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Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center
Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center is a child care center in Olyphant, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 69 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infants 1:4 |
| Class size | Infants capped at 8 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 126 children
- License number
- #CER-00248149
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 18 visits · 69 rules in all · 68 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 14
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Background checks 2
- 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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Aug 17, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, certification rep observed a staff person change a child's diaper and not wash their hands before starting the next child's diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, child files were reviewed. There is no physician phone number on file for child # 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, child files were reviewed. Ther is no work address and phone number on file for the parents of children # 2, 4, and 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, child files were reviewed. There is no signed consent for emergency medical care of the administration of minor first aid procedures on file for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 3 and 4 are assistant group supervisors. There is no verification of childcare experience prior to service or following the outset of service at the facility to qualify them for that position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 6 did not complete annual emergency plan training as evidenced in a certificate of emergency plan training dated 5/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person # 5 did not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/31/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 4/21/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, staff files were reviewed, the staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 is dated 7/28/26, which is more than 12 months after their hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26 certification rep observed sunscreen accessible to children in the main classroom area. Certification rep observed lotion labeled keep out of reach of children on a desk accessible to children in the PS 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, child files were reviewed. The agreement on file for child # 1 does not have the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, staff files were reviewed. More than 24 months passed between health assessments on file for staff # 1. Staff health assessments were dated 12/20/23 and 1/30/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, certification rep observed a first aid kit accessible to children in the main classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, certification rep observed peeling paint on the half wall at the front of the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26 certification rep observed embedded play equipment in the preschool playground have less than 9 inches of mulch. In the area at the end of the slide, the ground surface could be observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, there was no daily schedule posted in the T1B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, child files were reviewed. More than 6 months passed since the most recent child service reports on file for children # 2 (dated 1/12/26), # 3 (dated 1/6/26), # 4 (dated 12/30/25), and #5 (dated 1/15/26).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 8/17/26, child files were reviewed. There is no release persons address on the emergency contact form for child # 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a complaint investigation on July 30, 2026, certification rep observed a mesh gate separating the bathroom from the older toddler classroom to be broken. The mesh was movable, which exposed a sharp edge on the bottom of the gate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24, 25, the emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the release persons' address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25, the emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25; at that time the napping cots in the pre k classroom were observed to be numbered. There was no corresponding list to indicate which child was to use which numbered nap cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25; at that time, a pink plastic basket used for toy storage was observed to have a cracked handle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25; at that time, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the 2B and 1A classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25; at that time there were no gloves in the first aid kit in the 2A classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25. There is no documentation on file that staff # 3 participated in emergency plan training within 90 days of their initial employment (see code sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25; at that time, certification rep observed cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet in the large bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was completed on 11/24/25. The state police clearance on file for staff # 1 is dated 11/20/25 - this was not requested prior to their start date (see code sheet) as required by CPSL. The Childline clearance on file for staff # 2 is designated for a volunteer, therefore is not valid for employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation on 6/25/25, it was verified that on 6/11/25, staff # 1 used profanity in the presence of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation on 6/25/25, certification rep reviewed camera footage from 6/11/25 in which staff # 1 picked up child # 1 with one hand by the child's left shoulder and put them on the ground a few feet away.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, certification rep observed a staff person change a child's diaper and then place them directly on the floor. Certification rep also observed several children get served their lunch without washing their hands first.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During an unannounced monitoring visit on 6/17/25. Certification rep observed a staff person finish a diaper change and not wash hands after.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/31/25 the facility was issued a citation for a child leaving the PS 2 classroom, walking down the hallway, and entering another classroom area of the facility. According to the video footage, one minute passed before staff knew the child left the PS 2 classroom. On 4/17/25, DHS accepted a plan of correction that children would be supervised at all times. On 6/17/25, during a complaint investigation, certification rep watched camera footage from 6/12/25 in which staff # 1 left child # 1 on the outdoor play space from 11:03 am to 11:15 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, certification rep observed a staff person change a child's diaper and then place them directly on the floor. Certification rep also observed several children get served their lunch without washing their hands first.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During an unannounced monitoring visit on 6/17/25. Certification rep observed a staff person finish a diaper change and not wash hands after.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/31/25 the facility was issued a citation for a child leaving the PS 2 classroom, walking down the hallway, and entering another classroom area of the facility. According to the video footage, one minute passed before staff knew the child left the PS 2 classroom. On 4/17/25, DHS accepted a plan of correction that children would be supervised at all times. On 6/17/25, during a complaint investigation, certification rep watched camera footage from 6/12/25 in which staff # 1 left child # 1 on the outdoor play space from 11:03 am to 11:15 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
