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Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center

125 W High St, Bellefonte, PA 168234.0· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days

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About Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center

Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center is a child care center in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 108 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
108 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255498
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 4-22-26, it was observed that the outlet in the hall next to the infant room was missing protective covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During renewal inspection 4-22-26, thermometer's were not in the refrigerators in Young Preschool and Young Toddler rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

  2. Aug 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During summer camp, two children were injured, each resulting in emergency medical treatment. The incidents were not reported to DHS within 24 hours of happening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

  3. Apr 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “A child was left unsupervised in Classroom 3 for approximately 15 minutes. The child was left behind when the rest of the class went to a gross motor activity.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1 had an initial health assessment dated 10/31/24, which was not completed prior to initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #1 completed health and safety training on 12/4/24, which was not done within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “In classroom 3, a sensory bin was observed to contain multiple items less than an inch in diameter, which are considered choking hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In classroom #1 and Classroom #2 a vent located on the wall was observed to be dusty.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

  4. Apr 21, 2025Visit5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “A child was left unsupervised in Classroom 3 for approximately 15 minutes. The child was left behind when the rest of the class went to a gross motor activity.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1 had an initial health assessment dated 10/31/24, which was not completed prior to initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #1 completed health and safety training on 12/4/24, which was not done within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “In classroom 3, a sensory bin was observed to contain multiple items less than an inch in diameter, which are considered choking hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In classroom #1 and Classroom #2 a vent located on the wall was observed to be dusty.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

  5. Feb 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “In the mat room (gross motor room), two teachers were observed on their phone while children were in care. Upon walking in the door, both teachers quickly put their phones away.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025

  6. Oct 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The last documented fire drill completed was dated 3/22/24. There was no updated fire drill completed since that date as evidenced by the fire drill log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “File for staff #1 did not include the staff's previous experience or have record of the staff's education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(a) Wholesome

      “During the inspection on 10/21/24, a gallon of milk was observed in the fridge in the Young Toddler room with an expiration date of 10/18/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems

      “Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include any potential medical problems.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Young Preschool room, a child sized blue couch near the entrance was observed to be in disrepair with exposed foam at the corners of the cushion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024

  7. Jun 21, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff #1 was observed leaving the room for approximately 22 minutes, leaving staff #2 to supervise 12 preschool children. During this time, video footage revealed two children acting inappropriately in an area that could not be adequately supervised by one staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Staff #1 left the room for approximately 22 minutes, leaving staff number 2 in the room alone with 12 pre-school aged children. This was confirmed through video footage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

  8. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center

Is Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 355-5551 to ask.

What is Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center's phone number?

(814) 355-5551.

Where is Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center?

125 W High St, Bellefonte, PA 16823. The nearest other daycare we list is Redmans Kidz Konnection, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).