Butler County Childrens Center
131 Homewood Dr, Butler, PA
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Butler YMCA Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 237
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Butler YMCA Early Learning Center
Butler YMCA Early Learning Center is a child care center in Butler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 237 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 10 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 237 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 237 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Butler YMCA Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 237 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246053
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 57 rules in all · 57 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 21
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(2)(ii) Mantoux TB/Record include X-ray results and evaluation
“The file for staff person #3 had a health assessment with the results of a chest x-ray and lacked documentation of a positive tuberculin skin test.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for child #1 and #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 1926
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the Crafty Nook room, there was a small brown couch that had multiple tears in the fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Gym 2B, there were 2 mats on the wall that each had a hole exposing the foam inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #4 had child abuse and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #6 had state police clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #7 had NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #5 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 11-16-25 that was after the September 2025 expiration of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff person #1 and #6 had emergency plan trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 has completed the health and safety course titled "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The files for staff person #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #5 lacked 11 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Crafty Nook room, there was a bottle of Top Care Infants' Ibuprofen for child #3 and #4 that was not labeled with the child's name for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the Crafty Nook room, there was a bottle of Top Care Infants' Ibuprofen for child #3 and #4 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 4-14-21 and 5-7-26 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-16-21 and 5-15-26 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Jul 25, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 had a state police clearance with a record and lacked the corresponding record history sheet as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #2 had child service reports that exceeded 6 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 8-7-25, the refrigerator in the infant room containing food for infants lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“On 8-7-25 in the infant room, there was a 4moms baby swing that had been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child #3 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“On 8-7-25 in the preschool bathrooms outside of gym 1, the right sink in the girls' bathroom and the left sink in the boys' bathroom had a water temperature of 115° F. The sink in the bathroom in the duck pond room had a water temperature of 123° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8-7-25 in the duck pond room in an unlocked drawer, there was a bottle of Equate Baby Detangler Spray that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #1 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The files for child #6 and #7 lacked signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that said the person was not suitable to provide child care and lacked an explanation from the physician or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility. The file for staff person #4 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #4 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On 8-7-25, an emergency transportation plan was not posted in the sweet shop room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“According to staff statements and documentation, on 2-14-25 in Phillips Hall during breakfast, an older toddler fell off an adult-sized chair used for school-age children and was injured by hitting their face on the floor between two chairs causing the child's nose to bleed and swell. The chairs and tables being used for approximately 20-23 young and older toddlers to eat breakfast were not age appropriate. Many young and older toddlers were unable to reach the table while sitting on their chairs and had to sit on their knees to reach the table to eat.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Visit6 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Imagination Station room, there were multiple push pins with sharp edges in a bin in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Farmer's Market and Littlest Bakery rooms, there were multiple areas with peeling wallpaper coming off the wall. In the Crafty Nook room, there was a hole in the wall in the back right corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“According to conversations with staff, the gym, that is measured as play space, has been used by staff and children on multiple occasions as child care space and lacked the required types of play equipment. The gym was used as child care space when other child care spaces were not able to be provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 had a state police clearance dated 12-26-19 and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“According to an incident report, staff statements, and video observation, on 1-14-25 in the gym, child #1, a 2 year old, picked up what appeared to be a pill from the floor and walked over and handed it to a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Imagination Station room, there were multiple push pins with sharp edges in a bin in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Farmer's Market and Littlest Bakery rooms, there were multiple areas with peeling wallpaper coming off the wall. In the Crafty Nook room, there was a hole in the wall in the back right corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“According to conversations with staff, the gym, that is measured as play space, has been used by staff and children on multiple occasions as child care space and lacked the required types of play equipment. The gym was used as child care space when other child care spaces were not able to be provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 had a state police clearance dated 12-26-19 and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“According to an incident report, staff statements, and video observation, on 1-14-25 in the gym, child #1, a 2 year old, picked up what appeared to be a pill from the floor and walked over and handed it to a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“There were multiple incident reports observed at the facility that were the original reports. According to staff, the original report was not given to parents, and multiple incident reports were not given to parents on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
