Ymca of Greater Erie-Mckean Elem Ymca Program
5120 WEST RD, MC KEAN, PA 16426Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- 120
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-02-103270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-02-10 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-10 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-02-123270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-02-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-02-12 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-02-12 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) | Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-02-12 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2024-02-223270.27(e)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-02-22 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-02-22 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-02-22 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-02-22 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-02-22 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-02-22 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-02-22 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-02-22 | 3270.131(a) | Health information; 2024-02-22 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Susan Wheeler Group Home Day CareMc Kean · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Rebecca Shingledecker Family Child Care HomeMc Kean · 2/5 Childery Rating
- The Asbury Eagles School-Age ProgramFairview · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Bright Beginnings Child Learning CenterMc Kean · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Asbury Child Development CenterErie · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Realife Early Learning CenterErie · 3/5 Childery Rating