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Joy Family Day Care

200 E Princess St, York, PA 174035.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days

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About Joy Family Day Care

Joy Family Day Care is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 27 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joy Family Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Joy Family Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
Capacity
27 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256925
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Dec 17, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that all of the windows in all of the classrooms were not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. The facility is located on the second floor of the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a hole in the base of the counter in the playroom classroom. The blinds were broken in the share classroom, and bathroom number 2. Ceiling tiles in the share classroom and bathroom number 2 had water marks on them. There were holes in the ceiling tiles in the playroom rules and the have fun classrooms. There were nails sticking out of the baseboards in the playroom rules and have fun classrooms. A floor tile was cracked/broken in bathroom number 2. The large wooden shelves in the playroom rules classroom were not secured to the wall and were easily able to be tipped over. Drywall was missing above an outlet cover in the playroom rules classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was chipping above the baseboards in the playroom and share classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kits in the classrooms did not include soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Documentation of a health assessment and TB test was not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected on April 21, 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “Documentation on file for staff member 2, did not include the PA state police clearance. Documentation of a disclosure statement was not on file for staff member 1 and staff member 2. This was corrected on April 20, 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that a screen in the share classroom was bent at the bottom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(b) Screened

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed a screen was missing in the playroom rules classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of sending the emergency evacuation plan to York City was not on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “Documentation of a letter provided to parents that explains the emergency procedures was not on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Documentation of education and verification of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected on April 22, 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Joy Family Day Care licensed?

Yes. Joy Family Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Joy Family Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 12 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Joy Family Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 12 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 Joy Family Day Care care for?

27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Joy Family Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Joy Family Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Joy Family Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 545-1447 to ask.

What is Joy Family Day Care's phone number?

(973) 545-1447.

Where is Joy Family Day Care?

200 E Princess St, York, PA 17403. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA of York Day Care Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).