Ymca Learning Center
111 W PARK ST, FRANKLIN, PA 16323Childery 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 a 100% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- 93
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Infant/Toddler Stimulation3270.112
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-103270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-103270.32(a)
3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2025-06-10 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-06-10 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-06-10 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-06-10 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-06-10 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-06-10 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-06-10 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2025-04-033270.113(a)(1)
3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-04-03 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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