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925 State St, Erie, PA
4.6· 18 reviews
Downtown YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 270
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Downtown YMCA
Downtown YMCA is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 270 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 91 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 270 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 270 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Downtown YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 270 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255053
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 15 visits · 91 rules in all · 91 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 18
- Safety and hazards 15
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Records and paperwork 13
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Discipline and child guidance 8
- Background checks 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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 10, 2026Visit4 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health assessments on file for Facility Person #1 and #2, who serve as a lifeguards for the program during excursions to Camp Sherwin that include swimming, were each completed more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3, who serves as a lifeguard for the program during excursions to Camp Sherwin which include swimming, was incomplete as it did not include the results or date disseminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During an excursion to Camp Sherwin, there were no tweezers in the first aid kit in the pool area where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During an excursion to Camp Sherwin, there was no emergency contact form in the pool area for child #1, receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The current/initial health assessment on file for child #1 was dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance. There was no health assessment on file for child #5, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“There was no documentation the emergency plan was reviewed within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The current criminal history, child abuse and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the prior respective clearance on file. The current FBI and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #5 were completed more than 60 months after the prior respective clearance on file. The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was incomplete. The disclosure statement signed and on file for Facility Person #7 was not the most updated form of the disclosure statement at the time of their hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“There were two radiators in the hallway outside of the racquetball court classrooms that were measured to be 171° F. There was a radiator in the studio and Court 4 that was measured to be 138° F”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.72(b) Screened
“There was an open window in the hallway outside of the Court 3 room that was not screened.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the infant room, there was exposed foam on a torn child-size sofa.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The current agreement on file for child #6 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The admission date on the agreement on file for child #2 was incorrect, as per the operator's statement. There was no admission date on the agreement on file for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 24 months after their previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There was no written feeding schedule present from the parent of one of the enrolled infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The pediatric first aid & CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has a valid reason the are unable to test their smoke detectors. Documentation of professional inspections of the interconnected fire alarm system, required annually, were conducted on 2/17/25 and then next on 2/24/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Persons #1 and #2 were classified as assistant group supervisors. Based on their respective levels of education documented, there was insufficient child care experience documented and on file to meet the requirements to serve as assistant group supervisors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
Aug 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On August 12, 2025 at approximately 11:45am in the Gym there were 19 young school age children in attendance. Staff #1 named 13 young school age children and Staff #2 named 4 young school age children, leaving 2 children not assigned to a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On August 12, 2025 at approximately 11:45am in the Gym there were 19 young school age children in attendance. Staff #1 named 13 young school age children and Staff #2 named 4 young school age children, putting Staff #1 over ratio by 1 and making a 0-2 ratio for the 2 children that were not named.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
Jul 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to multiple staff statements, staff have been observed numerous times using their personal cellphones when in ratio, resulting in lack of supervision of the children in their care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Jun 27, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“There was no documentation that Facility Person #1, serving as a lifeguard at an excursion at Camp Sherwin that included swimming, had been trained on the emergency plan in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
Jun 4, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The current firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were toxics (bleach water and other cleaning supplies) accessible to children in cabinets under sinks in the infant room and sensory room due to faulty locks on the cabinet doors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed after their first date of employment in a child care position (after 2/1/25.).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.72(b) Screened
