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Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services

145 E Water St, Lock Haven, PA 17745
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days

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About Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services

Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services is a child care center in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 110 children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 13 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
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
110 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

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
110 children
License number
#CER-00258534
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 13 of 13 visits · 28 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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. Jun 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 6-23-26, it was discovered that thermometer in the Toddler 1 Room was not present in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

  2. Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 2-13-26 it was discovered that Staff#1 inappropriately disciplined children by mimicking biting a child who bit another child by placing their forearm in her mouth, and by pulling a child from their cot. This also resulted with the child bumping their head.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

  3. Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “In the Toddler room, 11 older and younger toddlers were observed to be in care. One staff listed 5 young toddlers in their primary care group. The second staff listed 6 children in the primary care group that contained a mix of older and younger toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

  4. Aug 21, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “There was no posting indicating pick up and drop off procedures for the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the toddler 2 room, hand sanitizer was observed to be sitting on a desk, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Toddler 1 room, cobwebs and dust were observed on the window sills. In the Toddler 2 room window blinds and window sills were observed to be dirty/dusty. In the Toddler 3/Young Preschool room, window sills were observed to be dirty/dusty. In the PreK room, window sills were observed to be dusty/dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Toddler 1 room, the gray, play kitchen set was observed to be dirty/dusty. In the PreK room, a helicopter bench was observed to be dirty/dusty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address for the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “In the toddler 1 room a staff was observed to change a child's diaper and the staff did not wash the child's hands after completing the diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “In the toddler 1 room a staff was observed to change a child's diaper and the staff did not wash their own hands after completing the diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the PreK room, a push pin/thumb tack was observed to be holding up a purple poster on the wall that was accessible to children in the class.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(c)(4) Institution rep written certification

      “Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not have a letter certifying that the staff persons have completed the required classroom training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/5/20 and updated on 3/7/25, which is greater than 60 months. Clearance is currently up to date and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

  5. Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary

      “During a visit, the outstanding inspection summary was observed to be missing in a conspicuous area. Upon discussion with the director, director reported that the outstanding inspection summary was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

  6. Mar 25, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “in the PreK counts room, staff #1 left a child unsupervised, sleeping, for approximately 1 hour.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Staff #1 and #2 did a headcount in the class before leaving for an excursion. After the headcount, a child hid from the teachers as the class exited the room. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

  7. Mar 25, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “in the PreK counts room, staff #1 left a child unsupervised, sleeping, for approximately 1 hour.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Staff #1 and #2 did a headcount in the class before leaving for an excursion. After the headcount, a child hid from the teachers as the class exited the room. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

  8. Dec 2, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 and #2 were observed to hold down a child on the ground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Staff #1 and #2 were observed yelling at children in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

  9. Oct 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Staff #1 was heard yelling and screaming at a classroom of older toddlers for approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

  10. Jun 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the PreK room cleaning materials, hand sanitizer, and sunscreens were observed on the top of cubbies that were accessible to children. Corrected on site by removing the items.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the child's insurance policy information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing complete addresses for persons to whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Infant 2 room an outlet cover was observed to be detached from the wall, which exposed an electrical box accessible to children. Corrected on site by facility maintenance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During nap time, staff #1 was observed sitting in the classroom with headphones on looking at their phone while children were in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 was observed holding children down during nap time if they were not sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Staff #1 was observed withholding comfort items from child #1 during nap time. The items were approved for use during naptime for child #1. Staff #1 was also observed holding children down after they woke up from nap time if the scheduled napping period was not over.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

  2. May 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During nap time, staff #1 was observed sitting in the classroom with headphones on looking at their phone while children were in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 was observed holding children down during nap time if they were not sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Staff #1 was observed withholding comfort items from child #1 during nap time. The items were approved for use during naptime for child #1. Staff #1 was also observed holding children down after they woke up from nap time if the scheduled napping period was not over.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

  3. May 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 was observed holding a child down during nap time because the child was not falling asleep.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

  4. Jun 22, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed protective outlet covers to be missing from power strips in both the I2 and T2 rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff member #1, and #2 did not complete professional development training within 90 of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Observed an expired Epi-Pen for child #1 to be present in the K-room,”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff files were reviewed, the file for staff person #! did not contain 1st aid/CPR training given by an approved trainer using and approved course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed the vents in the bathrooms to have rusted, pitted paint present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Children's files were reviewed, child #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023

  5. Oct 13, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination

      “The bleach mixture was made incorrectly in the infant room. The mixture was too strong due to the bleach being a concentrate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Mold was present in the older infant room under a porous mat that had been sanitized multiple times and had not dried completely which resulted in the mold forming under the mat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022

  6. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed a small hole near the floor on the interior wall to have a small hole present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination

      “Observed a toxic in the closet to be leaking down over cups and into a toy bin containing toys.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed the first toilet in the SACC bathroom to be leaking.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

      “Staff files were reviewed, Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 do not have a current first-aid training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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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Is Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services licensed?

Yes. Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 13 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 YMCA Child Care Services care for?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services' 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 YMCA Child Care Services cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 748-6727 to ask.

What is Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services' phone number?

(570) 748-6727.

Where is Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services?

145 E Water St, Lock Haven, PA 17745. The nearest other daycare we list is Your Guardian Angel Preschool and Childcare II, 0.2 miles away.

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