Jul 3, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for child #2 and #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The file for child #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #6 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #3 had initial emergency plan training that was dated after their initial employment. The file for facility person #6 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Farmer's Market Room, there was Children's Motrin for child #7 that was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“In Phillips Hall, there were medications in a backpack on a chair that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“At the pool, there was Albuterol medication for child #5 that was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“At the pool, there was Epinephrine medication for child #6 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. In Phillips Hall, there were Epinephrine medication for child #8 and Epinephrine medication and Children's Benadryl for child #9 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted at the two toilets in each of the men's and women's bathrooms across from the Trustee's Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the pool, there was a first-aid kit for the 1st & 2nd grade group that lacked gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the gym, the right exit doors to the preschool hallway were obstructed by equipment in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In Phillips Hall, there was a first-aid kit in a backpack on a chair that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #1, staff person #5, and facility person #6 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #2, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for child #1, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th Pneumococcal vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The files for child #2, a 2 year old, child #11, a 2 year old, and child #13, a 3 year old, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The files for child #3, a 3 year old, child #4, a 21 month old, child #6, a 4 year old, child #10, a 4 year old, and child #12, a 4 year old, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd Hepatitis B vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #8, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Hepatitis B vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #9, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #5, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd and 4th Pneumococcal and DTAP vaccinations, 3rd Polio and HIB vaccinations, and 2nd and 3rd Hepatitis B vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #7, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th Pneumococcal and DTAP vaccinations, 3rd Hepatitis B vaccination, 1st MMR and Varicella vaccinations, and 1st and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th Pneumococcal vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The files for child #2, a 2 year old, child #11, a 2 year old, and child #13, a 3 year old, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The files for child #3, a 3 year old, child #4, a 21 month old, child #6, a 4 year old, child #10, a 4 year old, and child #12, a 4 year old, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd Hepatitis B vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #8, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Hepatitis B vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #9, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #5, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd and 4th Pneumococcal and DTAP vaccinations, 3rd Polio and HIB vaccinations, and 2nd and 3rd Hepatitis B vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #7, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th Pneumococcal and DTAP vaccinations, 3rd Hepatitis B vaccination, 1st MMR and Varicella vaccinations, and 1st and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 12/8/23, observed 22 school age children in the school age room. Staff #1 named 8 school age children in their supervisory group. Staff #2 named 7 school age children in their supervisory group. Staff #3 named 5 school age children in their supervisory group. This left 2 children who were not named in any supervisory group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
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Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“According to staff statements, a child had been buckled multiple times in a chair using straps to restrain the child for up to 10 minutes at a time with toys provided to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
Jul 27, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the tumblebugs room, there were multiple fabric blocks on the shelf that had multiple areas with small pieces less than 1 inch in diameter that were coming apart and were accessible to young and older toddlers in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the tumblebugs room, there was peeling paint in multiple areas on the right wall near the shelf. In the guppies room, there was peeling paint and damaged plaster in multiple areas along the left wall near the bottom edge of the window and on the middle of the right wall on the corner of the column.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff person #5, #8, and #10 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 lacked fire safety training within a year of their start date and requires current training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #6 completed the following required pre-service training on 3-22-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #9 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks required for a staff person that resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years. The file for staff person #7 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date (See LIS CODE SHEET). The files for staff person #3 and #4 lacked a disclosure statement at their start date and require a current disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #5 and #10 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #2 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 5 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the starlight room, there was a fabric chair that preschoolers in the room use that had tears and holes in multiple areas exposing the stuffing inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
