Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC
Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 73 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 24 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the preschool room had no tape.
At the time of the inspection in the young toddler room adjacent to the main office a child was diapered and returned back to play without washing their hands.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for several children was not present in the space where they were receiving care.
At the time of the inspection underneath the south staircase in the outdoor play space, there was a rug that was identified by the legal entity representee as 'trash"
At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the room adjacent to the office on the first floor was lacking soap.
At the time of the inspection on the south wall of the outdoor PlaySpace there was a hole in the fence, the hole had jagged edges. (photo available) On the second floor in the room closest the street there was an outlet hanging from the wall (picture available), as well as areas of peeling paint and exposed plaster. Lastly the floors on the entire south side of the second floor were under construction and not suitable for providing care.
On the second floor near the outlet that was hanging from the wall there were areas of exposed plaster and peeling paint. Photos Available)
At the time of the inspection in the young toddler room adjacent to the office, the crib with a child sleeping in it was up against two walls leaving only 2 sides with three feet of space.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the current general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
At the time of the inspection staff person #5 was caring for a group of 3 one year old children by themselves. There was no proof in the record of Staff person #5 having completed the required health and safety training.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current parental signature indicating the review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in the past 6-month period.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of the inspection the following staff persons, all having served the facility in a childcare position over one year, did not have proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #!, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff Person #4.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking the required FBI clearance and the record of staff person #4 (having served the facility over 45 days) was lacking a NSOR clearance.
At the time fo the inspection on the second floor in the preschool room the first aid kit was on the floor and accessible to the children in care.
At the time of the inspection on the second floor of the facility, in the afterschool room, the celling was water damaged and in need of repair.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current health assesment.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current health assesment.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a copy of the annual inspection to verify the operability of the fire detection system.
At the time of the inspection the current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 3 had only one nonfamily reference letter.
On 8/31/22, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children under an unlocked sink cabinet located in the Young Toddler Room. A can of Raid bug spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the PK classroom bathroom.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.00 | $50.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Aug 17, 2023 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking the required FBI clearance and the record of staff person #4 (having served the facility over 45 days) was lacking a NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 25, 2025. 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 Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Memorable Moments Youth Development Program INC.
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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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