Young Hearts is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 92 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 27). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During allocated unannounced monitoring on 05/01/26, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep observed clutter (large boxes, large pieces of individual tiles, metal pipes, seasonal decorations) obstructing the handrails in the stairway and blocking the exit from the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill log, Cert Rep did not observe a different hypothetical location for consecutive drills.
During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric First aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #1.
During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or non-applicable written on the agreement form in the file of child #1.
During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of two written nonfamily references in the staff files of staff person #1 and #2.
During the renewal inspection on 11/05/24, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on top of a table in the preschool classroom, accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 11/05/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 4, and 9 had documetnation of the incorrect FBI in file, not the DHS FBI.
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of program.
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: There was bleach under the sink in the Caterpillar classroom that was not locked.
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During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 12's health assessment was dated 1/15/21
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4's Pediatric CPR and First Aid was dated 3/2021
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1,4, and # 8 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file.
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5,6,7,8,9,11, and # 12 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify for the position of AGS
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and # 4 did not have documentation of child service report in fiel.
During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8 had documentation of 8 completed annual childcare training and not the 12 hours - Staff # 12 had documentation of 7 completed annual childcare training hours and not the 12 hours
During my inspection I observed that the water in the building was temping at 116 degrees.
During my inspection I observed that the imagination room did not have a first aid kit.
During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a working thermometer.
During my inspection I observed that a child in the Pre-K room did not have a medication log.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not practiced any of their emergency drills.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, 6, 7, did not have fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have their health & safety training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have the address to whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-7 did not have verification of their childcare experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, did not have their two written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training.
“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.) | $42.69 | $36.70 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.20 | $34.65 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.55 | $30.55 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.77 | $26.45 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.31 | $23.37 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.31 | $23.37 |
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 Hearts 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 Oct 13, 2023 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 4, and 9 had documetnation of the incorrect FBI in file, not the DHS FBI.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Young Hearts?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Young Hearts since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Young Hearts’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 26, 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 Young Hearts compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Young Hearts last inspected?
May 1, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Young Hearts cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.69 for infant, $58.20 for young toddler, $48.55 for older toddler, $44.77 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Young Hearts?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The United Academy Incorporated.
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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