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Young Hearts

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
WASHINGTON AVE ANDRANDOLPH, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Quick Facts

Capacity
92 children
Languages
English, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 468-2874
WASHINGTON AVE ANDRANDOLPH
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247846
License Issued
Dec 12, 2025
Active Through
Dec 12, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Young Hearts
2014-08-27 01:21:50
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Unassuming from the outside, Young Hearts South Philly is really an untapped treasure! A lot of my friends had told me that this school was a specifically Asian school, but its actually very diverse (although mostly asian-populated). Their staff of teachers are amazing though, so loving, nurturing and attentive!The classes are small, and lead by two teachers. The center is clean and very colorful, and no matter when I came in to pick my child up, everything was so calm, and the kids were so happy! My son graduated from YH almost 4 years ago and he still insists we go back to visit his old preschool teacher! Almost all the staff there has been there for YEARS and it makes the school almost seem like a family. Cannot say enough good things about Young Hearts South Philly!

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About the Provider

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Located in the heart of South Philly, Young Hearts Child Care & Learning Center was opened in March of 2006 to meet the educational and care needs of the surrounding community. Our mission is to deliver exceptional education, and devoted care for your child in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment.
Our teachers employ an exciting curriculum, combining fundamental learning with arts, music, movement, life skills, cooking classes and trips into our surrounding community. It is our belief, that by creating a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience for young children, it helps cultivate a lifelong enthusiasm and thirst for learning.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76/3270.91(a) - Building Surfaces/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.91(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Move all the unused items from inside the stairway, move boxes from doorway to clear the exits.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement form will be updated to specify extra services. (Corrected onsite)
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff will provide two professional reference letters.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete pediatric first aid/cpr course and will not work alone with children until completed.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Use different location for next fire drill. (Corrected onsite)
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will store a copy of the child growth and development reports into the children files.
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer will be placed in an area that is inaccessible to children.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 3 and 4 had a CSR in their classroom files.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Continuity of program have been added into the emergency plan as of 11/9/23. All employee of Young Hearts had been updated with the new information.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 12 is on maternity leave as of 7/31/23 and is expecting to return 11/27/23. Staff # 12 will only return when she has a current health assessment.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 8 had 10 hours prior to inspection date, please see training hours along with dates. Staff # 8 had completed 2 hours on 11/9/23 when realizing she was missing 2 hours.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 4 scheduled a Pediatric CPR and first aid training on 11/16/23 with the American Heart Association BLS.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1.4.9- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--1,4,9- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1,4, and 9 will not return to the facility until all clearances are completed and in file.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 4 evaluation was done on 11/14/23. Staff # 8 evaluation was done on 11/8/23.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All listed staff was circled as an Aide during the time oof inspection but after some clarification asked by Ms. Sang to inspector, some are eligible as AGS, GS. and a few are still considered as an Aide which they are working with a qualified staff that is AGs and GS. We understand that an Aide cannot be left alone. Some staff do not have their 2500 hours yet but are close.

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