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Xiente-Childrens Center

2011 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA 191224.4· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
291
open each week
5 days

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About Xiente-Childrens Center

Xiente-Childrens Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 291 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
291 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity291 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Xiente-Childrens Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
291 children
License number
#CER-00246623
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 22 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 13
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education and experience. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the files for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file of staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a verification of education and experience.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 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. The file did include one reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 10 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated mandated reporter training”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

  4. Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 33 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

  5. Oct 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 IS MISSING NJ (child abuse, sex offender and criminal) clearances. Staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training. Staff #3 is missing the NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff 21 and staff #3 did not contain the 10hr health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

  6. Mar 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the compliant investigation inspection, certification representative verified that child #1 was left unsupervised for over an hour with his whereabouts unknown to any of the staff assigned to his room and anyone in the facility. Fifteen of those unsupervised hours he was also physically alone in the room. Initially he was physically alone and unsupervised when the two staff escorted 2 other children to the after school program and again at the end of the day when the two staff assigned left for the day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

  7. Dec 21, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2 ,staff #3 ,staff #4, staff #5and staff #6 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address strategies for coping with a crying distraught child or the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2 staff #3,staff #4, staff #5, staff #7,staff #8 and staff #9 is missing a signed disclosure form. The file for staff #2 is missing an updated child abuse and FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1,staff #2,staff #3,staff #4,staff #5,staff #6, staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 did not include a verification of child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1,staff, #2,staff, #3 and staff #4 did not include two non family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 10 hr health and safety professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Transportation

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

  8. Aug 24, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff # 3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8-#9, #10, #12, #13 # 14, #15 and staff #16 did not have the 1 hr health and safety update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #13 did not contain pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #11 did not contain the 10-hr. preservice health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 2 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative spoke with staff and directors about incident, and it was revealed that staff #1 and staff #2 were in the outdoor play space and children were able to engage in inappropriate behavior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

  9. Aug 24, 2023Visit5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff # 3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8-#9, #10, #12, #13 # 14, #15 and staff #16 did not have the 1 hr health and safety update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #13 did not contain pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #11 did not contain the 10-hr. preservice health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 2 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative spoke with staff and directors about incident, and it was revealed that staff #1 and staff #2 were in the outdoor play space and children were able to engage in inappropriate behavior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

  10. Dec 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “On December 6, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The facility heating unit located on the 1st floor was not working properly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

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  1. Nov 29, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person # 2 and 5 has acceptable pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection certification rep did not observe handwashing sign posted at each toilet”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing out of state clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep checked for the emergency drill log. Emergency drill was not documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing 2 years experience”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in all the classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Agreement form for child 123 was missing arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Agreement form for child 124 was missing fee amount”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Agreement for child 1.... did not specify services which are to be considered extra”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 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 Xiente-Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. Xiente-Childrens Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Xiente-Childrens Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Xiente-Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Xiente-Childrens Center care for?

291, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Xiente-Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Xiente-Childrens Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Xiente-Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 634-2251 to ask.

What is Xiente-Childrens Center's phone number?

(215) 634-2251.

Where is Xiente-Childrens Center?

2011 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA 19122. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivey Leap Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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