York Day Nursery
450 E Philadelphia St, York, PA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Joy Family Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. Joy Family Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
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.
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.
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 545-1447 to ask.
(973) 545-1447.
200 E Princess St, York, PA 17403. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA of York Day Care Center, 0.3 miles away.