their child for a few months and the second reference stated that they observed staff #4 over the school year volunteering time working with children. The documentation does not provide the 2 years of experience with a high school diploma to be qualified as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the programs first aid kit and observed scissors were missing from the kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #3 file and observed on the staff data sheet the qualifications listed was college however the transcript that was in the file was a high school transcript.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed the NSOR clearance was not included in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection the certification presentative requested to view staff #2 file and observed staff #2 only had 9 out of the 12 required annual hours in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed that staff #4 was missing a TB shot record in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
Jul 18, 2022Inspection23 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4, AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF AN EVALUATION BEING CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2,3,4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS DID NOT HAVE THE CHILD'S MA COVERAGE AND MA POLICY NUMBERS ON THE FORMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE DAILY ACTIVITIES POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE OF EITHER CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2, 4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE WHETHER THE CHILDREN HAD ANY DISABILITES OR SPECIAL NEEDS ON THE FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION STAFF 2 AND 8 WAS TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE LAST YEAR. FACILITY ALSO DID NOT PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT FOR STAFF 1 AND 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, STAFF 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE AGREEMENT FORM CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSONS ON THE FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE FEE AMOUNT FOR CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF THE 12 ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF 2 AND 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT SENT THE EMERGENCY SUBSEQUENT PLAN TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMRGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THERE WAS NO SAFE ROUTES POSTED AT THE FACILITY IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, STAFF 5,6 AND 7 DID NOT HAVE A INDIVIDUAL RECORD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2,4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE FORM. CHILD 4 AND 5 WAS ALSO MISSING THE RELEASE PERSON'S NAME.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE EVACUATION OF CHILDREN FROM THE FACILITY BUILDING AND EVACUATION OF CHILDREN TO A LOCATION AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DIDNOT STATE THE DATE FEE TO BE PAID.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE FACILITIES SHELTER IN PLACE AND THE LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE ON THE PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHLD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO CONTACT PARENTS AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #4 hired 9/20/21 does not contain a completed out of state clearances. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the Clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 4 FILE DID NO THAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE AN EXEMPTION LETTER REGARDING NOT RECEIVING THE INFLUENZA IMMUNIZAITON.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“DUIRNG THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 AND 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESMENT IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY OPERABILITY OF FIRE SYSTEM. THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE OR ATTESTATION BEING ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN FIRE SAFETY.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, THERE WAS NO VERIFICATION OF ANY STAFF BEING COMPETENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #4 hired 9/20/21 does not contain a completed out of state clearances. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the Clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 4 FILE DID NO THAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE AN EXEMPTION LETTER REGARDING NOT RECEIVING THE INFLUENZA IMMUNIZAITON.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“DUIRNG THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 AND 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESMENT IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY OPERABILITY OF FIRE SYSTEM. THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE OR ATTESTATION BEING ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN FIRE SAFETY.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, THERE WAS NO VERIFICATION OF ANY STAFF BEING COMPETENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about St Malachy Ost
Is St Malachy Ost licensed?
Yes. St Malachy Ost is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Malachy Ost last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Malachy Ost had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
Does St Malachy Ost accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Malachy Ost's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Malachy Ost cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (810) 348-5903 to ask.
What is St Malachy Ost's phone number?
(810) 348-5903.
Where is St Malachy Ost?
1012 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19122. The nearest other daycare we list is Todays Child Girard, 0.1 miles away.