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Young Hearts
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Young Hearts
Young Hearts is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 92 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 92 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children aged 1 to 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Cooking classes, Spanish lessons |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training supported as a life skill |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCIS |
| More | Founded 2006 |
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Young Hearts has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Young Hearts
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247846
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76/3270.91(a) Building Surfaces/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During allocated unannounced monitoring on 05/01/26, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep observed clutter (large boxes, large pieces of individual tiles, metal pipes, seasonal decorations) obstructing the handrails in the stairway and blocking the exit from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or non-applicable written on the agreement form in the file of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of two written nonfamily references in the staff files of staff person #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill log, Cert Rep did not observe a different hypothetical location for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric First aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 11/05/24, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on top of a table in the preschool classroom, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 11/05/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
Oct 13, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5,6,7,8,9,11, and # 12 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify for the position of AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1,4, and # 8 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 4, and 9 had documetnation of the incorrect FBI in file, not the DHS FBI.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4's Pediatric CPR and First Aid was dated 3/2021”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of program.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8 had documentation of 8 completed annual childcare training and not the 12 hours - Staff # 12 had documentation of 7 completed annual childcare training hours and not the 12 hours”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 12's health assessment was dated 1/15/21”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and # 4 did not have documentation of child service report in fiel.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: There was bleach under the sink in the Caterpillar classroom that was not locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
Oct 14, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a working thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have the address to whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During my inspection I observed that a child in the Pre-K room did not have a medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-7 did not have verification of their childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not practiced any of their emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, did not have their two written, nonfamily references .”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, 6, 7, did not have fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have their health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the water in the building was temping at 116 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During my inspection I observed that the imagination room did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
- Nov 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Young Hearts
Is Young Hearts licensed?
Yes. Young Hearts is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Young Hearts last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Young Hearts had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Hearts care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Young Hearts accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Young Hearts' 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 Hearts cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 468-2874 to ask.
What is Young Hearts' phone number?
(215) 468-2874.
Where is Young Hearts?
520 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Vare Washington School, under 0.1 miles away.