The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
650 Tunkhannock Ave, Exeter, PA
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Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 343
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center
Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center is a child care center in Pittston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 343 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 343 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 343 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 343 children
- License number
- #CER-00257108
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 8/5/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 4/13/2026. Staff #1's previous FBI clearance is dated for 9/16/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 4/19/2026. These dates indicate that the clearances were not updated within the 60-month requirement. Staff #1's current NSOR clearance is dated for 2/19/2025. Staff #1's hire date is 2/7/25, which indicates the NSOR clearance was not obtained prior to working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #2 & #3 did not have the release person's address listed on the emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection, it was observed in the OT room that there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator that is utilized for children's food.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 did not have any child service reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.74/3270.75(c) Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items
“During renewal inspection, each classroom was observed. The preschool room did not have emergency contact numbers posted. The transition room's first aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 8/5/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 4/13/2026. Staff #1's previous FBI clearance is dated for 9/16/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 4/19/2026. These dates indicate that the clearances were not updated within the 60-month requirement. Staff #1's current NSOR clearance is dated for 2/19/2025. Staff #1's hire date is 2/7/25, which indicates the NSOR clearance was not obtained prior to working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #2 & #3 did not have the release person's address listed on the emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection, it was observed in the OT room that there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator that is utilized for children's food.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 did not have any child service reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.74/3270.75(c) Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items
“During renewal inspection, each classroom was observed. The preschool room did not have emergency contact numbers posted. The transition room's first aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During unannounced investigation, it was observed that Staff #2 had a health assessment form on file dated for 11/3/22. This date indicates that an updated form was not obtained prior to Staff #2 working with children. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced investigation, it was observed in the preschool room that Staff #1 & #2 were unable to name the children in their groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During unannounced investigation, fire safety logs were requested. The director had a timeline spread sheet on her computer of the drills being completed, however, did not have all of the necessary information that pairs with the drills, such as hypothetical location, evacuation time, & the number of children and participating facility persons”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have documentation of any annual emergency drills completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 7/12/24, 8/12/24, 10/7/24, 11/11/24, 3/7/25, 4/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 and Child #3's financial agreement was not updated within the required 6-month period. The following was also observed: Child #1's financial agreement was not signed by the operator or parent. Child #2 and #4's agreement was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 12/06/18 and has not updated this training as is required every 60 months. The PA Mandated Reporting Training was required to be updated on or before 12/02/23. Staff #1 had an initial Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated for 7/11/18 and then not again until 3/28/24. This PA Child Abuse clearance was required to be updated on or before 7/11/23. Staff #3 had been employed over 90 days and did not have any proof of applying for or obtaining the required FBI. Staff #3 also did not have any proof of the required NSOR since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 12/06/18 and has not updated this training as is required every 60 months. The PA Mandated Reporting Training was required to be updated on or before 12/02/23. Staff #1 had an initial Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated for 7/11/18 and then not again until 3/28/24. This PA Child Abuse clearance was required to be updated on or before 7/11/23. Staff #3 had been employed over 90 days and did not have any proof of applying for or obtaining the required FBI. Staff #3 also did not have any proof of the required NSOR since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #3 began direct care (see LIS Code Sheet) with children and did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file since employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 12/06/18 and has not updated this training as is required every 60 months. The PA Mandated Reporting Training was required to be updated on or before 12/02/23. Staff #1 had an initial Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated for 7/11/18 and then not again until 3/28/24. This PA Child Abuse clearance was required to be updated on or before 7/11/23. Staff #3 had been employed over 90 days and did not have any proof of applying for or obtaining the required FBI. Staff #3 also did not have any proof of the required NSOR since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
May 16, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 5/13/23 staff #1 was observed to have picked up child #1 and while holding child #1 became upset, yelling at child #1 stating "don't "**cking spit on me" and then intentionally dropped child #1 onto the ground. This was witnessed by both staff #2, and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 5/13/23 staff #1 was observed to have picked up child #1 and while holding child #1 became upset, yelling at child #1 stating "don't "**cking spit on me" and then intentionally dropped child #1 onto the ground. This was witnessed by both staff #2, and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
Apr 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility last conducted a manual test of the fire alarm system on12/11/23. Manual testing of the fire alarm system is required to be conducted at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility last conducted a fire drill on12/11/23. Fire drill are required to be conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility did not have any documented proof of having held the required annual emergency drill on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff had been working for over 90 days (Please see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) without having completed the required Pa Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person # 1 has not completed any of the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility did not have a first aid kit in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
Jun 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/15/22 the inspector asked the director to review the fire drill/detection log and the director was only able to produce an older fire drill/detection log dated for 3/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/15/22 the inspector asked the director to review the fire drill/detection log and the director was only able to produce an older fire drill/detection log dated for 3/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
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Apr 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff files #3 and #4 and noted that both employees had been employed over 90 days on this date and did not have proof of professional development in all necessary topics within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff file #5 and noted that this staff did not have a NSOR on file as is required. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired before 9/30/19 had until 7/1/20 to obtain this clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff file #1 and noted that this staff did not have a health assessment on file until after hire. The inspector reviewed the file for staff #4 and observed that there was no health assessment on file as is required and the TB screening was conducted after beginning direct work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff file #4 and noted that the file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, and noted that all five employees had been employed over 90 days on this date and did not have proof of completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center
Is Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center care for?
343, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Greater Pittston 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 Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 718-8034 to ask.
What is Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 718-8034.
Where is Greater Pittston YMCA Early Learning Center?
10 N Main St, Pittston, PA 18640. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire Early Education Pittston, 0.2 miles away.