Berwick Area Ymca Day Care
231 W 3RD ST, BERWICK, PA 18603Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 94% violation rate across 18 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 342
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level3270.52
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Aides Supervised All Times; 2025-10-233270.37(c)
3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-10-23 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-10-23 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-23 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-10-23 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-10-23 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-10-23 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-10-23 | 3270.131(c) | Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP; 2025-10-23 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-10-23 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Original Container; 2025-10-083270.66(b)
3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2025-10-08 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Water safety/Included in Ratio/annual Training; 2025-07-303270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8)
3270.133(1) | Original container; 2025-07-30 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-07-30 | 3270.133(5) | Original label
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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