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Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center

4815 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 26 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 26). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 17
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Records & paperwork 1
Transportation 1
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several electrical outlets uncovered in the childcare space. (Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “At the time of inspection, all electrical outlets were covered.”
Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The hot water was a temperature of 114.1° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Provider will have the hot water temperature adjusted.”
Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were ladders blocking the exit leading out of the facility. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “At the time of inspection, the ladders were moved from the exit walkway.”
Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire drill onsite was outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Provider will conduct a fire drill with children in care.”
Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire alarm system had not been checked in the last 30days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Provider will sound fire alarm and keep documentation on file at the facility.”
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Certification representative conduced an allocated unannounced visit. There was a hole in the wall in the childcare located near the closet door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Provider will have someone come to repair the wall.”
Core safety Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have the required signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Provider will have staff signed the updated required disclosure statements.”
Core safety Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not know the name of a child in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Provider provided the emergency contact form for staff to have information.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was a section of the outdoor play space that housed unsafe materials.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Provider will have all materials moved from the outdoor play space and put in a space not used by the children.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was toxic hand soap on a low countertop. (Corrected on sight).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “At the time of inspection, the hand soap was placed out of reach.”
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Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, when in the 2nd floor classroom, there was a weak portion of the classroom floor that also had broken floor tiles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Provider will have someone come to repair the floor.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was white peeling paint in the basement places on the counter. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “At the time of inspection, provider went to the basement and repaired peeling paint. There were no children in the area at this time.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was no DHS information posted or information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “At the time of inspection, provider added DHS contact information in a conspicuous location for parents.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On August 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were two electrical outlets uncovered in the 2nd floor bathroom. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider replace all plug covers.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
On August 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the hot water had a temperature of 125.1° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Provider will have someone come to adjust the hot water temperature.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
On August 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were broken items and trash located outside the back exit door. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider cleaned all items from the back exit.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
On August 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have pick-up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider copies and posted the pick-up and drop off procedures.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On August 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Provider will sound fire alarm and document it on the fire drill log.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On August 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Provider will send the updated emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On August 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not have an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Provider will have parents bring in health assessments.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.64/3270.76
On September 20, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Outside of the 1st floor exit door there were several hazardous item including a broken rusted fence and a pile of animal feces directly outside of the door making the surfaces unsanitary. In addition, when exiting the 2nd floor emergency exit door there was a dead animal with guts exposed and missing a head located on the platform of the exit where children would have to walk in an event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Provider will have someone come out to clean all emergency exits and remove all hazardous items.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On September 20, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there were hand soaps (keep out of reach of the children) on the countertops of a low sink located at the front door, downstairs bathroom, 2nd floor classroom and 2nd floor bathroom. In addition, there were large paint buckets near the exit door in reach of children and toxic cleaning supplies in the basement classroom supply closet that was unlocked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “At the time of inspection provider was able to remove the toxic hand soaps from the classrooms and bathrooms and place them up high. However, a lock will be added to the basement classroom supply closet door and all paint buckets will be locked away.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)
On September 20, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kits in the basement classroom did not contain gloves or water. In addition, the first aid kit used to take outdoors did not contain tweezers. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the provider added all missing items to the first aid kits.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
On September 20, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. During the basement classroom walkthrough there were several big items (paint buckets, large paper rolls and a table) in the exit door hallway blocking the walkway to exit the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Provider will have someone come out to remove items from the emergency exit hallway.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On September 20, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator used to store children food was in the red zone and had a temperature above 45°.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Provider will have someone come out to service the refrigerator.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On September 20, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities did not have evidence showing that their emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Provider will send the most recent copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and keep documentation on 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $81.03 $60.97
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $81.03 $60.97
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $76.44 $57.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $72.49 $55.98
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $65.43 $50.10
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $54.65 $42.56
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $54.65 $42.56

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 34 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jun 20, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Yolandas Kids Corner
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 324-3929
State certificate # CER-00261887
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Aug 13, 2025 (background checks): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have the required signed disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jun 20, 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 Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center last inspected?

Sep 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $81.03 for newborn, $81.03 for infant, $76.44 for young toddler, $72.49 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Yolandas Kids Corner Day Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Yolandas Kids Corner.

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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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