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Heston Youth Pursuing Education
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About Heston Youth Pursuing Education
Heston Youth Pursuing Education is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Heston Youth Pursuing Education
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248602
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 28 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Sep 18, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2, 4, 5,6,7, and # 8 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 & # 3 had documentation of 1 non-family references in file Staff # 4 & # 6 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation pf NSOR in file (corrected) Staff # 6 did not have documentation of State police and child abuse clearance in file. No receipts were in file to show that clearances were applied for Staff # 7 did not have documentation of NSOR in file. No receipt was present in file to show that clearances were applied for Staff # 8 did not have documentation of FBI and NSOR clearance in file. No receipts were present in file to show that receipts were applied for”
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 8 did a hybrid Pediatric CPR/First Aid and had documentation for the online portion, but did not complete the in-person portion.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Staff # 4 was observed outside the classroom at the back door next to the parking lot, leaving Staff # 8 that needed to be supervised for not having completed clearances alone with 11 older school age children 2. The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations 3. The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of childmaltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3, 6, and # 8 did not have documentation of education and 2500 hours of childcare experience in file to qualify for the position of AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of transcripts in file to qualify for the position”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2,3, and # 8 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
Sep 5, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 4 and # 8 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and # 9 did not have health assessment and immunization in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 8 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 5, 6, 8 and # 9 did not have 2 non-family references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-9 did not have documentation of age and address in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have a file at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 and # 9's emergency contact did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administering of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 8 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 and # 9 did not have a health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2, and # 4's emergency contact did not have release person's address”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, and # 9 's emergency contact did not have policy number listed Child # 2, 4, 7, 9, and # 10 did not have health insurance and policy number listed on the emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2, 7, and # 9's emergency contact was missing physician's information- name, address, telephone number”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-10 did not have documentation of agreements in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 and 9 did not have documentation of education and verification of childcare experience in file to meet the requirements of assistant group supervisor”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4, and # 6 did not have documentation of education in file to meet the requirements of group supervisor”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have a complete file to meet the qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 8 did not have documentation of FBI and NSOR clearance in file -Staff # 9 did not have documentation of child abuse and 1 other clearance in file to qualify under the 45 day provisional waiver hire. Staff # 9 did not have receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 4, 5,6, and # 8 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.181(a) Each child
“During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have a file at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIANS ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD CAN BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #4, #5, #6 AND #7 DID NOT HAVE ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN/ PRIMARY CARE GROUPS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. WHEN COMPLETING THE BATHROOM CHECKS CERT REP OBSERVED BOTH THE GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS DIRTY. TOILETS WERE NOT FLUSHED, TOILETS AND SINKS THROUGHOUT BOTH BATHROOMS WERE DIRTY AND HAD NATS FLYING AROUND THEM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 & #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED YEARLY WRITTEN EVALUATION ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON JULY 21, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN NSOR CLEARANCE OR A STATE POLICE CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT. THE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE WAS FOR VOLUNTEER ONLY.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON JULY 21, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 #2 #3 #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(7) Every 60 days/Participation
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE FIRE DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE. PROVIDER STATED THEY HAVE NOT HAD A FIRE DRILL WITH THE CURRENT STUDENTS AS OF YET.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB TEST ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 HAD AN EXPIRED HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE PROOF OF EDUCATION ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AFTER FREE PLAY CHILDREN SAT DOWN TO HAVE BREAKFAST. THE CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED BEFORE EATING THEIR MEAL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED EMEGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.75(d) On excursions
“ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KITS USED TO ACCOMPANY STAFF AND CHILDREN ON EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Heston Youth Pursuing Education
Is Heston Youth Pursuing Education licensed?
Yes. Heston Youth Pursuing Education is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Heston Youth Pursuing Education last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Heston Youth Pursuing Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Heston Youth Pursuing Education accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Heston Youth Pursuing Education's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 735-7775 to confirm.
How much does Heston Youth Pursuing Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 735-7775 to ask.
What is Heston Youth Pursuing Education's phone number?
(215) 735-7775.
Where is Heston Youth Pursuing Education?
5304 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Pearlwood Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.