Ywca of York Day Care Center
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 ACC and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 90% violation rate across 19 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 313
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-06-173270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-17 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-06-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-06-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-06-17 | 3270.82(d) | Training chair - sanitized; 2025-06-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-06-17 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-06-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-06-17 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-06-17 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-06-17 | 3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-04-153270.21
3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
Dec 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-12-233270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2024-12-23 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-12-23 | 3270.75(d)/3270.178 | On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit; 2024-12-23 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-12-23 | 3270.81 | Glass; 2024-12-23 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-12-23 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-12-23 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-12-23 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-12-23 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-12-23 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-12-23 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-12-23 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2024-12-23 | 3270.161(a) | Wholesome; 2024-12-23 | 3270.176(a) | Insured
Nov 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Promote Development; 2024-11-263270.111(c)
3270.113(d) | No harsh language
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None