“There was a torn screen in an open window in the North Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint / damaged plaster in the SACC room, near the floor under the windows, in the Kinderbear room on the wall near the sink, and in the Pre-K room where a gate is installed in the front part of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lidded trash can at one of the sink areas in the older toddler/preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“There was a piece of play equipment in front of a door from the Shining Stars room, blocking the exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Approved child assessments completed an on file for children # 1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 were not completed at least every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements on file for children #2, #4 and #5 did not specify the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 8 did not include the address of one of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The medical emergency transportation plan in the Shining Stars room was placed on a shelf and toys had been placed on top of it, resulting in it not being posted conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #6, a preschooler, dated 9/5/24, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file for the child, dated 8/29/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“As per the operator's statement, diapers/pull-ups worn by children in the older toddler/preschool room are changed in the changing area in the restroom across the hall from the classroom. There was no hands-free trash can for diaper disposal in that restroom changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There was no written feeding schedule at the facility for one of the enrolled infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The initial first aid training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 90 days after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The child care operator is unable to test the fire detection system annually at the certification renwal inspection and at least every 30 days due to a valid reason. The most recent professional inspections of the fire detection systems documented and on file were completed on 2/9/24 and then again on 2/17/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for child # 7 was completed more than 60 days after their first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Visit7 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to reports from the operator and video footage of the incident, on 11/11/24, at 2:50 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 preschoolers and one young school ager in the Shooting Stars room, when they both left the room with 8 of the 9 children to take them to the Older Toddler room in the infant/toddler wing. Child #1, a preschooler, remained behind in the room, unsupervised. The group left the fourth floor preschool wing and walked down to the first floor where they exited the building and re-entered in the infant/toddler wing. They arrived in the Older Toddler room at 2:57 PM. At 3:06 PM staff realized Child #1 was not in the Older Toddler room and Facility Person #1 left the Older Toddler room to return to the Shooting Stars room. Facility Person #1 arrived in the Shooting Stars room at 3:07 PM and retrieved the child, who was lying on the floor and appeared to be asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“****According to reports from the operator and video footage of the incident, on 11/11/24, at 2:50 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 preschoolers and one young schoolager in the Shooting Stars room, when they both left the room with 8 of the 9 children to take them to the Older Toddler room in the infant/toddler wing. Child #1, a preschooler, remained behind in the room, unsupervised. The group left the fourth floor preschool wing and walked down to the first floor where they exited the building and re-entered in the infant/toddler wing. They arrived in the Older Toddler room at 2:57 PM. At 3:06 PM staff realized Child #1 was not in the Older Toddler room and Facility Person #1 left the Older Toddler room to return to the Shooting Stars room. Facility Person #1 arrived in the Shooting Stars room at 3:07 PM and retrieved the child, who was lying on the floor and appeared to be asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**According to reports from the operator and video footage of the incident, on 11/11/24, at 2:50 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 preschoolers and one young schoolager in the Shooting Stars room, when they both left the room with 8 of the 9 children to take them to the Older Toddler room in the infant/toddler wing. Child #1, a preschooler, remained behind in the room, unsupervised. The group left the fourth floor preschool wing and walked down to the first floor where they exited the building and re-entered in the infant/toddler wing. They arrived in the Older Toddler room at 2:57 PM. At 3:06 PM staff realized Child #1 was not in the Older Toddler room and Facility Person #1 left the Older Toddler room to return to the Shooting Stars room. Facility Person #1 arrived in the Shooting Stars room at 3:07 PM and retrieved the child, who was lying on the floor and appeared to be asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*According to reports from the operator and video footage of the incident, on 11/11/24, at 2:50 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 preschoolers and one young schoolager in the Shooting Stars room, when they both left the room with 8 of the 9 children to take them to the Older Toddler room in the infant/toddler wing. Child #1, a preschooler, remained behind in the room, unsupervised. The group left the fourth floor preschool wing and walked down to the first floor where they exited the building and re-entered in the infant/toddler wing. They arrived in the Older Toddler room at 2:57 PM. At 3:06 PM staff realized Child #1 was not in the Older Toddler room and Facility Person #1 left the Older Toddler room to return to the Shooting Stars room. Facility Person #1 arrived in the Shooting Stars room at 3:07 PM and retrieved the child, who was lying on the floor and appeared to be asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to reports from the operator and video footage of the incident, on 11/11/24, at 2:50 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 preschoolers and one young school ager in the Shooting Stars room, when they both left the room with 8 of the 9 children to take them to the Older Toddler room in the infant/toddler wing. Child #1, a preschooler, remained behind in the room, unsupervised. The group left the fourth floor preschool wing and walked down to the first floor where they exited the building and re-entered in the infant/toddler wing. They arrived in the Older Toddler room at 2:57 PM. At 3:06 PM staff realized Child #1 was not in the Older Toddler room and Facility Person #1 left the Older Toddler room to return to the Shooting Stars room. Facility Person #1 arrived in the Shooting Stars room at 3:07 PM and retrieved the child, who was lying on the floor and appeared to be asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“***According to reports from the operator and video footage of the incident, on 11/11/24, at 2:50 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 preschoolers and one young schoolager in the Shooting Stars room, when they both left the room with 8 of the 9 children to take them to the Older Toddler room in the infant/toddler wing. Child #1, a preschooler, remained behind in the room, unsupervised. The group left the fourth floor preschool wing and walked down to the first floor where they exited the building and re-entered in the infant/toddler wing. They arrived in the Older Toddler room at 2:57 PM. At 3:06 PM staff realized Child #1 was not in the Older Toddler room and Facility Person #1 left the Older Toddler room to