About Us | Young Achievers Learning Center, Inc.

Young Achievers Learning Center, Inc. was founded in October of 2000 by Gloria Navas. Besides her love and passion for children Mrs. Gloria witnessed the absence of affordable quality after-school programming in Philadelphia. Her vision to make a change and support working parents/guardians inspired her strength to license and open 3 after school programs simultaneously! Since, Young Achievers has developed an exceptional management team dedicated daily to maintaining her vision of providing extraordinary service to low-income families in the community without regard to race, religion, color, sex/gender identity, national origin, disability, or ancestry.

Our vision is to improve outcomes for youth in Philadelphia in the areas of Life Skills, Engagement in Learning and Aspiration to Educational Excellence. Young Achievers goal is to support families and students with a positive and motivating environment where everyone is welcome and valued, to empower learning and provide enriching experiences before and after school to every child who attends our program.

Our daily mission is intended to create regular and meaningful interactions with children that benefit intellectual, social, emotional, physical, behavioral, and moral development during our out of school time programming. We offer engaging and dynamic activities that embed early literacy strategies and activities to include independent reading time and read aloud.

We strongly believe that in order to maintain quality care for our children, the key to a successful education program is to promote professional development for staff that are dedicated and reliable. Young Achievers has recruited a diverse group of staff that are dedicated and reliable. They have taken an oath to ensure that the best interest of each child is always met. YALC is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. Employment opportunities shall be provided for all applicants.

Young Achievers collaborates with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is an Out of School Time (OST) Project that has developed into a high-performing youth serving organization, successfully operating developmentally appropriate Before/After School & Summer Programming for youth grades K-8, in the City of Philadelphia for the past 20 years. YALC’s organizational capacity is robust due to our extensive years of experience in serving as an OST provider. YALC currently operates Before/After School programming from Carnell, Universal Creighton, Lowell & Ellwood Elementary. Summer Camp is located at Carnell Elementary and may vary upon year.

Currently, all 5 sites are Department of Public Welfare (DPW) licensed, Keystone Star 2 Certified. Uniformity of goals & objectives across all 5 sites speaks volume and has proven to be successful to our organization over time. Young Achievers assures the highest quality of OST programming by successful compliance of quality assurance guidelines, daily attention to policies & protocols required by our DPW licensor & DHS/ Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) funder at all funded & non-funded sites. Young Achievers promotes use of “Best Practices”, by implementing its goals & objectives through utilization of the Core Standards & Core Elements. YALC will continue to work alongside DHS & PHMC with the focus to build healthier communities supporting the Improving Outcomes for Children Initiative (IOC).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register my child?

Children can be registered several ways. Applications are available on this website, at one of our current locations, via email/fax and or by visiting our main office.

Where do you operate from?

Currently YALC operates at 5500 Tabor Ave Philadelphia PA

Can children form outside neighboring schools attend the after school program?

Yes, all children are welcome.

What are the hours of operation and when do you close?

YALC is available on site for 7AM to 5:45pm. YALC is closed when school is closed to include Winter and Spring recess along with emergency inclement weather closings.

What is the cost?

Please call office at 215-698-2347 for current fees

Fees may vary due to funding

What is included with the fees?

Services to be provided as part of the fee is direct supervision to youth Monday to Friday, Homework assistance/educational enrichment and a daily meals.

What will my child do?

Under a safe and supervised environment your child will be guided daily to complete Digital school day schedule, to include assisting in homework assignments. Project Based Learning is a curriculum embraced by youth. Your child will also participate in indoor/outdoor recreational and literacy enriched academic activities to include STEM.

Are you licensed by the state?

Yes, we are state licensed. We are a Keystone Stars 2, a volunteer program that supports quality service delivery to your child.

Do you accept child care subsidy from other agencies?

Yes, please confirm upon registration.

Do you have scholarships available?

Yes, scholarships are limited. Please ask upon registration.

Is Summer Camp part of your programming?

Yes, approximately 7 weeks. Summer Camp site(s) may vary.

Do you provide transportation?

No, unfortunately we are unable to provide transportation.

How do I register my child?

Children can be registered several ways. Applications are available on this website, at one of our current locations, via email/fax and or by visiting our main office.

Where do you operate from?

Currently due to COVID-19 YALC will not operate from Philadelphia Public School buildings.

Operations are being held at 5500 Tabor Ave

Can children form outside neighboring schools attend the after school program?

Yes, all children are welcome.

What are the hours of operation and when do you close?

YALC is available on site for AM morning care from 7:15 am till the school bell rings. PM care is available upon school dismissal approximately 3pm to 5:45pm to include Early Dismissals. YALC is closed when school is closed to include Winter and Spring recess along with emergency inclement weather closings.

What is the cost?

Registration fee is non-refundable =$30 per child

Average AM morning care and PM afternoon care = $240 monthly per child
Average Am morning care = $120
Average PM afternoon care = $140 monthly per child

Fees may vary by site

What is included with the fees?

Services to be provided as part of the fee is direct supervision to youth Monday to Friday, Homework assistance/educational enrichment and a daily snack.

What will my child do?

Under a safe and supervised environment your child will be guided daily to complete homework assignments to include book reports and projects. Project Based Learning is a curriculum embraced by youth. Your child will also participate in indoor/outdoor recreational and academic activities as well as field trips outside the neighborhood.