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Young Scholars Daycare Center

4038 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191044.1· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
166
open each week
5 days

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About Young Scholars Daycare Center

Young Scholars Daycare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 166 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant 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 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
166 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided. Potty training: Daily report updates families on toilet training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsPHLPreK
Licensed capacity166 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Young Scholars Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Young Scholars Daycare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
166 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254876
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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. Apr 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a fixture in the toilet area not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual firesafety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, the floor in the toddler room was damaged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the sink in the bathroom not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

      “During the inspection, the provider admitted to transporting school age children in a 11 passenger van.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

  3. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/03/23 the child file reviewed for child #2 did not include an updated emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/03/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not include Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/03/23 the sink/cabinet in back classroom needed repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023

  5. Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Young Scholars Daycare Center

Is Young Scholars Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Young Scholars Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Young Scholars Daycare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Scholars Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Scholars Daycare Center care for?

166, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Young Scholars Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Young Scholars Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Young Scholars Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 387-0575 to ask.

What is Young Scholars Daycare Center's phone number?

(215) 387-0575.

Where is Young Scholars Daycare Center?

4038 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is Colorful Kidz Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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