Ymca Day Care
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 10 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 215
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-11-183270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-11-18 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-11-18 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-11-18 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-18 | 3270.35(b)(2) | Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs; 2025-11-18 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-11-18 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-11-18 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2025-11-18 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-11-18 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-11-18 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-11-18 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-18 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-11-18 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene; 2025-11-18 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-11-18 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2025-11-18 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Jul 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Care Space; 2025-07-183270.124(c)
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-11-203270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-11-20 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-11-20 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-11-20 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) | Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release p; 2024-11-20 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-11-20 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2024-11-20 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-11-20 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) | Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems; 2024-11-20 | 3270.24(f) | Director ID; 2024-11-20 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Aug 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None