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Y S I-Baring House

3401 Baring St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Y S I-Baring House is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 23 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 23). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Sep 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 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

Records & paperwork 7
Building & playground safety 5
Emergency preparedness 3
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2024): “Provider will have the entire health assessment completed.”
Core safety Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the file for facility person #2, hired see code sheet. contains a disclosure statement dated 03/28/17 which is more than 60 months old. The file for facility person #3, hired see code sheet, contains a child abuse history clearance dated 05/02/18 and a disclosure statement dated 10/04/16 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2023): “Staff completed child abuse application for updated clearance.”
Citation Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the file reviewed for facility person #3 did not include updated emergency plan training. Emergency plan training reviewed dated 07/16/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2023): “Staff completed emergency plan training.”
Citation Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 there was a missing outlet cover observed in children's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2023): “Outlet cover was replaced in bathroom.”
Citation Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the first aid kit located in the toddler room did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2023): “Soap was added to toddler room first aid kit.”
Citation Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the file reviewed for facility person #1, facility person #2 and facility person #3 did not contain 1 hour PA Health & Safety professional development update required by December 30. 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2023): “All staff have completed 1hr Health & Safety update.”
Citation Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the file reviewed for facility person #3 did not include updated fire safety training. Fire safety training reviewed dated 07/16/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2023): “Staff completed emergency plan training.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/22, Certification Representative observed a bottle of bleach water disinfectant in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2022): “Staff will do regular checks to make sure cabinets are locked.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/22, provider failed to demonstrate the operability of facility's fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Atleast one staff person on each shift will be taught how to operate the fire detection system”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/22, the facility's liability insurance on file was expired. The insurance policy on file had an expiration date of 6/1/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2022): “Program Manager will obtain the updated insurance policy from the provider's main office.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/22, the facility's agreement form did not specify the date of child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “The agreement form will be adjusted to include each child's date of admission.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/22, child #1 did not have a health insurance policy number on their emergency contact information form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2022): “Child #1's health insurance policy number will be obtained.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/22, staff person #2 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2022): “Staff person #2 will have a health assessment completed.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
The health and safety pre-service training reviewed in the record of staff person # 1 is not acceptable. The health and safety certificate dated 5/5/14 does not satisfy the requirements for professional development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2022): “Staff person #1 will have until 9/28/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If…”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGES IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROON, ON THE YELLOW WALL IN THE INFANT ROOM AND ON THE BLUE WALL IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “Chipped paint along the window ledges in the preschool, in the infant room and in the children's bathroom has been painted.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CRIB MAT IN THE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM WAS TORN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “Torn mattress will be removed from the infant/toddler room and replaced with a new one.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, WRITTEN SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “Reviewed our Parent Handbook to update drop and pick up locations with crosswalks. Updated handbook is posted on our bulletin board for parents to see when they come in the building.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “Emergency form has been revised to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMODATIONS FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DURING AN EMERGENCY LOCK-DOWN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “Emergency plan has been revised to include accommodations for shelter for children during an emergency lock-down.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE OPERATOR NOTIFIED THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “Letter has been mailed out to our local traffic authorities of our location of our facility and use of pedestrian routes.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN DAILY SCHEDULE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “A rescheduled daily schedule has been replaced and hung up in the classroom to include free play (all centers open)”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE THE CHILDREN WERE RECEIVING CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “All emergency contact forms for all children in care on that day will be in their specific classrooms”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN INCIDENT/ACCIDENT FILE WAS NOT ESTABLISHED AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “Accident, illness and injury binder has been implemented. Staff have been informed of the process. Parents get the original, the other copy in the binder and one in the child's file.”

“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

Capacity 23 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through Sep 30, 2026 (renewal pending)
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 9, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Youth Service INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00242616
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Common questions

Has Y S I-Baring House 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 Jul 19, 2023 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the file for facility person #2, hired see code sheet. contains a disclosure statement dated 03/28/17 which is more than 60 months old. The file for facility person #3, hired…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Y S I-Baring House?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Y S I-Baring House since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Y S I-Baring House’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 9, 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 Y S I-Baring House compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Y S I-Baring House last inspected?

Jul 10, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Y S I-Baring House?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Youth Service INC.

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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