Ymca of Erie/wattsburg Elementary
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 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
- 140
- 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 (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-04-133270.27(c)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-04-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-04-13 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-04-13 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-13 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-04-13 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-04-13 | 3270.183(a) | Locked cabinet; 2026-04-13 | 3270.193(a) | Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-04-163270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-04-16 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2024-08-293270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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
Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Restraints Prohibited3270.113(e)
Aug 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-08-143270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2023-08-14 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-08-14 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2023-08-14 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2023-08-14 | 3270.161(a) | Wholesome; 2023-08-14 | 3270.161(e) | Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated; 2023-08-14 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-08-14 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None