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Preston-Chambers Y-Zone
- licensed capacity
- 247
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Preston-Chambers Y-Zone
Preston-Chambers Y-Zone is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 247 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 247 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 | 247 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Preston-Chambers Y-Zone
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 247 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248505
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 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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Sep 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The following dates of testing the smoke detection system exceeded the required 30 days or less: 6.7.25-7.18.25 and 7.18.25-8.27.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #1 contains an emergency plan training that is more than a year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance and mandated reporter training. that was more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #1 who has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days(see LIS code sheet) was lacking an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #1 and #2, both enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days(See LIS code sheet), were lacking child health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #1 contains a written evaluation that is more than a year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Jul 8, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #6 was lacking proof of qualifications and education.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person/volunteer #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for Staff # 2, 3 and 4 all contain PDE FBI clearances. Staff 2, 3 and 4 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained valid DHS FBI clearances. The file for Staff #5 contains a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #5 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained a valid employment child abuse clearance. The file for Staff #7 was lacking a FBI clearance. Staff #7 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained a valid DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5,6 and 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the medical insurance name and policy number for the child. The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the medical insurance policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have there current provisional Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #6 was lacking two nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility did not have notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1, 2 and 3 all contain Health Assessments that were obtained after their start dates. The file for Staff #1 and #3 both contain TB tests that were obtained after their start dates. The file for Staff #2 contains a TB test that was obtained more than 12 months prior to their start date. The file for Staff #9 was lacking a TB test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“One of the exit doors in the main classroom was blocked by a shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 2/13/2024, which is after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log did not contain documentation of any fire drills occurring between 2/9/2023 and 10/30/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The last documented date the fire detection system was demonstrated was on 2/9/2023. Based on a conversation with staff #1, the facility will have annual inspections by a fire safety professional due to there being other programming at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“A copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance was not present at the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation of emergency plan trainings for staff #3 exceeded 12 months (6/10/2022 and 1/29/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation of completion of the professional development listed in subsections (f)1-9 was dated 3/27/2023, which was more than 90 days from the start date of staff #3 (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of staff #2 contained child abuse (6/25/2018 and 6/29/2023), PA state police (6/25/2018 and 6/29/2023) and FBI (6/29/2018 and 7/11/2023) clearances which are dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A written evaluation dated 12/29/2022 for staff #2 was observed at the inspection but a current evaluation completed within the last 12 months was not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
Mar 14, 2023Inspection37 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A daily schedule was not posted in the child care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the women's restroom, 2 of the 4 toilets did not contain posted handwashing signs. In the men's restroom, 2 urinals and 2 toilets did not contain posted handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the kitchen, which is used by the facility, did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement of child #5 did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1, who was enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not have an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file of facility person #4 did not contain an initial health assessment prior to working at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of the review and/or updates to the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #5 exceeded 6 months (dated 2/23/2022 and 9/23/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #5 did not contain the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #3 did not state an examination for communicable disease was conducted and the result of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not include a contingency plan or contingency fund can help strategize how repairs will be paid, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #5 did not contain the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following occasions based on documentation: 4/19/2022 to 6/23/2022 and 11/15/2022 to 1/18/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreements of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“The Department was unable to access to the file of facility person #4 at the time of the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not contain accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted. The certificate which was posted expired on 6/8/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation of fire safety training of facility person #2 exceeded 12 months (dated 11/18/2021 and 1/10/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility contained documentation of a current emergency drill dated 2/24/2023, but did not contain documentation of prior emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Documentation of review and/or updates to the emergency plan were dated 12/7/2020 and 3/8/2023 which exceeded 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“In the cabinet above the sink, 3 cans of shaving cream, all labeled "keep out of the reach of children." When asked, facility person #2 stated they were used for art projects for the summer camp children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the homework room did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A written evaluation for facility person #2 was dated 12/29/2022 but did not contain previous evaluations to determine the evaluations were completed within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 3/16/2022 to 4/19/2022, 5/5/2022 to 6/7/2022 to 7/10/2022 to 8/12/2022 and 9/8/2022 to 10/11/2022 to 11/15/2022 to 1/18/2023. Documentation of the last test was dated 2/9/2023 and which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection (3/14/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The child care room did not contain a first aid kit and a first aid kit was not present in the indoor play space when the children were being cared for in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the homework room or the child care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At approximately 3:50 pm, facility person #2 brought the 7 children into the homework room from the bus. Some of the children wanted to have a snack. The children were given their snack without washing their hands prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work telephone number, and child #4 did not contain the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of facility person #1 contained a signed disclosure statement on the form dated 11/2015 and not on the newest disclosure statement released prior to their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). Documentation of fingerprinting for the FBI clearance was dated 3/24/2023, which was after the start date of facility person #4 (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Documentation of a completed tuberculosis screening at initial employment was not on file for facility person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of facility person #4 did not contain 2 written non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment of facility person #2 did not contain documentation a physical examination was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact forms were not present for the 7 children receiving care in the homework or in the indoor play space when children were receiving care in the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #5 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
Jul 8, 2022Visit7 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:20 AM, facility person #1 identified 8 young school age children they were supervising in the pool and facility person #2 identified 6 young school age children. Of the 14 children identified, facility person #1 and 2 identified 6 of the same children in their respective groups leaving child #1, 2 and 3 unaccounted for. At approximately 10:35 AM, facility person #1 identified 5 young school age children they were supervising in the pool and facility person #2 identified 5 young school age children. Of the 10 children identified, facility person #1 and 2 identified 2 of the same children, again leaving child #1, 2 and 3 unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the submission of, or completion of, a child abuse, PA state police or FBI clearance, NSOR verification certificate and out of state clearances (if applicable) were not provided for facility person #3 as required by the CPSL. A disclosure statement signed and dated by facility person #3, and a witness, was not provided on the day of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“The water safety certificate for facility person #2 was provided on 7/15/2022, but was dated 7/14/2022, which is after 7/8/2022, the day facility person #2 was in ratio at the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“An individual record was not provided for facility person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While at the pool on 7/8/2022, the facility did not have signed parental consent on the emergency contact forms for the 11 children at the pool to swim. Of the consents were emailed to the certification representative on 7/12/2022 and 7/14/2022, the forms of child #2 and 4 were dated 7/11/2022, after the children were observed swimming on 7/8/2022..”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2022
3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training
“Documentation of completed annual water safety instruction of the facility person #2 was dated 7/14/2022, which was after the date of 7/8/2022 when the facility person was observed to be in ratio at the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.115(a)(5) Staff:child ratios while swimming
“At approximately 10:20 AM, facility person #1 identified 8 young school age children they were supervising in the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
Mar 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained two state police clearances dated 2/28/15 and 8/27/20 and two child abuse clearances dated 12/24/13 and 10/30/19 both more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1 whose enrollment date was 8/30/21 was lacking a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment that was lacking a statement that the child was able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Preston-Chambers Y-Zone
Is Preston-Chambers Y-Zone licensed?
Yes. Preston-Chambers Y-Zone is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Preston-Chambers Y-Zone last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Preston-Chambers Y-Zone had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Preston-Chambers Y-Zone care for?
247, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Preston-Chambers Y-Zone accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Preston-Chambers Y-Zone's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Preston-Chambers Y-Zone cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 658-4766 to ask.
What is Preston-Chambers Y-Zone's phone number?
(724) 658-4766.
Where is Preston-Chambers Y-Zone?
428 Eleanor Dr, New Castle, PA 16105. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Treasures Daycare, 1 miles away.