Ymca Vernon Child Care
16864 CONNEAUT LAKE RD, MEADVILLE, PA 16335Childery 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 November 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-11-193270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-11-19 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-19 | 3270.33(a) | Each staff person meets quals; 2025-11-19 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-11-19 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-19 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-11-19 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-11-19 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-11-19 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-11-19 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-11-19 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-19 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-11-19 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-11-19 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-11-19 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-11-19 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-11-19 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2025-11-19 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-11-19 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-11-19 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2025-11-19 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-11-19 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Arts and Crafts Non-toxic; 2024-12-173270.66(e)
3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-12-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-12-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-12-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-12-17 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-12-17 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-12-17 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-12-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-12-17 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-12-17 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2024-12-17 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2024-12-17 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Jul 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2024-07-093270.113(a)(1)
3270.119 | Infant sleep position
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-12-143270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-12-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-12-14 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2023-12-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-12-14 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-12-14 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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