return to the Shooting Stars room. Facility Person #1 arrived in the Shooting Stars room at 3:07 PM and retrieved the child, who was lying on the floor and appeared to be asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to reports from the operator and video footage of the incident, on 11/11/24, at 2:50 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 8 preschoolers and one young schoolager in the Shooting Stars room, when they both left the room with 8 of the 9 children to take them to the Older Toddler room in the infant/toddler wing. Child #1, a preschooler, remained behind in the room, unsupervised. The group left the fourth floor preschool wing and walked down to the first floor where they exited the building and re-entered in the infant/toddler wing. They arrived in the Older Toddler room at 2:57 PM. At 3:06 PM staff realized Child #1 was not in the Older Toddler room and Facility Person #1 left the Older Toddler room to return to the Shooting Stars room. Facility Person #1 arrived in the Shooting Stars room at 3:07 PM and retrieved the child, who was lying on the floor and appeared to be asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 25, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 3:45 PM in the Older Toddler Room, Facility Persons #3 & #4 were supervising 16 preschoolers. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, Facility Person #3 claimed 7 children and Facility Person #4 claimed 6 children. This totaled 13 of the 16 children present in the classroom. When asked again, each staff person claimed one additional child, saying the children had previously been assigned to a staff person who had left for the day. When it was pointed out that this totaled 15 of the 16 children, staff stated which child was not claimed by either staff person and Facility Person #4 indicated they would be responsible for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“At approximately 3:35 on 10/25/24 in the Kinderbear Room, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 22 schoolagers. The maximum measured capacity of this room is 17 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no daily schedule posted in the Kinderbear Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 3:35 on 10/25/24 in the Kinderbear Room, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 22 schoolagers. Facility Person #1 claimed responsibility for 10 young schoolagers and 6 older schoolagers and Facility Person #6 claimed responsibility for supervising 6 older schoolagers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 10/9/2024 Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising schoolagers in the North Gym. Video footage of the self-reported incident shows Facility Person #1 roughly grabbing the arm of Child #1 after they pulled a ball out of a basket. Child #1 can be seen rubbing their arm as they walked away after the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Oct 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 3:45 PM in the Older Toddler Room, Facility Persons #3 & #4 were supervising 16 preschoolers. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, Facility Person #3 claimed 7 children and Facility Person #4 claimed 6 children. This totaled 13 of the 16 children present in the classroom. When asked again, each staff person claimed one additional child, saying the children had previously been assigned to a staff person who had left for the day. When it was pointed out that this totaled 15 of the 16 children, staff stated which child was not claimed by either staff person and Facility Person #4 indicated they would be responsible for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“At approximately 3:35 on 10/25/24 in the Kinderbear Room, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 22 schoolagers. The maximum measured capacity of this room is 17 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no daily schedule posted in the Kinderbear Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 3:35 on 10/25/24 in the Kinderbear Room, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 22 schoolagers. Facility Person #1 claimed responsibility for 10 young schoolagers and 6 older schoolagers and Facility Person #6 claimed responsibility for supervising 6 older schoolagers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 10/9/2024 Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising schoolagers in the North Gym. Video footage of the self-reported incident shows Facility Person #1 roughly grabbing the arm of Child #1 after they pulled a ball out of a basket. Child #1 can be seen rubbing their arm as they walked away after the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Jul 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.115(a)(5) Staff:child ratios while swimming
“Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a group of 11 children swimming in a pool on an excursion at Camp Sherwin. When asked to identify which children they were supervising, Facility Person #1 claimed responsibility for 2 older schoolagers and 1 young schoolager. Facility Person #2 claimed responsibility for 8 of the children- 3 older schoolagers and 5 young schoolagers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Inspection29 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an accessible uncovered outlet on the wall in the Toddler 2 room,”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for child #2 was completed more than 60 days after their first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation on file of only 10 hours of child care training completed in the most recent review year for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“The menu was not conspicuously posted or shared with parents at least a week in advance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)(ii) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Record include X-ray results and evaluation
“The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #2, #5, and #8 were completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessments on file. The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 12 months after their start date. The negative chest xray results - after a positive TB test - documented and on file for Facility Person #3 was completed after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child #5 indicates that the child did not have sufficient doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #3 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #6-#9 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the South Gym, the Cat room or the Hellberg room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #6 did not include the release persons' address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“There was no health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form on file for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There were no child service reports - or other approved assessments - completed and a copy given to the parents within the last 6 months, on file for children #2 and #4. There was a CSR on file for child # 3 from 1/2023 and another that was not dated. The