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189 West Creek Rd, Saint Marys, PA
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Ridgway YMCA Child Care is a child care center in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ridgway YMCA Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
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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3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file of children #1 and #2 lacked agreements with the date of the children's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed in the school's gym which is measured gross motor space for the childcare center, large holes on the wall left of the main entrance with exposed, flaking plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the school's gym which is measured gross motor space for the childcare center a hole in the wall located at the back corner from the entrance. Observed a large tear on the protective padding around the steel beam located left of the garage like door.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 lacked a Disclosure statement that lacked a witness signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of children #2, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the complete address(es) of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #2 lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed 8 electrical outlets lacking protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 lacked a current NSOR clearance due to the fact the one in the file was dated 11-16-19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, the plan listed staff who were no longer employed. Therefore, the plan was not updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was not documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was no documentation the plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file of staff #1 lacked transcripts for the college diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“There was not a medication log for the medication observed for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Name on bottle/Locked
“Observed prescription medication for child #1 not labeled and accessible due to the fact it was in the front pocket of the child's bookbag on the floor of the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #2 had health assessments more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 3-21-23 and 7-26-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The operator developed a log to document emergency drills that did not include the following required information in compliance with Announcement C-22-04 Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements for Child Care Facilities: Special accommodations the facility used for any category of children (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs) and problems encountered or observations during the drill (For use in updating the Emergency Plan).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan was not updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for continuity of operations to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility lacked a letter to the parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency plan, including any subsequent updates made to the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff file #1 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 8/31/21 and 1/21/24 which exceeded the 2 year expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff file #3 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR training completed on 1/21/24 which was more than 90 days after date of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“Child file #2 lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child file #1 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked documentation of completion of annual fire inspection since 4/14/22 conducted by a fire safety professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“Staff file #1 and #2 contained documentation of completion of the Health and Safety training basics completed on 8/13/16, which was prior to the required date of 9/30/16. Both staff files contained copies of Get Started with Center Based Care 10 hr training dated 7/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff file #3 lacked copies of completed PA State Police Criminal Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance in the file within 45 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for facility person #2 and #3 lack emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contains an FBI clearance that was appropriate for the Department of Education rather than the Department of Human Services.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1 lacks a flu vaccination for the 2022 year. The child is still in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 contains a health assessment that was received late. The health assessment was due 1/2022 and obtained 4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for child #1 lacks a flu vaccination for the 2022 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Observed the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, did not contain documentation of applying for the criminal background clearance prior to the first day working with children, and staff #1 worked for the first 10 days with a volunteer criminal background clearance which is not acceptable for employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“Observed staff file #1, who is listed as an aide, did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low cabinet by the entrance way. Observed disinfecting wipes, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed plastic bags accessible to older toddlers, in an unlocked low cabinet by the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Observed child file #5, contained an initial health assessment which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #1, who has started providing initial service in a child care setting, did not contain an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed the facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Observed the facility did not have documentation of the fire alarm system being tested at least every 30 days. Observed the facility did not have documentation of the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Ridgway YMCA Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 3 of 3 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.
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 772-2355 to ask.
(814) 772-2355.
62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853. The nearest other daycare we list is Ridgway YMCA Summer Camp, 1.3 miles away.