May 12, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, staff # 1 (see code sheet for date of hire) had not yet received emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, the FBI clearance for staff # 1 was dated on 2/28/25 and requested on 2/27/25, which is after their start date (see code sheet). The NSOR verification for staff # 5 is dated 4/8/25, which is after their start date (see code sheet). There is no NSOR on file for staff # 4, which is required at the time of hire as per CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, cert rep observed swifter cleaning solution accessible to children in the preschool/toddler bathroom. Cert rep observed stain remover wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" and cleaning solution accessible to children in the 1A classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, certification rep observed two broken toy storage containers in the preschool classroom. A climbing caterpillar in the outdoor play area had areas where pieces broke off and caused a sharp edge. A screw in the bottom of the fence separating the infant/toddler play area from the preschool play area was observed to be coming loose.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, certification rep observed a cord hanging from an Alexa devise accessible to children in the 1A classroom. There were cracked floor tiles observed on the preschool bathroom floor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the main room specific to the preschool class. Lunches for the children in that classroom were stored in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, cert rep reviewed the file for child # 1. The initial child service report was dated 12/30/24, which is more than 6 months after their enrollment date (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, staff # 7 had 8 child care training hours for the 2024/2025 training year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, certification rep observed diaper creams accessible to children in the infant and in the 1C classroom diaper changing areas.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, the director stated that staff # 8 had a bachelor's degree. There is no proof of education on file to qualify them for the group supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, certification rep observed plastic bags accessible to children in the Toddler 1A and 1B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, there was only 1 written reference on file for staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, certification rep observed an infant 5 months old sitting in a bouncer chair while being bottle fed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, the health forms for staff # 3, 6, and 8 were dated after their initial dates of hire (see code sheet for dates of hire). The health form on file for staff # 3 is dated 4/17/25, staff # 6 health form is dated 4/17/25, and staff # 8 health form is dated 2/13/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, certification rep observed the diaper trash can in the infant room to have a broken foot pedal making it no longer hands-free. The diaper can in the main room specific to the 2B area was not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 5/12/25, staff # 1 was hired as an aide. There is no proof of education on file to qualify them for this position.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an inspection on 4/30/25, staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, certification rep observed a cracked spindle on the white fence separating the infant/toddler play area and the preschool play are. The crack created a pinch point accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, staff # 3 admitted to certification rep that they had a vape pen in their pocket and it fell out when they were in the bathroom of the pre k 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, cert rep reviewed video footage of child # 1 leaving the PS 2 classroom, walking down a hallway and into another classroom area of the facility. According to the video footage, one minute passed before staff # 1 and 2 knew child # 1 left the PS 2 classroom.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, two staff members admitted during interviews that when a child transitions to a new classroom, they use the older child to determine the staff:child ratio. For example, 1 staff will be assigned to 1 infant and 4 young toddlers, or 1 staff will be assigned to 1 young toddler and 6 older toddlers. This happens 1-2 weeks before a child's actual birthday.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, certification rep observed a cracked spindle on the white fence separating the infant/toddler play area and the preschool play are. The crack created a pinch point accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, staff # 3 admitted to certification rep that they had a vape pen in their pocket and it fell out when they were in the bathroom of the pre k 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, cert rep reviewed video footage of child # 1 leaving the PS 2 classroom, walking down a hallway and into another classroom area of the facility. According to the video footage, one minute passed before staff # 1 and 2 knew child # 1 left the PS 2 classroom.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, two staff members admitted during interviews that when a child transitions to a new classroom, they use the older child to determine the staff:child ratio. For example, 1 staff will be assigned to 1 infant and 4 young toddlers, or 1 staff will be assigned to 1 young toddler and 6 older toddlers. This happens 1-2 weeks before a child's actual birthday.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, certification rep observed a cracked spindle on the white fence separating the infant/toddler play area and the preschool play are. The crack created a pinch point accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, staff # 3 admitted to certification rep that they had a vape pen in their pocket and it fell out when they were in the bathroom of the pre k 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, cert rep reviewed video footage of child # 1 leaving the PS 2 classroom, walking down a hallway and into another classroom area of the facility. According to the video footage, one minute passed before staff # 1 and 2 knew child # 1 left the PS 2 classroom.