Brookville Ymca Laugh and Learn Daycare
629 BROAD ST, BROCKWAY, PA 15824Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 2025). 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 3 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Original Container; 2025-07-223270.66(b)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-07-22 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-07-22 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2025-07-22 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-07-22 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2024-09-093270.51
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2024-07-263270.27(e)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-07-26 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-26 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-07-26 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2024-07-26 | 3270.151(c)(2)(i) | Record on file if positive TB
Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-07-313270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-07-31 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-07-31 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-07-31 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-07-31 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-07-31 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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