Ymca of Greater Erie/early Lrng University
301 DARROW RD, 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 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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
- 90
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-05-123270.27(c)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-05-12 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2026-05-12 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-05-12 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-05-12 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2026-05-12 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2026-05-12 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Promote Development3270.111(c)
Nov 24, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times; 2025-11-243270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
- Every 60 Days; 2025-11-243270.94(a)(1)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-07-303270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-07-30 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-07-30 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-30 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-30 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-07-30 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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