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 3/31/25, two staff members admitted during interviews that when a child transitions to a new classroom, they use the older child to determine the staff:child ratio. For example, 1 staff will be assigned to 1 infant and 4 young toddlers, or 1 staff will be assigned to 1 young toddler and 6 older toddlers. This happens 1-2 weeks before a child's actual birthday.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 12/17/24, certification rep watched a video from 12/13/24 of staff person # 1 leaving her group of children when she exited the infant room. Staff # 2 was left alone with one older toddler and 4 infants that could be seen on the video. The required number of staff for that number of children is 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 12/17/24, certification rep watched a video from 12/13/24 of staff person # 1 leaving her group of children when she exited the infant room. Staff # 2 was left alone with one older toddler and 4 infants that could be seen on the video. The required number of staff for that number of children is 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 12/17/24, certification rep watched a video from 12/13/24 of staff person # 1 leaving her group of children when she exited the infant room. Staff # 2 was left alone with one older toddler and 4 infants that could be seen on the video. The required number of staff for that number of children is 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 12/17/24, certification rep watched a video from 12/13/24 of staff person # 1 leaving her group of children when she exited the infant room. Staff # 2 was left alone with one older toddler and 4 infants that could be seen on the video. The required number of staff for that number of children is 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 12/17/24, certification rep watched a video from 12/13/24 of staff person # 1 leaving her group of children when she exited the infant room. Staff # 2 was left alone with one older toddler and 4 infants that could be seen on the video. The required number of staff for that number of children is 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 12/17/24, certification rep watched a video from 12/13/24 of staff person # 1 leaving her group of children when she exited the infant room. Staff # 2 was left alone with one older toddler and 4 infants that could be seen on the video. The required number of staff for that number of children is 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Oct 2, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/2/24, certification rep reviewed fire drill log to be out of compliance. The most recent fire drill was held on 7/26/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 10/2/24, staff # 1 admitted that they were not feeling well and put their head back and closed their eyes for a few seconds while caring for children. Staff # 1 said children yelled that she was sleeping when it happened. Staff # 2 was present in the classroom and verified this happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 10/2/24, staff # 1 admitted that they were not feeling well and put their head back and closed their eyes for a few seconds while caring for children. Staff # 1 said children yelled that she was sleeping when it happened. Staff # 2 was present in the classroom and verified this happened. When staff # 1 is asleep, staff # 2 is out of ratio with two groups of preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 10/2/24, staff # 1 admitted that they were not feeling well and put their head back and closed their eyes for a few seconds while caring for children. Staff # 1 said children yelled that she was sleeping when it happened. Staff # 2 was present in the classroom and verified this happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
Oct 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/2/24, certification rep reviewed fire drill log to be out of compliance. The most recent fire drill was held on 7/26/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 10/2/24, staff # 1 admitted that they were not feeling well and put their head back and closed their eyes for a few seconds while caring for children. Staff # 1 said children yelled that she was sleeping when it happened. Staff # 2 was present in the classroom and verified this happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 10/2/24, staff # 1 admitted that they were not feeling well and put their head back and closed their eyes for a few seconds while caring for children. Staff # 1 said children yelled that she was sleeping when it happened. Staff # 2 was present in the classroom and verified this happened. When staff # 1 is asleep, staff # 2 is out of ratio with two groups of preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 10/2/24, staff # 1 admitted that they were not feeling well and put their head back and closed their eyes for a few seconds while caring for children. Staff # 1 said children yelled that she was sleeping when it happened. Staff # 2 was present in the classroom and verified this happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During and unannounced inspection on 9/4/24, certification rep observed new playground equipment was installed on the outdoor play area. The operator was unable to verify the playground surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Comsumer Product Safety Commision as the manual was not present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a picnic table on the outdoor play space with cracked and broken benches with pinch points and sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for staff person # 1 does not have a statement of results of the examination for communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was an unlabeled bottle observed in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A trash can containing used pull ups and diapers in the hallway bathroom was not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child # 3 did not have the release persons address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for children # 1 and 2 did not have the child's health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information is child # 3 did not have the child's health insurance name or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were plastic bags observed in the children's cubbies and a plastic bag with crayons inside in the T1A classroom. There were plastic bags with spare clothing and diapers inside observed in the T1C and T2A classrooms accessible to children. The T1A, T1C, and T2A classrooms have young and older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“The diapering area shared between T2A and T2B did not have a source of running water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
- Mar 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center
Is Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Greater Scranton 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 17, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 69 rules across 17 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 68 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 Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 990-1410 to ask.
What is Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 990-1410.
Where is Greater Scranton YMCA Early Learning Center?
1015 Underwood Rd, Olyphant, PA 18447. The nearest other daycare we list is Tri-Star Academy, 1.8 miles away.