Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC
Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC is a certified child care center in Darby, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 27). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 14 centers in Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #2. Staff # 2 records did not include the results clearances of the NSOR and Child Abuse Registry Certificates
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #1. Staff #1's record did not include a current Fire Safety Training Certificate, as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #2. Staff #2 record did not include a Health and Safety training completed within the 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3. The children's records did not include a Fee Agreement between the parent and the program, as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #3. Staff #3 records did not include education or experience as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #3. Staff #3.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #3. Staff's #3 record did not include two letters of references as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #2. Staff # 2 records did not include the results clearances of the NSOR and Child Abuse Registry Certificates.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #1. Staff #1's record did not include a current Fire Safety Training Certificate, as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #2. Staff #2 record did not include a Health and Safety training completed within the 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3. The children's records did not include a Fee Agreement between the parent and the program, as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #3. Staff #3 records did not include education or experience as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #3. Staff #3 record did not include a current Health Assessment with TB results as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the record of Staff #3. Staff's #3 record did not include two letters of references as required.
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/06/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's 1 content of records, and Staff's #1 content of records contained an expired fire safety certificate.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/12/23, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 content of records, and Staff #2 content of records did not include a current pediatric first aid training certificate.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/12/23, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 content of records, and Staff #2 content of records did not include a current pediatric first aid training certificate.
During the initial inspection there was no emergency plan of file.
During the initial inspection certification rep observed hand sanitizer and cleaning materials accessible to children.
During the initial inspection certification rep observed the hot water temperature was 118 degrees.
During the initial inspection the first-aid kits in all the classrooms were missing tweezers, gloves and soap.
During the initial inspection certification rep observed that both bathrooms did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
During the initial inspection the thermometer in the refrigerator was not operating.
During the initial inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have a complete health assessment on file.
During the initial inspection certification rep observed that there were no evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the initial inspection the fire detection system was not able to be tested for compliance.
During the initial inspection there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in each child care space.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $79.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $79.00 | $39.00 |
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 Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC 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 Jan 8, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #2. Staff # 2 records did not include the results clearances of the NSOR and Child Abuse Registry…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 25, 2024. 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 Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC compare with other daycares in Darby?
It is #13 of 14 centers in Darby 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 Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC last inspected?
Jan 8, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for young school-age, $79.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Youth Angel Scholars Foundation INC.
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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