Heston Youth Pursuing Education
Heston Youth Pursuing Education is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 63 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (28 of 63). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,105 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have a rap sheet attached to FBI in file
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-4 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 9.17.24
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Facility did not have documentation of annual emergency drill on file at the facility
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: The facility was unable to show documentation of fire drill log
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing identification and prevention of child maltreatment
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of liability insurance on file at the facility
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 5 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not have child's birthdate listed
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 emergency contact did not list physician's name, address and number Child # 5's emergency contact did not include physician's number
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not include insurance and policy number Child # 5's emergency contact did not include policy number
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 8/2025 and again on 8/2026 Child # 5's emergency contact and agreement was last signed on 9/5/25 and again on 8/27/26
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 3, and # 5 did not have parental signature for emergency medical care administration of minor first aid
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not have parental signature for walks and trips
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2 non-family written references in file
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 has surpassed the 90 days and does not have Pediatric CPR/ First Aid in file
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's current certificate of compliance was dated 2025
During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 did not have documentation of annual 12 clock hours of training in file
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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
During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have a complete file to meet the qualifications.
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
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
During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-10 did not have documentation of agreements in file
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
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.
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
During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have a file at the facility
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
During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have a file at the facility
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
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
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
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.
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
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.
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.
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.
ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIANS ADDRESS.
ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
About this center
Common questions
Has Heston Youth Pursuing Education had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 23, 2026 (background checks): “During renewal inspection. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have a rap sheet attached to FBI in file” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Heston Youth Pursuing Education?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Heston Youth Pursuing Education since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Heston Youth Pursuing Education’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 22, 2021. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Heston Youth Pursuing Education compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,105 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Heston Youth Pursuing Education last inspected?
Sep 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Heston Youth Pursuing Education?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Girls INC of Greater Philadelphi & Southern New Je.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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