Downtown YMCA
Data last updated · May 2026
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 90% violation rate across 19 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 270
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2026-03-033270.27(b)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-03 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2026-03-03 | 3270.72(b) | Screened; 2026-03-03 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-03 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2026-03-03 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2026-03-03 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-03-03 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-03 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2026-03-03 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2026-03-03 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2026-03-03 | 3270.131(a) | Health information; 2026-03-03 | 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., traini
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2025-08-123270.51
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Jun 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan3270.27(c)
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-06-043270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-04 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-06-04 | 3270.72(b) | Screened; 2025-06-04 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-06-04 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-06-04 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-06-04 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-06-04 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2025-06-04 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-06-04 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-06-04 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-06-04 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-06-04 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2025-06-04 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-06-04 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-06-04 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2025-06-04 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None