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Tots Yearn to Learn 58th

1232 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Tots Yearn to Learn 58th is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 33 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 33). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 12
Emergency preparedness 5
Health & medication 4
Records & paperwork 4
Food & feeding 3
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1
Child protection 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No cigarette butts 55 Pa. Code §3270.68(b)
Observed black and mild on steps upon entering the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will remove all cigar butts.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit in Pre K 2 missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will add tweezers to first aid kit.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed hallway steps broken/peeling in multiple spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will have all broken/peeling steps corrected.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint near back door in Pre-K 2 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will have all chipped paint corrected.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed toilet leaking water in Pre-K 2 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will have toilet fixed.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed Toddler 2 missing handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will add handwashing sign to bathroom.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
Observed broken broom on outdoor emergency exit steps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will remove broken broom from outdoor emergency exit steps.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed cots labeled with no cot chart in Pre-K 2 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will update cot chart to reflect labels and post in child care space.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
Observed Fire extinguishers last serviced April of 2025
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Provider will have all Fire extinguishers Serviced.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain emergency plan training at time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “All new employees will receive emergency plan training during the first day of employment.”
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Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 there were missing protective receptacle covers observed in infant and preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Protective receptacle covers were replaced during inspection.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 the first aid kit located in preschool room was missing tweezers; the first aid kit in the infant/toddler room was missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Items were replaced during inspection.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 the health report reviewed for child #1 was not updated within 12 months. Health report reviewed was dated 6/26/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “Obtain updated health assessment from parent.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “Obtain health assessment from staff.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 the bottles observed in the infant refrigerator were not labeled with child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Bottles were labeled with child's name during inspection.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 provider did not produce documentation of annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “Facility will conduct annual emergency training in conjunction with our fire safety and emergency preparedness training.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 the documentation reviewed did not reflect that fire drills were conducted at least every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “Conduct and document fire drills every 60 days.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/19/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed child #1 and child #2 were not reviewed/updated once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “Emergency contact form and fee agreements will be updated every 6 months.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Operator will add continuity of operations to the emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the method of contacting the parents when the emergency arises and after the emergency has ended and instructions on how to reunite with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Operator will add to the emergency plan the method of contacting the parents when the emergency arises and has ended and instructions on how to reunite with their children after the emergency.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the hot water temperature was 111 degrees which exceeded 110° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2024): “Operator will lower the water temperature to not exceed 110° F.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the refrigerator in the preschool and toddler 2 classrooms did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2024): “Operator will obtain a thermometer for the refrigerators in the preschool and toddler 2 classrooms.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection staff #1did not have a current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2024): “Operator will obtain the health assessment for staff #1.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the annual letter notifying the local traffic authorities of the location of the facility was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Operator will create a notification for the local traffic authorities of the location of the facility and keep on file.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection staff #2 mandated reporter training expired 2/27/2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Operator will obtain mandated reporter training for staff #2.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed all classrooms were missing the emergency contact information while children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2024): “Operator will make copies of the emergency contacts for all children in care and have in the childcare space while children are receiving care.”
Core safety Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Child protection
Required to report 55 Pa. Code §3270.19(a)
During unannounced monitoring Staff # 1 reported that a report was not made to Childline when a parent reported alleged child abuse against staff # 2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “All staff will receive immediate training regarding reporting child abuse alleged by parents to Childline once the report is made. Staff # 1 will inform parent that their child abuse claim will be reported to Childline immediately after their claim”
Core safety Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Caregiver conduct
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/2/23, Cert rep observed Staff #3 throw their key remote across the room, hitting a wall and shattering. This was done in a classroom in the basement of the facility, while 8 children and 1 staff person were also present in the classroom. Staff #3 threw their key, after the Cert rep reported an area of noncompliance that was just observed by the cert rep.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2023): “Staff member will not throw keys or any other object out of frustration in front of children or staff”
Core safety Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During unannounced inspection on 6/2/23, while doing a walk-through, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 alone in the basement childcare space with 8 children, youngest 2 years old. Staff # 1 reported that Staff #2 went to the store.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2023): “Director and president held staff meeting to review staff to child ratios and had all employees who attended sign. Communication regarding ratios when staff have to leave classroom have been posted with instructions to call director/president.”
Citation Apr 25, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Six-months-old held 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(5)
During renewal inspection on 5/10/23, while doing a walk-through, Cert Rep observed Staff # 9 feeding Child # 1 and infant in the bouncy chair, and not holding the infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “Staff informed me she immediately picked up the infant to continue feeding. All staff will be given information on how to feed children under 7 months. Infant feeding will be observed by director or supervisor to ensure proper feeding techniques are used.”
Citation Apr 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During renewal inspection on 5/10/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following.: - Child # 3's emergency contact did not list the physician's name, number, and address -Child# 4's emergency contact did not list physician's name - Child# 5's emergency contact did not list physician's number
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Director will have parent correct existing emergency contact per regulations.”
Citation Apr 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection on 5/10/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following.: - Child# 2's emergency contact did not list address for parent (s) - Child# 3's emergency contact did not list address for parent (s)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Director will have parent correct existing emergency contact per regulations.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on 7/18/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed a missing tile in the infant room on the first floor
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Director replaced the missing tile in the infant room”

“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.) $90.00 $85.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $87.00 $82.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $83.00 $78.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $80.00 $75.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $72.00 $67.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $72.00 $67.00

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

Capacity 67 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Feb 11, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Tots Yearn To Learn 58th
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 472-2828
State certificate # CER-00261565
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Common questions

Has Tots Yearn to Learn 58th had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 13, 2023 (child protection): “During unannounced monitoring Staff # 1 reported that a report was not made to Childline when a parent reported alleged child abuse against staff # 2” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tots Yearn to Learn 58th?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tots Yearn to Learn 58th since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Tots Yearn to Learn 58th’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Feb 11, 2026. 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 Tots Yearn to Learn 58th compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tots Yearn to Learn 58th last inspected?

Jul 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Tots Yearn to Learn 58th cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for infant, $87.00 for young toddler, $83.00 for older toddler, $80.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Tots Yearn to Learn 58th?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tots Yearn To Learn 58th.

Certified centers nearby

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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