current CSR's on file for children #1 and #5 were completed more than 6 months after the previous assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Cat room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Studio was not functioning properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“There were toys attached to the sides of cribs in the infant room, in reach of the infants who rest in the cribs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“There was climbing equipment in the Kids Court (Cout 6) play space not installed over protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“There was no documentation of a review of the emergency plan prior to the most recent review date documented - 12/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not address annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“There was no documentation on file to indicate that Facility Person #6, employed more than 90 days at the facility, completed the 1 hour health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There were no handwashing signs at 2 toilets in the restroom off of the north gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation to show the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person # 1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance on file. The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was incomplete. The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance. The only NSOR clearance and disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #5 were each dated over two years after their start date. The most recent mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was insufficient documentation of the education and/or child care experience on file required for the noted staff classifications of Facility Persons #5 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The current evaluation on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months after the previous evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink in the infant/toddler room at the diapering area was not equipped with a stool to allow able toddlers to reach the sink to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the school age room did not include scissors. The first aid kit in the shooting stars room did not include soap or gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was no first aid kit in the Cat room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were Clorox wipes, furniture polish, all-purpose cleaner in an unlocked low cabinet in the Hellberg room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff statements and video surveillance footage indicate that on 1/16/24 at approximately 4:00 PM, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising children in the infant room when Child #1, a young toddler, pulled Child #2's hair, also a young toddler. In response, Facility Person #1 lunged at Child #1, picked them up roughly, yelled at them, and put them down aggressively. Facility Person #2 then pulled Child #1's hair. Child #2 was then observed hitting Child #1 and pulling their hair while Facility Person #1 encouraged Child #2 by saying, "It's your turn now," and "Get them back."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff statements and video surveillance footage indicate that on 1/16/24 at approximately 4:00 PM, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising children in the infant room when Child #1, a young toddler, pulled Child #2's hair, also a young toddler. In response, Facility Person #1 lunged at Child #1, picked them up roughly, yelled at them, and put them down aggressively. Facility Person #2 then pulled Child #1's hair. Child #2 was then observed hitting Child #1 and pulling their hair while Facility Person #1 encouraged Child #2 by saying, "It's your turn now," and "Get them back."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements, there were instances were children were not properly supervised when solely supervised by Facility Persons #1 and/or #2, when these staff were talking to each other or on their phones rather than paying attention to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“**Staff statements and video surveillance footage indicate that on 1/16/24 at approximately 4:00 PM, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising children in the infant room when Child #1, a young toddler, pulled Child #2's hair, also a young toddler. In response, Facility Person #1 lunged at Child #1, picked them up roughly, yelled at them, and put them down aggressively. Facility Person #2 then pulled Child #1's hair. Child #2 was then observed hitting Child #1 and pulling their hair while Facility Person #1 encouraged Child #2 by saying, "It's your turn now," and "Get them back."”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**According to staff statements, there were instances were children were not properly supervised when solely supervised by Facility Persons #1 and/or #2, when these staff were talking to each other or on their phones rather than paying attention to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff statements and video surveillance footage indicate that on 1/16/24 at approximately 4:00 PM, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising children in the infant room when Child #1, a young toddler, pulled Child #2's hair, also a young toddler. In response, Facility Person #1 lunged at Child #1, picked them up roughly, yelled at them, and put them down aggressively. Facility Person #2 then pulled Child #1's hair. Child #2 was then observed hitting Child #1 and pulling their hair while Facility Person #1 encouraged Child #2 by saying, "It's your turn now," and "Get them back."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“According to staff statements, there were times when Child #3, a young toddler, was strapped into a chair during naptime, for up to approximately 15 minutes to prevent them from crawling on other children and waking them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“**Staff statements and video surveillance footage indicate that on 1/16/24 at approximately 4:00 PM, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising children in the infant room when Child #1, a young toddler, pulled Child #2's hair, also a young toddler. In response, Facility Person #1 lunged at Child #1, picked them up roughly, yelled at them, and put them down aggressively. Facility Person #2 then pulled Child #1's hair. Child #2 was then observed hitting Child #1 and pulling their hair while Facility Person #1 encouraged Child #2 by saying, "It's your turn now," and "Get them back."”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 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 was an incident report on file for an incident documented as occurring on 12/6/23 and signed by a parent on 12/7/23. There was an incident report on file for an incident documented as occurring on 12/7/23 signed by the parent on 12/13/23. As per staff statements, the incident reports were not given to the parents on the dates of the incidents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
