Dubois Area Ymca Day Care
25 PARKWAY DR, DU BOIS, PA 15801Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.3 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 2 (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
- 122
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2026-04-153270.32(a)
3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-04-15 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-04-15 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Apr 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-04-113270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-04-11 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2025-04-11 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-04-11 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-04-11 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-04-11 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-04-11 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2025-04-11 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-04-11 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-04-11 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Sep 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Released Only to Parent or designee/Designated Release Perso; 2024-09-183270.117(a)/3270.123(a)(5)
3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
- Every 60 Days; 2024-09-183270.94(a)(1)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-04-243270.21
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-04-24 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-04-24 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2024-04-24 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-04-24 | 3270.82(e) | Toilet and sinks proper height; 2024-04-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-04-24 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-04-24 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-04-24 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2024-04-24 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-04-24 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-04-24 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-04-24 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-04-24 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-04-24 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-04-24 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2024-04-24 | 3270.183(a) | Locked cabinet; 2024-04-24 | 3270.27(a)(1) | Emergency plan; 2024-04-24 | 3270.27(a)(2) | Emergency plan; 2024-04-24 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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