Greater Pittston Ymca Early Learning Center
10 N MAIN ST, PITTSTON, PA 18640Childery 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 an 80% 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 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
- Licensed capacity
- 337
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-04-153270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.74/3270.75(c) | Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items; 2026-04-15 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-04-15 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-04-15 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2025-08-203270.113(a)(1)
3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-08-20 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-04-223270.14/3270.21
3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) | Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-04-22 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-04-22 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-04-163270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-16 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-16 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-16 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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