Aug 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 indicated the training was completed on 6/24/23, more than 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was expired as of 7/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
Jul 21, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“The Schoolage Room has a measured maximum capacity of 18 children. On 7/21/23, there were 25 children observed receiving care in that room at 8:05 AM, and after more children arrived, there were 30 children receiving care in the Schoolage room by 8:15 AM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
Jul 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“The Schoolage Room has a measured maximum capacity of 18 children. On 7/21/23, there were 25 children observed receiving care in that room at 8:05 AM, and after more children arrived, there were 30 children receiving care in the Schoolage room by 8:15 AM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**SECOND CITATION, CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 6/23/23: On 8/2/23, at approximately 1:35 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed standing in the doorway between the hallway and the South Gym. There were 8 young schoolagers in the gym and one young schoolager in a storage room off the hallway outside of the gym retrieving a piece of equipment. Facility Person #1 was positioned with their back to most of the children in the gym, while they were directing the child in the storage room. There were no other staff present in either the gym or hallway to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
Jun 23, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“The most recent fire drill recorded on the fire drill log was conducted on 3/13/23 -- more than 60 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.72(b) Screened
“There were two windows open in the North Gym without screens.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Persons #1 & #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility Person #1 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: approved pediatric first aid and CPR; mandated reporter training, health and safety training Facility Person #2 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: approved pediatric first aid and CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 6/23/23 at approximately 3:35 PM Facility Person #2 was observed supervising 7 young schoolagers in the North Gym. Facility Person #2 was positioned close to the doorway between the North and South Gyms. There were 6 young schoolagers and 2 older schoolagers in the South Gym without a staff person present in that space. Facility Person #2 indicated she was attempting to supervise both groups of children in the two spaces as Facility Person #3 left for just a few minutes. Within a minute, Facility Person #3 returned to the South Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to witness statements, on 5/23/23, at approximately 2:00 PM, Facility Person #1 was the sole staff person supervising 8 preschoolers in the Pre-K room when she left the room, leaving the children unsupervised. According to witness statements it can be determined the children were left unsupervised for a maximum of 10 minutes. On 6/23/23 at approximately 3:35 PM Facility Person #2 was observed supervising 7 young schoolagers in the North Gym. Facility Person #2 was positioned close to the doorway between the North and South Gyms. There were 6 young schoolagers and 2 older schoolagers in the South Gym without a staff person present in that space. Facility Person #2 indicated she was attempting to supervise both groups of children in the two spaces as Facility Person #3 left for just a few minutes. Within a minute, Facility Person #3 returned to the South Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to witness statements, on 5/23/23, at approximately 2:00 PM, Facility Person #1 was the sole staff person supervising 8 preschoolers in the Pre-K room when she left the room, leaving the children unsupervised. According to witness statements it can be determined the children were left unsupervised for a maximum of 10 minutes. On 6/23/23 at approximately 3:35 PM Facility Person #2 was observed supervising 7 young schoolagers in the North Gym. Facility Person #2 was positioned close to the doorway between the North and South Gyms. There were 6 young schoolagers and 2 older schoolagers in the South Gym without a staff person present in that space. Facility Person #2 indicated she was attempting to supervise both groups of children in the two spaces as Facility Person #3 left for just a few minutes. Within a minute, Facility Person #3 returned to the South Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to witness statements, on 5/23/23, at approximately 2:00 PM, Facility Person #1 was the sole staff person supervising 8 preschoolers in the Pre-K room when she left the room, leaving the children unsupervised. According to witness statements it can be determined the children were left unsupervised for a maximum of 10 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
Jun 23, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“The most recent fire drill recorded on the fire drill log was conducted on 3/13/23 -- more than 60 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.72(b) Screened
“There were two windows open in the North Gym without screens.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Persons #1 & #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility Person #1 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: approved pediatric first aid and CPR; mandated reporter training, health and safety training Facility Person #2 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: approved pediatric first aid and CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 6/23/23 at approximately 3:35 PM Facility Person #2 was observed supervising 7 young schoolagers in the North Gym. Facility Person #2 was positioned close to the doorway between the North and South Gyms. There were 6 young schoolagers and 2 older schoolagers in the South Gym without a staff person present in that space. Facility Person #2 indicated she was attempting to supervise both groups of children in the two spaces as Facility Person #3 left for just a few minutes. Within a minute, Facility Person #3 returned to the South Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to witness statements, on 5/23/23, at approximately 2:00 PM, Facility Person #1 was the sole staff person supervising 8 preschoolers in the Pre-K room when she left the room, leaving the children unsupervised. According to witness statements it can be determined the children were left unsupervised for a maximum of 10 minutes. On 6/23/23 at approximately 3:35 PM Facility Person #2 was observed supervising 7 young schoolagers in the North Gym. Facility Person #2 was positioned close to the doorway between the North and South Gyms. There were 6 young schoolagers and 2 older schoolagers in the South Gym without a staff person present in that space. Facility Person #2 indicated she was attempting to supervise both groups of children in the two spaces as Facility Person #3 left