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Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II

165 Susquehanna Ave, Lock Haven, PA 177455.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days

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About Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II

Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II is a child care center in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
79 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253617
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 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. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #1 completed health and safety training on 3/2/25, which was not completed within 90 days of employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “In the School Age classroom on the second story, a window was observed to open past 6 inches. There was no modification on the window to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  3. May 9, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for child #3 and #5 was missing complete addresses for persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/12/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Agreement form for child #1and #2 was missing pick up and drop off times.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Agreement form for child #1, #4, and #5 was missing the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing information on any special needs the child may have.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Fire detection testing was documented as occurring on 2/15/24 and again on 5/9/24, which is greater than 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

  4. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Facility staff confirmed on multiple times starting the week of 12/4/23, during nap, staff had to stand in the doorway between 2 napping rooms for staff to be able to use the restroom or leave the room for any reason. This is creating supervision concerns with the room being dark and equipment blocking sight lines of staff being able to see children in the rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Facility staff confirmed on multiple times starting the week of 12/4/23, during nap, staff had to stand in the doorway between 2 napping rooms for staff to be able to use the restroom or leave the room for any reason. This is creating supervision concerns with the room being dark and equipment blocking sight lines of staff being able to see children in the rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

  6. Nov 9, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Staff will know the names and whereabouts of the children assigned to them for supervision. On 11.8.23 around pick-up time, a preschool age child was found outside the classroom door next to the cubbies. Staff #1 was unaware the child had left the room when a parent had left the door open.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 11.8.23 around pick-up time, a preschool age child was found outside the classroom door next to the cubbies. Staff #1 was unaware the child had left the room when a parent had left the door open.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

  7. May 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Staff admitted to being out of ratio regularly for the past 1-2 weeks starting on 5/12/23. On this date staff person #1 stated she was alone with 17children from 8-10 in the morning.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “Staff admitted to having 24 children in a lunch room with a maximum capacity of 10”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

  8. May 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Staff admitted to being out of ratio regularly for the past 1-2 weeks starting on 5/12/23. On this date staff person #1 stated she was alone with 17children from 8-10 in the morning.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “Staff admitted to having 24 children in a lunch room with a maximum capacity of 10”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

  9. Jan 27, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of facility person #2, hired 10/10/2022, does not contain completed FBI fingerprint information NSOR information required under the CPSL required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of facility person #1 hired 11/20/2020, does not contain updated completed mandated reporter training required for under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Observed the child-sized couch in the PKA room to have the foam interior exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed the kick-board of the fire escape of the 2nd floor preschool room to be in disrepair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff person #1 and #2 did not have updated pediatric first aid and CPR on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff files #1 and #2 did not complete the professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “Children's files were reviewed, child #1 did not have an influenza immunization on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “Children's files were reviewed, child #2 had an incomplete record of immunizations on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff files were reviewed, the files for staff persons #1 and #5 do not have updated health assessments on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “Observed the filing cabinet housing the children and staff files not to lock. The door to the office containing the files does not remain locked at all times.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff files were reviewed, the files for staff persons #2 and #6 do not contain education verification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Facility did not annually conduct an emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff persons #3 and #4 did not completed pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipping and peeling paint in the following areas: 1. The column and ceiling area of the outdoor entrance area. 2. The PKA archway area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed the toilet to be broken in the PS2 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

  10. Feb 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Children's files were reviewed, Children #1 and #2 did not have the influenza vaccination or a statement form the parents stating why the vaccination was not administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed a child to be sitting in a room located within the larger preschool room. The child could not be seen or directed by staff person #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep

      “Observed the sink in the upstairs toileting area to be used for children to get drinking water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 2/28/22 facility person #1, a provisional employee, was observed in the tpreschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff person #2 had a health assessment and TB test that were more than 1 year old on the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “The facility did not maintain proof of purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Children's files were reviewed, Child #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed the bathroom in th second bathroom in the upstairs child care area to be in disrepair, water leaks from the back when flushed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff person #3 did not have verification of experience on file and was working as an AGS,”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022

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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Questions about Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II

Is Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II licensed?

Yes. Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II care for?

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

Does Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 748-4772 to ask.

What is Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II's phone number?

(570) 748-4772.

Where is Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II?

165 Susquehanna Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745. The nearest other daycare we list is Lock Haven YMCA School Age Program, 1.1 miles away.

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