Jul 19, 2022Inspection23 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for facility person #8 and #9 lacked two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The files for staff person #12 and #14 had an initial health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #1, #2, #5, #7, and #13 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for staff person #10 lacked an initial health assessment prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment. The files for staff person #11 and #17 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the Tumblebugs room, child #1 had Little Remedies Infant Fever & Pain Reliever and child #3 had Infants' Tylenol that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Tumblebugs room, child #1 had Motrin Infants' Drops and Little Remedies Infant Fever & Pain Reliever, child #2 had Children's Tylenol, and child #3 had Infants' Tylenol that were expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #4, a 3 year old, and child #8, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #8, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months and the 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccination by age 23 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for child #5, #6, #7, and #9 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #8 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The files for child #5 and #8 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician. The file for child #6 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the caterpillar room with 1 year olds present in the room, there were several fabric blocks with tears in multiple areas that had small pieces coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the hallway outside of Phillips Hall, the first bathroom lacked handwashing signs at the sink and toilet, and the second bathroom lacked a handwashing sign at the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Phillips Hall near the water fountain, there was a hole in the wall near the trim at the bottom with damaged plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Phillips Hall, the trim along the bottom of the wall near the water fountain was coming apart from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the caterpillar room, the first-aid kit was in a backpack on the floor and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the rainbow room in a locked cabinet, there were several food items, including a bag of marshmallows and gummy bears, stored on the same shelf with toxics, including lotions and hand sanitizers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the caterpillar room in the backpack on the floor, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #6, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #1 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #4 had not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 5-25-17 and 6-26-22. Staff person #7 had not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 4-19-15 and 5-6-20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 lacked the out of state Sex Offender registry check at their start date and requires a current out of state Sex Offender registry check. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #12, hired provisionally, lacked an NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #4 had FBI clearances dated 5-25-17 and 6-26-22 that were over 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #9 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date. The file for staff person #15, hired provisionally, had an FBI clearance dated after their start date and lacked verification of fingerprinting at their start date to be a provisional hire. The file for staff person #16, hired provisionally, had a child abuse clearance dated after their start date and lacked verification of application at their start date to be a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan lacked requirements for practice drills and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit, located in the lap pool area where children were swimming, lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
Oct 1, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to the operator's self-report, which was confirmed by staff statements and video footage, on 9/22/21 at approximately 10:15 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 toddlers in the gym, when child #1, an older toddler, walked out of the gym. Facility Person #1 and #2 were unaware the child had left. Facility Person #1 realized he was missing after about 20 seconds and began looking for him. He was returned to the gym by Facility Person #3, who found him in the hallway unsupervised, after a little less than 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to the operator's self-report, which was confirmed by staff statements and video footage, on 9/22/21 at approximately 10:15 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 toddlers in the gym, when child #1, an older toddler, walked out of the gym. Facility Person #1 and #2 were unaware the child had left. Facility Person #1 realized he was missing after about 20 seconds and began looking for him. He was returned to the gym by Facility Person #3, who found him in the hallway unsupervised, after a little less than 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2021
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to the operator's self-report, which was confirmed by staff statements and video footage, on 9/22/21 at approximately 10:15 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 toddlers in the gym, when child #1, an older toddler, walked out of the gym. Facility Person #1 and #2 were unaware the child had left. Facility Person #1 realized he was missing after about 20 seconds and began looking for him. He was returned to the gym by Facility Person #3, who found him in the hallway unsupervised, after a little less than 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2021