for just a few minutes. Within a minute, Facility Person #3 returned to the South Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to witness statements, on 5/23/23, at approximately 2:00 PM, Facility Person #1 was the sole staff person supervising 8 preschoolers in the Pre-K room when she left the room, leaving the children unsupervised. According to witness statements it can be determined the children were left unsupervised for a maximum of 10 minutes. On 6/23/23 at approximately 3:35 PM Facility Person #2 was observed supervising 7 young schoolagers in the North Gym. Facility Person #2 was positioned close to the doorway between the North and South Gyms. There were 6 young schoolagers and 2 older schoolagers in the South Gym without a staff person present in that space. Facility Person #2 indicated she was attempting to supervise both groups of children in the two spaces as Facility Person #3 left for just a few minutes. Within a minute, Facility Person #3 returned to the South Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to witness statements, on 5/23/23, at approximately 2:00 PM, Facility Person #1 was the sole staff person supervising 8 preschoolers in the Pre-K room when she left the room, leaving the children unsupervised. According to witness statements it can be determined the children were left unsupervised for a maximum of 10 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The DHS contact information was not posted in an area used by the parents of the preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Because the operator is unable to test the facility's smoke detectors and demonstrate operability during the annual inspection, an annual inspection of the detectors is required to be performed by a fire protection professional. The most recent professional inspection documentation on file was dated 3/18/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“There was no documentation on file that Facility Person #5 has completed the required update to the health and safety training, required to be completed by 12/30/22. The health and safety training documented and on file for Facility Person #6 was completed after 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment /TB test on file for Facility Person #1 and the TB test on file for Facility Person #5 were completed after their start dates. The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #7 and #8 were completed more than 24 months after their prior health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“There was no documentation of a current annual flu vaccine on file for children #1-#6. The immunization record on file for child #7 indicates the child did not have sufficient doses of the Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal and polio vaccines as recommended by the ACIP for the child's age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessments on file for children #2 and #5 were completed more than 12 months after the prior health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #2, #5, and #6 were not reviewed and updated in writing by parent within 6 months of previous review.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was no copy of a child service report provided to the parent on file for child #5, enrolled more than 6 months The current child service reports on file for children #2 and #6 were completed in January 2023, more than 6 months after the previous child service report on file and after the suspension of the regulation on 10/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the schoolage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were four rest mats used by children in the infant room not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a table with loose legs, causing it to be unsteady, in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent staff evaluations on file for Facility Person #6, #7 and #8 were completed more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Persons #2, #3, and #5 were classified as assistant group supervisors without documentation of the required education and/or experience required for the classification on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse (3/11/23), criminal history (3/8/23) and FBI (3/8/23) clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed after their start date. (See IS code sheet). The child abuse (3/2/23), criminal history (1/20/23) and FBI (1/23/23) clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed after their start date. (See IS code sheet). The child abuse clearance (11/11/22) on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their start date. The criminal history (11/11/22 ) and NSOR (2/17/23) clearances on file for Facility Person #5 were completed more than 45 days after their start date.(See IS code sheet). The current child abuse and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #7 were completed more than 60 months after their previous clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There was no feeding schedule from the parent of an infant in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
Feb 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 3:15 PM in the infant room, child #1, an infant, was observed to be sleeping.in a rocker/bouncy seat type of equipment, not in the position recommended by the AAP. There was no medical reason documented by a physician's statement on file for the child to sleep in this position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
Dec 8, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“They hypothetical locations of the fire drills conducted since 5/9/22 were not recorded on the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“The health and safety training completed and on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 (all employed more than 90 days - see IS Code Sheet) were completed prior to 9/30/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file indicate fire drills were conducted on 3/8/22, 5/9/22, and 7/25/22 - more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“There was no documentation of completion of acceptable pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Facility Person #5, employed at the facility for more than 90 days (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“According to statements from witness staff, Facility Persons #1 and #2, on multiple occasions, singled out children for ridicule, made degrading comments about children and their family members in the presence of these children and other children, and threatened children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“They hypothetical locations of the fire drills conducted since 5/9/22 were not recorded on the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“The health and safety training completed and on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 (all employed more than 90 days - see IS Code Sheet) were completed prior to 9/30/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file indicate fire drills were conducted on 3/8/22, 5/9/22, and 7/25/22 - more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“There was no documentation of completion of acceptable pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Facility Person #5, employed at the facility for more than 90 days (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“According to statements from witness staff, Facility Persons #1 and #2, on multiple occasions, singled out children for ridicule, made degrading comments about children and their family members in the presence of these children and other children, and threatened children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
