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Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Tots Yearn to Learn Larchwood is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 109 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $335 to $450.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 months–12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum® |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC, PHLpreK, Pre-K Counts |
| Discounts | 2 weeks of vacation annually tuition free |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tots Yearn to Learn Larchwood lists weekly tuition from $335 to $450.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 1) | $450 |
| Infant (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 2) | $425 |
| Older Toddler (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 1) | $415 |
| Older Toddler (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 2) | $390 |
| Preschool (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 1) | $400 |
| Preschool (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 2) | $375 |
| Young School Age (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 1) | $360 |
| Young School Age (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 2) | $335 |
| Young Toddler (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 1) | $435 |
| Young Toddler (58th and Larchwood locations, rate schedule 2) | $410 |
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 18 corrected
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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3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection, the cert rep observed a child was unsupervised in another classroom with a one-on-one therapist.”
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection, the cert rep observed the last fire drill was conducted on 3/23/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.72(c) Good repair
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the screen in the window in the infant room is torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the upstairs children bathroom water tested at 118 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 did not include signed consent for transportation, walking and excursions on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the insurance policy number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not include verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed preschool 2 and the infant classroom hot water temperatures exceed 110 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the parents work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infant in the classroom was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not have the physicians address on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location and programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not have the parents work address and phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.191 Comply with CPSL/Individual Records
“During unannounced monitoring on 1/25/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 in the toddler room. Staff # 1 did not have a file at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following - Child # 5 in young toddler/older toddler room was observed siting in a highchair. while the 3 other children in the room were playing. When asked why the child was in the chair Staff reported that the child was not listening. -Child # 9 in the preschool room was observed sitting in a similar highchair, while the peers were seated at the table getting ready to do a craft. when asked why the child was in the chair, staff reported that the child was not listening”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/22, while checking medication in the classroom, Child # 8 had prescribed medication, but did not have a medication log- a written consent for administering of medication by parent/guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 5 completed the incorrect Pediatric CPR/First Aid (online course) that is not accepted by the Department”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 5 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience to qualify as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor) in file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed facility staff # 8 preparing a meal in the facility's kitchen, had a health assessment in file dated 6/17/2020”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/22, while doing a walk through before nap in the young toddler/older toddler room, Child#7 was given a bottled that was not labelled with a name on it”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 2/3/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 5 whose hire date 10/25/2021 did not have the correct mandated reporter in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Tots Yearn to Learn Larchwood is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $335 to $450, as it lists it.
(267) 275-8085.
6007 Larchwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Petite Playhouse, 0.1 miles away.