Aug 19, 2021Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Video and audio was captured on 8/12/21 from inside a school bus while staff were sorting children onto two buses to return to the facility from a field trip. At 2:20 PM, Child #2, a young school age child, was yelling at Facility Person #2. Facility Person #2 responded by yelling at the child, "Get off the bus! Do you want to stay here?" At 2:30 PM, when the bus arrived at the facility, and children began to get out of their seats, Facility Person #3 yelled at Child #3, a young school age child, "Go now! Get out!"”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Video and audio was captured on 8/12/21 from 2:07 to 2:30 PM from inside a school bus while staff were sorting children onto two buses to return to the facility from a field trip. Interviews were also conducted with facility staff that revealed that children were sitting on the bus for approximately 50 minutes while a plan was developed and executed to handle a crisis. Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the bus aisle, talking to a seated young school age child, when they turned towards Child #1, who was also seated, looked at the child, and pushed their elbow into that young school age child's face. Facility Persons #1 and #2 had directed Child #2 to move their legs out of the aisle. When the child did not comply, both staff physically moved the child's legs. When the child placed their legs in the aisle again, Facility Person #1 responded by aggressively moving the child to the seat in front of where the child had been sitting. The child's head was hit off of the bus ceiling while attempting to clear the seat back. The child immediately began to cry. When the bus returned to the facility at 2:30 PM, and as children were exiting the bus, Facility Person #3 was observed pulling Child #3 by the arm forcefully out of the seat. That young school age child was observed holding their arm and crying as they walked up the bus aisle.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Video and audio was captured on 8/12/21 from 2:07 to 2:30 PM from inside a school bus while staff were sorting children onto two buses to return to the facility from a field trip. Interviews were also conducted with facility staff that revealed that children were sitting on the bus for approximately 50 minutes while a plan was developed and executed to handle a crisis. Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the bus aisle, talking to a seated young school age child, when they turned towards Child #1, who was also seated, looked at the child, and pushed their elbow into that young school age child's face. Facility Persons #1 and #2 had directed Child #2 to move their legs out of the aisle. When the child did not comply, both staff physically moved the child's legs. When the child placed their legs in the aisle again, Facility Person #1 responded by aggressively moving the child to the seat in front of where the child had been sitting. The child's head was hit off of the bus ceiling while attempting to clear the seat back. The child immediately began to cry. When the bus returned to the facility at 2:30 PM, and as children were exiting the bus, Facility Person #3 was observed pulling Child #3 by the arm forcefully out of the seat. That young school age child was observed holding their arm and crying as they walked up the bus aisle.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Video and audio was captured on 8/12/21 from 2:07 to 2:30 PM from inside a school bus while staff were sorting children onto two buses to return to the facility from a field trip. Interviews were also conducted with facility staff that revealed that children were sitting on the bus for approximately 50 minutes while a plan was developed and executed to handle a crisis. Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the bus aisle, talking to a seated young school age child, when they turned towards Child #1, who was also seated, looked at the child, and pushed their elbow into that young school age child's face. Facility Persons #1 and #2 had directed Child #2 to move their legs out of the aisle. When the child did not comply, both staff physically moved the child's legs. When the child placed their legs in the aisle again, Facility Person #1 responded by aggressively moving the child to the seat in front of where the child had been sitting. The child's head was hit off of the bus ceiling while attempting to clear the seat back. The child immediately began to cry. When the bus returned to the facility at 2:30 PM, and as children were exiting the bus, Facility Person #3 was observed pulling Child #3 by the arm forcefully out of the seat. That young school age child was observed holding their arm and crying as they walked up the bus aisle.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Video and audio was captured on 8/12/21 from 2:07 to 2:30 PM from inside a school bus while staff were sorting children onto two buses to return to the facility from a field trip. Interviews were also conducted with facility staff that revealed that children were sitting on the bus for approximately 50 minutes while a plan was developed and executed to handle a crisis. Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the bus aisle, talking to a seated young school age child, when they turned towards Child #1, who was also seated, looked at the child, and pushed their elbow into that young school age child's face. Facility Persons #1 and #2 had directed Child #2 to move their legs out of the aisle. When the child did not comply, both staff physically moved the child's legs. When the child placed their legs in the aisle again, Facility Person #1 responded by aggressively moving the child to the seat in front of where the child had been sitting. The child's head was hit off of the bus ceiling while attempting to clear the seat back. The child immediately began to cry. When the bus returned to the facility at 2:30 PM, and as children were exiting the bus, Facility Person #3 was observed pulling Child #3 by the arm forcefully out of the seat. That young school age child was observed holding their arm and crying as they walked up the bus aisle.”
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FAQ
Questions about Butler YMCA Early Learning Center
Is Butler YMCA Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Butler YMCA Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Butler YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Butler YMCA Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 57 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 Butler YMCA Early Learning Center care for?
237, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Butler YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Butler YMCA Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Butler YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 287-4733 to ask.
What is Butler YMCA Early Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 287-4733.
Where is Butler YMCA Early Learning Center?
339 N Washington St, Butler, PA 16001. The nearest other daycare we list is Educational Child Care Center, 0.4 miles away.