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Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore
- licensed capacity
- 95
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore
Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore is a child care center in Newtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 95 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 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 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 95 children
- License number
- #CER-00251187
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“Children were playing in a hallway as an indoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Child eloped from childcare center.;',”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 4-20-26 Certification Representative verified that staff person # 1 pulled child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.105 High Chairs
“On 1/9/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that two high chairs were missing T-straps.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 1/9/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that chipped paint on walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
Jun 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection there were multiple areas of leaking pipes observed. The bathroom next to main entrance appeared to have been flooded as well as the Bathroom in the older toddler room. The ceiling tiles in the hallway were water stained and appeared to have evidence of mold.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking in the verification of education to qualify them for the position they have been identified and observed performing at the facility. At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons # 1 and #2 were lacking in the verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified and observed performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in the required two nonfamily reference letters: #3, #4, #5”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At the time of the inspection the bathroom adjacent to the main entrance had an unlidded trash can inside of it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items
“At the time of the inspection the 1 year old room did not have a first aid kit and the first aid kit in the pre k room was lacking in tweezers”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection the ceiling in the infant room had tiles with water damage which were corroded.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 5, having served the facility over as lacking in the proof of having completed the required health and safety training. The record of staff person # 2 and #6 , having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of having completed the required first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
Aug 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
Jul 25, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the records of children #1 and #2 (both preschool aged) did not have current health assessments; Child #1's last health assessment on file was dated 12/2/20 and for child #2 the date on their health assessment was 2/16/21”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of the inspection the provider did not have the current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not have the required FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record's of staff persons #1 #2, #3 and #4 did not have the required verification of experience to quality them for the position they had been identified to serve the facility as.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the onset of the inspection the staff person who did answer the door for the certification representative did leave the other staff person in the child care space with 5 children including one infant.”
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FAQ
Questions about Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore
Is Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore licensed?
Yes. Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 759-6665 to ask.
What is Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore's phone number?
(267) 759-6665.
Where is Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore?
190 S Sycamore St, Newtown, PA 18940. The nearest other daycare we list is Shir Ami Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.