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Garver Memorial YMCA
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About Garver Memorial YMCA
Garver Memorial YMCA is a child care center in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
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- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Garver Memorial YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 31 children
- License number
- #CER-00252355
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 3, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 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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Dec 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility lacked documentation of providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(c) Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The file for child #1 was observed to lack an initial health report obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. As evidenced by child #1's enrollment date and the date of the inspection being a period of 91 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iv) Age and Training/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an Agreement that lacked specification of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
Dec 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility was observed to lack documentation of conducted an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of completion of renewal of Mandated Reporter training, within 60 months. This was evidenced by the presence of a certificate dated 07/25/2019 in staff person #1 and #2's files and a certificate of completion dated 08/02/2019 present the file of staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain a health report that lacked a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The facility's bathroom was observed to have 1 sink and 1 toilet but only 1 handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility was observed to lack documentation the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were send to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack written evaluations of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This was evidenced by no evaluations present in staff person #1 and #3 and an evaluation dated 11/28/23 present in staff person #2's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
Dec 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan lacked continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed an interior door in room #2 adjacent to the kitchen that was blocked with a shelfing unit in room #2 and contents in front of the doorway in the kitchen. Therefore, an exit from the room was blocked.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
Dec 14, 2022Inspection23 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #3 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated 9-1-17 and 11-29-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Teating of the smoke detection system is not done every 30 days based on the following dates recorded: 1-10-22 to 2-10-22 = 31 days; 3-2-22 to 4-8-22 = 37 days; 4-8-22 to 5-9-22 = 31 days; 10-14-22 to 11-16-22 = 33 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The facility lacked evacuation routes posted on the floor where child care takes place.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on documentation, fire drills were not held every 60 days on the following dates: 10-14-22 to none at the time of inspection on 12-14-22 = 61 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of an emergency plan drill conducted in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files of staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked updated health assessments due to the fact the ones on file were dated September 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file of child #2 lacked documentation of immunizations or an exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a policy for Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“There was no documentation of staff #1, #2, and #3 receiving training regarding the emergency plan annually due to the fact the only documentation showed they completed training 9-5-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file of child #1 lacked an agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #2, a group supervisor lacked college transcripts to support the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed a power strip under the red rectangle shaped table in preschool #1 room that lacked 4 protective receptacle covers. Observed in the gym used by the children for gross motor, 3 electrical outlets accessible and lacking protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in preschool #2 room, bingo dabbers labeled "keep out of the reach of children" stored in a bin on the bottom shelf accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed in 2 non-lidded garbage cans in preschool #1 room and 1 non-lidded garbage can in preschool #2 room tissues that children had used to whip or blow their noses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in preschool room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The 2 restrooms lacked hand washing signs at the toilets and sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Observed in the restroom, a garbage can without a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.106(b) No bed linens alone
“Observed rest equipment labeled for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 that was only bed linens.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, cert rep observed staff#3 send a preschool age child to the restroom, which was located adjacent to, but outside the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation of notification sent to local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, Cert Rep was not shown documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked an evacuation to a relocation and maps to the designated location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Dec 9, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1, #2, and #3 lacked fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional completed on an annual basis. No current training was observed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked a written record showing the fire detection system is being tested on a monthly basis beginning November 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log was observed having fire drills completed on 3/5/21 and 10/8/21, exceeding every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperatures in both bathrooms utilized by the children were observed having water temperatures of 150° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“"Professional Choice" bathroom cleaner was observed accessible under the bathroom sink for the front room and "Professional choice" bathroom cleaner and "Bathroom Plus" cleaner were observed accessible under the sink for the back room bathroom. All cleaners said keep out of reach of children on the labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Garver Memorial YMCA
Is Garver Memorial YMCA licensed?
Yes. Garver Memorial YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Garver Memorial YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 3, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Garver Memorial YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Garver Memorial YMCA care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Garver Memorial YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Garver Memorial YMCA's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 224-5101 to confirm.
How much does Garver Memorial YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 224-5101 to ask.
What is Garver Memorial YMCA's phone number?
(814) 224-5101.
Where is Garver Memorial YMCA?
820 Grove St, Roaring Spring, PA 16673. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith and Grace Learning Center Roaring Spring, 0.2 miles away.