Mon Valley Ymca
101 TAYLOR RUN RD, MONONGAHELA, PA 15063Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 147
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training; 2025-07-153270.21/3270.31(f)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-07-15 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-07-15 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-15 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-07-15 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-07-15 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-07-15 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-07-15 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-07-15 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-07-15 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-07-15 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-07-15 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-07-15 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-07-15 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-07-15 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-07-15 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-07-15 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-07-15 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-07-15 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-07-15 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-07-15 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Jul 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-173270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-07-17 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-07-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-17 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-07-17 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-07-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-07-17 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-07-17 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-07-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-07-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-07-17 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-07-17 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-07-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-07-17 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2024-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-07-17 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-07-17 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-07-17 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-07-17 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-07-17 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2024-07-17 | 3270.182(4) | Consent for administration of medications or special dietary; 2024-07-17 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-07-17 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Aug 25, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Jul 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-07-113270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2023-07-11 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2023-07-11 | 3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2023-07-11 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2023-07-11 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2023-07-11 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2023-07-11 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-07-11 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-07-11 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-07-11 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2023-07-11 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-07-11 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-07-11 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-07-11 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2023-07-11 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-07-11 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-07-11 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-07-11 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2023-07-11 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-07-11 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2023-07-11 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2023-07-11 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2023-07-11 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2023-07-11 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-07-11 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2023-07-11 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-07-11 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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