Lancaster Ywca Child Enrichment Center
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 an 87% violation rate across 15 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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
- 224
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- CPSL Information3270.192(4)
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-12-103270.66(a)
3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-12-10 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-12-10 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-12-10 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-12-10 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-12-10 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-12-10 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-12-10 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-12-10 | 3270.123(a)(7) | Services considered extra; 2025-12-10 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-12-10 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2025-12-10 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2025-12-10 | 3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2025-12-10 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-12-10 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2025-12-10 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-08-213270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-08-21 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-08-21 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-08-21 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-08-21 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None