Ymca/northwestern Elementary
100 HARTHAN WAY, ALBION, PA 16401Childery 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-04-073270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) | Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development; 2026-04-07 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-04-07 | 3270.183(a) | Locked cabinet; 2026-04-07 | 3270.193(a) | Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2026-02-273270.31(f)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-27 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-04-093270.32(a)
3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-04-09 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2025-04-09 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-04-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Lidded Waste Receptacles; 2024-08-293270.82(i)
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-08-29 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-08-163270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-08-16 | 3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2023-08-16 | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-08-16 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2023-08-16 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-08-16 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-08-16 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-08-16 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-08-16 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-08-16 | 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) | Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent re; 2023-08-16 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2023-08-16 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2023-08-16 | 3270.27(a)(1) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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