Little Flock Daycare
2219 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA
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Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 434
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center
Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center is a child care center in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 434 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 6 weeks through 5 or 6 years, depending on location
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 434 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 6 weeks through 5 or 6 years, depending on location |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Swimming, physical activity, STEM, arts, music and other enrichment |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | YMCA members receive discounted childcare rates |
| Licensed capacity | 434 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 434 children
- License number
- #CER-00251420
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/21/26 it was reported that Child #1 saw Child #2. Child #3 and Child #4 were unsupervised and watching inappropriate videos on a phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Post the inspection summary
“On 11/4/2025 during the renewal inspection, the current certificate of compliance, or information on how to access the regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location in the lower level of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
Aug 5, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 8/5/25 during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that due to the lack of supervision from Staff person #1, Child #1 was able to climb a gate, elope from the outside play area and walk unsupervised through the outside parking lot today to the main entrance of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development
“On 11/6/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that there were not enough play equipment available for use of the children in several classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 11/6/24, during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that the facility is in need of new play equipment to be added for outdoor play use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 11/6/24 during the renewal inspection, the Certification Rep. noticed that mulch is needed to be added to all of the outdoor play area surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“-Staff in the facility were not observing the children -The childrenjumped on the child while the child was sitting down, and other children observed the incident occurring. The staff sat there and did not help the child during the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 1/22/24 during the renewal inspection, in the indoor plays pace area, there is a cabinet with broken edges and the doors are unable to close which is in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 1/22/24 during the renewal inspection, the outdoor area is in need of maintenance of added mulch to the all outdoor play area surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
Apr 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training
“On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have the annual requirements for 12 clock hours of child care training completed in the staff persons individual records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have the written annual staff evaluation in the individual staff records with in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, that classroom # 6 trash can foot pedal was broken. Classroom #5 was not set up. Certification rep observed a buffer machine and buffer materials in the room. Certification Rep. observed a buffer machine in classroom 4B.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep observed that the barrier for the mulch chips in the pre school play space was not blocking the chips from entering the infant and young toddler play space. Mulch chips was observed in the infant toddlers play space making it accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
Feb 9, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 2/9/23, during the unannounced visit, the certification rep. observed the surface covering did not meet the recommendations of the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 2/9/23, the complaint investigation, the certification rep verified that the self reported incident was verified. Staff person #1 admitted to leaving a child at the end of the hall way during the morning transition from the lower level pick up area to the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
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Feb 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 2/9/23, during the unannounced visit, the certification rep. observed the surface covering did not meet the recommendations of the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 2/9/23, the complaint investigation, the certification rep verified that the self reported incident was verified. Staff person #1 admitted to leaving a child at the end of the hall way during the morning transition from the lower level pick up area to the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
Jan 5, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, two nonfamily written references were missing from staff person # 3 and staff person #4 individual staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 and #3 did not have a subsequent health assessment in the individual staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the cups in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name in classroom 6 and classroom 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/23, there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in classroom 7 (older toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in room 6 (Younger Toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the cots in room 6 (Toddlers) and cots in room 3 (pre-school) were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed classroom 1 bathroom unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed damaged ceiling tiles in the indoor gross motor classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 1/5/23, During the renewal inspection, the protective receptacle cover was missing in the second floor hall way.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On1/5/23, during the renewal inspection staff person # 2 , did not have proof, that the individual staff participated in a fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 1/5/23, staff person #1 did not have verification of their education in the individual file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
- Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2022Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #3 WAS PRESENT ALONE WITH 13 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM #8 LOCATED BEYOND THE FITNESS ROOM. THREE CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED OFF THEIR REST MATS AND PLAYING AT THE WINDOW AND THE REMAINING 10 WERE NAPPING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“ON 05/31/2022, UNUSED OUTLETS LOCATED UNDER THE CUBBIES IN ROOM #8 WERE NOT COVERED WITH PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, BLEACH WAS PRESENT IN THE CABINET UNDER THE CLASSROOM SINK AND THE CHILD LOCK ON THE CABINET DOOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING (NOT CATCHING) RESULTING IN THE BLEACH BEING ACCESSBIBLE TO THE CHIDREN IN CLASSROOM #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THERE WERE NO TWEEZERS AND GLOVES IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN CLASSROOM # 2”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THE REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT READ 50.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, 14 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED NAPPING IN THE FIRST CLASSROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INITIALLY WHEN ASKED TO IDENTIFY THE NAMES OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN ASSIGNED TO STAFF, ONLY 12 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2. WHEN STAFF MADE A 2ND ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFIY THEIR ASSIGNED CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISON, ONLY 13 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED. CHILD #1 WAS NOT ASSIGNED TO EITHER STAFF PERSON'S GROUP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“ON 5/31/22, DURING A UNANNOUNCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #4 STATEMENT TO THE DIRECTOR STATED THAT SHE WAS CONCERNED AND WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #5 GRABBING CHILD #2 ARM KIND OF HARD RESULTING IN CHILD SLIPPING TO THE FLOOR. CERTIFICATION REP. DID NOT HAVE A REPORT FROM THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“ON 5/6/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, VIDEO FOOTAGE VIEWED FROM 5/6/22 AND THE WITNESS STATEMENT FROM STAFF PERSON #2, CONFIRMED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 SPANKED THE BOTTOM OF CHILD #1, WHO ELOPED THE CLASSROOM, ON DAY OF INCIDENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
May 31, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #3 WAS PRESENT ALONE WITH 13 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM #8 LOCATED BEYOND THE FITNESS ROOM. THREE CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED OFF THEIR REST MATS AND PLAYING AT THE WINDOW AND THE REMAINING 10 WERE NAPPING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“ON 05/31/2022, UNUSED OUTLETS LOCATED UNDER THE CUBBIES IN ROOM #8 WERE NOT COVERED WITH PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, BLEACH WAS PRESENT IN THE CABINET UNDER THE CLASSROOM SINK AND THE CHILD LOCK ON THE CABINET DOOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING (NOT CATCHING) RESULTING IN THE BLEACH BEING ACCESSBIBLE TO THE CHIDREN IN CLASSROOM #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THERE WERE NO TWEEZERS AND GLOVES IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN CLASSROOM # 2”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THE REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT READ 50.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, 14 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED NAPPING IN THE FIRST CLASSROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INITIALLY WHEN ASKED TO IDENTIFY THE NAMES OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN ASSIGNED TO STAFF, ONLY 12 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2. WHEN STAFF MADE A 2ND ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFIY THEIR ASSIGNED CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISON, ONLY 13 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED. CHILD #1 WAS NOT ASSIGNED TO EITHER STAFF PERSON'S GROUP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“ON 5/31/22, DURING A UNANNOUNCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #4 STATEMENT TO THE DIRECTOR STATED THAT SHE WAS CONCERNED AND WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #5 GRABBING CHILD #2 ARM KIND OF HARD RESULTING IN CHILD SLIPPING TO THE FLOOR. CERTIFICATION REP. DID NOT HAVE A REPORT FROM THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“ON 5/6/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, VIDEO FOOTAGE VIEWED FROM 5/6/22 AND THE WITNESS STATEMENT FROM STAFF PERSON #2, CONFIRMED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 SPANKED THE BOTTOM OF CHILD #1, WHO ELOPED THE CLASSROOM, ON DAY OF INCIDENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
Mar 15, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 3/7/22 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:53AM, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT OUTSIDE ON THE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 3/7/22 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:53AM, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT OUTSIDE ON THE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS UNCOVERED THAT ON 3/7/22, THE STAFF PERSON, WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF CHILD #1, FAILED TO CONDUCT A NAME TO FACE CHECK FOR THEIR ASSIGNED GROUP OF CHILDREN BEFORE ENTERING BACK INTO THE FACILITY. THIS RESULTED IN CHILD #1 BEING UNACCOUNTED FOR AND LEFT ON THE OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED. CHILD WAS FOUND BY A YMCA MEMBER, WHO ESCORTED THE CHILD TO THE MEMBER'S DESK.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 3/7/22 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:53AM, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT OUTSIDE ON THE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON 3/3/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FINGERS OF CHILD #1 WAS CAUGHT IN THE ELEVATOR DOORS AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 ACKNOWLEDGED A PREVIOUS INCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER CHILD'S HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE ELEVATOR DOOR. THE PROVIDER IS AWARE OF THE SPACING WITHIN THE ELEVATOR DOORS THAT POSES A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO SMALL CHILDREN, WHO MAY RIDE THE ELEVATOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
Feb 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“ON 2/1/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THROUGH STAFF INTERVIEWS THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #2 PAT CHILD #1 ON THE STOMACH AS IF THEY WERE DISCIPLINNING THE CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
Feb 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“ON 2/1/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THROUGH STAFF INTERVIEWS THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #2 PAT CHILD #1 ON THE STOMACH AS IF THEY WERE DISCIPLINNING THE CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
Aug 26, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“ON 8/26/21, CERTIFICATION REP WAS ABLE TO REVIEW VIDEO FOOTAGE THAT SHOWED THE STAFF PERSON #1 USING THEIR FOOT TO PHYSICALLY MOVE THE CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center
Is Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center care for?
434, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 380-9622 to ask.
What is Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 380-9622.
Where is Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center?
295 Hurley Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place at Reeceville Elementary, 0.4 miles away.