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Young Childrens Center for the Arts
- licensed capacity
- 77
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Young Childrens Center for the Arts
Young Childrens Center for the Arts is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 77 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Twelve months through kindergarten
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 77 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Twelve months through kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Young Childrens Center for the Arts has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Young Childrens Center for the Arts
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 77 children
- License number
- #CER-00254452
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jun 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the unannounced allocated monitoring on 06/12/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, recent fire drills were conducted on 02/09/26 and 04/18/26, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 01/24/24, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 01/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 01/24/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Mar 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 115 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of the child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on October, 2021 did not have her out of state child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Young Childrens Center for the Arts
Is Young Childrens Center for the Arts licensed?
Yes. Young Childrens Center for the Arts is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Young Childrens Center for the Arts last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Young Childrens Center for the Arts had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 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.
How many children can Young Childrens Center for the Arts care for?
77, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Young Childrens Center for the Arts accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Young Childrens Center for the Arts' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Young Childrens Center for the Arts cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 336-3324 to ask.
What is Young Childrens Center for the Arts' phone number?
(215) 336-3324.
Where is Young Childrens Center for the Arts?
929 S Water St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Philly Montessori, East Campus, 0.2 miles away.