Ywca Tri County Area Fbc
301 KING ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464Childery 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 5 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- On File at Facility; 2025-11-123270.18(a)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-11-12 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-11-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-12 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-11-12 | 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) | Has all items/On excursions; 2025-11-12 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-12 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-11-12 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-11-12 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-11-12 | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) | Designated release persons/Admission date; 2025-11-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-11-12 | 3270.176(a) | Insured; 2025-11-12 | 3270.178 | Transportation First Aid Kit; 2025-11-12 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jan 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2025-01-213270.27(b)
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-01-21 | 3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2025-01-21 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-01-21 | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) | Water safety; 2025-01-21 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-01-21 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-01-21 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-01-21 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-01-21 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-01-21 | 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) | Has all items/On excursions; 2025-01-21 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-01-21 | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) | Signed /Arrival/departure times; 2025-01-21 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-01-21 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-01-21 | 3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2025-01-21 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-01-21 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-01-21 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-01-21 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-01-21 | 3270.131(a) | Health information; 2025-01-21 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Nov 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency plan/Plan Posted; 2023-11-143270.27(a)/3270.27(d)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-11-14 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-11-14 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-11-14 | 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) | In child care spaces/Has all items; 2023-11-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-11-14 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-11-14 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2023-11-14 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-11-14 | 3270.176(a) | Insured; 2023-11-14 | 3270.178 | Transportation First Aid Kit; 2023-11-14 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2023-11-14 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2023-11-14 | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) | Every 60 days/Written record; 2023-11-14 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-11-14 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2023-11-14 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2023-11-14 | 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) | Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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