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Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs
Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs is a child care center in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246081
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 14, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 10/27/19 and 7/12/25, which is more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 6/1/23 and 7/2/25, for Staff Person #3 are dated 9/24/22 and 7/1/25 and for Staff Person #4 are dated 8/13/22 and 7/7/25, all more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“It was observed that a feeding schedule for an infant in care was not obtained from the parent”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The two most recent emergency drill logs on file are dated 3/13/24 and 5/22/25, which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 5/26/20 and 6/27/25, which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 9/11/23 which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the Preschool 202 room and the Preschool 213 room that the sleep mats have worn and torn edges and are not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was lacking the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The two most recent Pediatric first aid/CPR certificates on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 3/16/23 and 7/25/25, which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The child health assessment on file for Child #2 is lacking the signature and date of a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“It was observed in the school age's emergency bag that there was an unlabeled bottle of Benadryl with the expiration date of 12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“It was observed in the school age room's emergency bag that there was an unlabeled epi-pen without the original box and prescription label. In the Preschool room's emergency bag, there was an unlabeled inhaler without the original box and prescription label.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“A garbage can in the Overflow Room was observed to contain empty food items and did not appear to be emptied daily. During the renewal inspection, the director confirmed that the Overflow Room has not been used recently.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed that there was a unlabeled bottle of toxics on top of the refrigerator in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that one of the sinks in the ladies' bathroom was lacking a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #2 and Child #5 lacked a 6-month review update for the emergency contact form and the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for Child #1, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 was lacking a signed agreement between the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed that while the preschool class was in the activity center for gross motor activities, that the emergency contacts for the children were not present in the childcare space that the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most current health assessment on file for Child #1 who was a young toddler (see LIS code sheet) is dated 12/20/23, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most current health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 5/10/23 and for Child #3 is dated 7/14/23, both more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the upstairs boy's bathroom, it was observed to have a hole in wall where the doorknob had hit into it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the School Age classroom was missing an assortment of adhesive bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In Bathroom #2 outside of the activity center it was observed that the sink was missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“It was observed that a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant in care was not obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The one-hour Health and Safety update for Staff Person #1 is dated 1/9/23 after the deadline date of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed that in the activity center that there were three uncovered electrical outlets accessible to the preschool children that were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The fee agreement on file for Child #1 was lacking the signature of the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“2nd CITATION: At approximately 11:25AM, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were observed to be in swim ratio with 14 preschool age children. When interviewed Staff #1 reported that they were responsible and named 4 children, Staff #2 reported that they were responsible and named 3 children, Staff Person #3 reported that they were responsible and named 5 children, and Staff Person #4 reported that they were responsible for named 1 child. One child was unaccounted for. When given a second attempt Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 again named their groups leaving one child unaccounted for. Previously cited on 6/25/24”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:35AM, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were observed to be in swim ratio with 24 school age children. When interviewed Staff #1 reported that they were responsible and named 6 children, Staff #2 reported that they were responsible for two of the children that staff person #1 named, Staff Person #3 reported that they were responsible for three of the children that staff person #1 named, and Staff Person #4 reported that they were responsible for one of the children that staff person #1 named. There were six children that were unaccountable for. When given a second attempt Staff #1 was unable to correctly identify their assigned group of children and did not know the children that they were responsible for, again leaving 6 children were unaccounted for.”
Aug 14, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization records of Child #1 (PRE-S) and Child #2 (PRE-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator, in the School Age Room, had a broken face and read 50 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A trash receptacle, in X-Rcade room, containing human secretions (used water bottle) was not contained in a closed receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The Toddler and School Age restrooms lacked handwashing signs above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Toddler Room, a clear, plastic bin with square letter blocks was cracked which posed a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days (01/18/2023 - 05/29/2023 -- 131 days) with the last documented fire drill dated 05/29/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff #6 lacked Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training (Dated 03/16/2023) within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 were dated more than 24-months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #3 --- have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff Person #6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Health and Safety Training (08/18/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #5, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, had only 1250 hours of childcare experience documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
Sep 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child files #1 (Pre-S) and #2 (Pre-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2021 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child File #3 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
Aug 23, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A clear, plastic bin, in Classroom #5, was observed to have a chipped corner which posed a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The outdoor play space's chain link fence post, closest to the storage shed, had four, exposed bolts which create a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than 24-months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator, in Classroom #2, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs
Is Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs licensed?
Yes. Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 14, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 238-7580 to ask.
What is Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs' phone number?
(724) 238-7580.
Where is Ligonier Valley YMCA Child Development Programs?
110 W Church St, Ligonier, PA 15658. The nearest other daycare we list is RK Mellon Early Care and Education Center, 0.6 miles away.