Ymca of Greater Erie-County Ymca
12285 YMCA DR, EDINBORO, PA 16412Childery 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 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 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces/No Peeling Paint or Plaster; 2025-07-153270.76/3270.77(a)
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2024-07-163270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-16 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-07-16 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Jul 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-07-113270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2023-07-11 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-07-11 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-07-11 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-07-11 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-07-11 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2023-07-11 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-07-11 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2023-07-11 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
- 110º F or Less; 2023-07-113270.69(b)
3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2023-07-11 | 3270.183(a) | Locked cabinet; 2023-07-11 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2023-07-11 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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