Young Childrens Center for the Arts
Young Childrens Center for the Arts is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 77 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 8 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (3 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #142 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the unannounced allocated monitoring on 06/12/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, recent fire drills were conducted on 02/09/26 and 04/18/26, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 01/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 01/24/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises.
During the renewal inspection on 01/24/24, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 115 degrees.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of the child care experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on October, 2021 did not have her out of state child abuse clearance.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have a current physical.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $89.00 | $34.65 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $87.50 | $30.55 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $85.00 | $26.45 |
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 Young Childrens Center for the Arts 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 Mar 1, 2022 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on October, 2021 did not have her out of state child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Young Childrens Center for the Arts?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Young Childrens Center for the Arts since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Young Childrens Center for the Arts’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 11, 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 Young Childrens Center for the Arts compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #142 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Young Childrens Center for the Arts last inspected?
Jun 12, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Young Childrens Center for the Arts cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $89.00 for young toddler, $87.50 for older toddler, $85.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Young Childrens Center for the Arts?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Young Childrens Center For The Arts 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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