Jul 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“There was no documentation of current acceptable mandated reporter training on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3, who each have served as lifeguards for the program, when swimming at Camp Sherwin, for more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
Apr 14, 2022Inspection27 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“One of the mattresses in a crib in the infant room was elevated. When asked about infant sleep position, staff stated there is an infant in care who must sleep in an elevated position due to a medical condition. There was no documentation of the medical reason or the need for an alternate sleep position for the infant on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Several of the release persons listed on the agreements on file for children #1-#5 were not also listed on the emergency contact form on file, or were listed without an address and/or phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“There was no documentation of a current influenza vaccine on file for child #2. There was a written, signed statement from a parent on file indicating a personal objection to the flu vaccine, but the exemption statement was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The TB test on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 12 month's prior to the start date (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The TB test documented and on file for Facility Person #4 was completed on 3/30/18. The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #11 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #10 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #10 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.165 Menus
“The menu posted at the facility on 4/14/22 included meals to be served through 4/15/22. The menu for the following week was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“There was no documentation of completion of pediatric first aid/CPR on file for Facility Person #4, employed at the facility more than 90 days.(SEE IS CODE SHEET). The pediatric first aid/CPR documented and on file for Facility Person #6 was complete more than 90 days after the start date. (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The pediatric first aid/CPR documented an on file for Facility Person #6 was completed on 4/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“There were less than 12 hours of child care training completed within the most recent complete review year and documented and on file for Facility Persons #3, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“There was no health assessment on file for child #5, enrolled at the facility more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were two spray bottles of cleaners in the infant room and two in the preschool room that were not labeled wit the contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The current staff evaluations completed and on file for Facility Persons #3. #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11 were completed more than 12 months after the prior staff evaluations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was dated after the date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The NSOR clearance was dated 3/24/22. The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was dated more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance on file. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Persons #8. and #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“There was no documentation of required pre-service health and safety training documented and on file for Facility Persons #5 and #10, both employed more than 90 days at the facility.. (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The only firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than 12 months after the start date. (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The firesafety training completed by Facility Person #8 was completed 3/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Persons #7 #9 and #11 were not completed prior to the expiration of their previous certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The plan for a lockdown was not included in the letter to the parents providing information about the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/14/22 at approximately 11:45 AM Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 11 young schoolagers and 3 older schoolagers in the schoolage room. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, one of the children in care was not identified by either Facility Person #1 or #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“The certificate of compliance posted a the facility was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp adult scissors in a drawer low enough to be in reach of children in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was splintered wood on a panel on the wall near the sink in the back of the kindergarten/schoolage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were two broken plastic bins - creating sharp edges and/or potential pinch points - in the kindergarten/schoolage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the kindergarten/schoolage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“On 4/14/22, there were schoolage children in care in the kindergarten/schoolage room throughout the day, including typical school hours as child care was provided during a planned school closure. The posted daily schedule in the classroom reflected only after-school hours and activities.There was no full day schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The current emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Downtown YMCA
Is Downtown YMCA licensed?
Yes. Downtown YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Downtown YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Downtown YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 91 rules across 13 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 91 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 Downtown YMCA care for?
270, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Downtown YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Downtown YMCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Downtown YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 452-3261 to ask.
What is Downtown YMCA's phone number?
(814) 452-3261.
Where is Downtown YMCA?
31 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16501. The nearest other daycare we list is Handled with Care Childcare Facility, 0.1 miles away.