Ywca York Learning Center at Valley View Elem
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. Structural quality reflects an 86% violation rate across 7 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 (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
- 247
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Updated Every 6 Months; 2026-03-123270.124(f)
3270.131(d)(5) | Immunization record; 2026-03-12 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2025-12-113270.27(d)
3270.34(a)(3) | Responsible designee; 2025-12-11 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2025-12-11 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2025-12-11 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-12-11 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-12-11 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-12-11 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Water Safety; 2025-07-173270.31(e)(4)(iv)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety3270.14/3270.21
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-033270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-03 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-03-03 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-03-03 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-03-03 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-03-03 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-03-03 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-03-03 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-03-03 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2025-03-03 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2025-03-03 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None