Young Scholars Daycare Center INC
Young Scholars Daycare Center INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 166 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a fixture in the toilet area not in good repair.
At the time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.
The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual emergency plan training.
At the time of inspection, the floor in the toddler room was damaged.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the sink in the bathroom not in good repair.
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.
During the inspection, the provider admitted to transporting school age children in a 11 passenger van.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual firesafety training.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 05/03/23 the sink/cabinet in back classroom needed repair.
During the renewal inspection on 05/03/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not include Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe.
During the renewal inspection on 05/03/23 the child file reviewed for child #2 did not include an updated emergency contact form.
“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) | $92.00 | $80.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $92.00 | $80.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $85.00 | $73.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.00 | $73.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $44.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $44.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Young Scholars Daycare Center INC 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 24, 2025 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Young Scholars Daycare Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Young Scholars Daycare Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Young Scholars Daycare Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 19, 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 Scholars Daycare Center INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Young Scholars Daycare Center INC last inspected?
Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Young Scholars Daycare Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $92.00 for newborn, $92.00 for infant, $85.00 for young toddler, $80.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Young Scholars Daycare Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Young Scholars Daycare Center 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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