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Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care

625 Blackburn Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
licensed capacity
172
open each week
5 days

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About Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care

Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care is a child care center in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 172 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 98 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
172 children

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MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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Inspection reports for Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care

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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 98 rules in all · 96 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 27
  • Staff training and qualifications 22
  • Supervision and ratios 11
  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Background checks 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Jun 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the emergency bag in the pool for the first observed group (Learning Lab) did not include gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was an Epi-Pen in the emergency bag at the pool from the Learning Lab classroom labeled for use by Child #1 that did not have written parental permission to administer the medication. There was pain reliever medication in the emergency bag at the pool for the 4-yr old class labeled for use by Child #2 that did not have written parental permission to administer the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “There was an Epi-Pen in the emergency bag at the pool from the Learning Lab classroom labeled for use by Child #1 that did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #1, a substitute lifeguard, does not include 2 complete written non-family references; the 2nd reference letter submitted does not include the name/signature of the individual who submitted the letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection26 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the refrigerator by Creativity Corner, where children's lunches are stored, measured 68° Fahrenheit at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “The Middle Attic room lacked a first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #7 are dated 9.25.24 and 12.5.25, more than 1 year apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #12 includes criminal history clearances dated 12.30.20 & 1.14.26; child abuse clearances dated 12.30.20 & 1.21.26; FBI clearances dated 1.6.21 & 1.15.26, and NSOR certificates dated 1.5.21 & 1.16.26, all more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At 2:06 PM, a child was observed napping in Friendship Circle with their face covered by a blanket so that their face could not be seen by a staff member #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.181(c) Health information/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The initial health assessment on file for child #3 is dated 8.19.25, more than 60 days after enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “At 9:15 AM in the Learning Lab room, the certification representative observed lunches that needed to be refrigerated still sitting out, not refrigerated. At 9:36 AM in the Friendship Circle room lunches that needed refrigerated were still sitting out on the counter until the second staff person arrived. Staff from both classrooms stated that lunches sometimes sit for one to two hours before being put away in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The last documented 30-day test for the fire detection system is dated 4.23.25 more than 30 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #12 included documentation of fire safety training completed on 3.16.23 and 5.29.25, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The 2 most recent emergency drills are documented to have occurred on 10.7.24 and 3.18.26, more than 1 year apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “The safety drop-off and pick-up procedure posting does not include the streets that are safe for pedestrians, safe for vehicles, and identified safe locations where children should be picked up.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The two most recent documented trainings regarding the emergency plan on file for Staff person #7, #9, #10, #11, #12 are dated 6.12.23 and 9.9.25, more than 1 year apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The two most recent health reports on file for child #1, a preschool aged child. are dated 9.19.23 and 10.1.25, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for child #2, a preschool aged child, are dated 8.22.23 and 10.10.25, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is an older toddler, included 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “There was an EpiPen in the Learning Lab room labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. In the Right Attic preschool room there was an Albuterol inhaler labeled for use by a specific child that lacked a prescription showing the medication was prescribed for the child and instructions on how to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There was an EpiPen in the Learning Lab room labeled for use by a specific child that had expired on 3.31.26 and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was Tylenol in the Wonder Room labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer. There was an EpiPen in the Learning Lab Room labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 8.2.23 and 3.31.26, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 5.1.23 and 1.16.26, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #5 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #5 was dated 8.19.25. The file for staff person #6 does not include documentation of a health assessment and Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment and Tuberculosis screening on file for staff person #6 are dated 9.12.25. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 were dated 6.4.23 and 1.16.26, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #9 were dated 10.4.23 and 1.16.26, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #10 were dated 4.29.22 and 1.22.26, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #11 were dated 2.8.24 and 3.31.26, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #12 were dated 12.18.22 and1.17.26, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff person #5 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #8 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the attic preschool room there were multiple push pins in the wall and on a small bulletin board that had sharp points that were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted on 4.10.25-6.12.25; 6.12.25-9.11.25; and 1.5.26-3.12.26, more than 60 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The climber in the outside fenced play area had bird feces on the surface. Animal feces were observed in the soccer field grass area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a sensory bottle in the Infant room containing water and glitter with an unsecured lid making the items accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “In the Left Attic school-age room the first aid kit was in a backpack on the floor, and it was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During nap the CR observed several cots in Friendship Circle, Learning Lab, and Creativity Corner, and cribs in the Wonder room that did not have 2 feet on 3 sides while children were using the cots and cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

  3. Jul 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There was an EpiPen in the emergency bag at the pool, labeled for use Child #1, that had an expiration date of 8.31.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) Water safety/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #4, who was observed assisting in swimming activity, did not have proof of current water safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #2 includes a State Police Criminal History clearance dated 7.1.20 and an FBI clearance dated 7.10.20, both more than 60 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was an EpiPen in the emergency bag at the pool labeled for use by Child #2 which did not have written parental permission to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #1, #2, and #3 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

  4. Apr 23, 2025Inspection29 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a hole in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the Hunter gym in the far-right corner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was present in the Wonder room, on the light blue wall left of the door and above the baseboard in the corner with the soft climber, and in Creativity Corner on the light blue wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #6 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of starting at the facility. The initial health report was not on file until 329 days after entering care at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 9 of their 12 hours of annual training assessed during 12.2023 and 12.2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “The child files were observed to be contained in two unlocked drawers in a filing cabinet in the child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “There was an infant feeding bottle in the refrigerator in the infant room that was not labeled with the name for whom the bottle was intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were rainbow pebbles smaller than 1" in diameter in Exploration Station, which staff stated are used in sensory bins with shovels, etc. making them accessible to children. There was a sensory tube with a loose lid in Creativity Corner that contained beads smaller than 1" in diameter, making them accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #7 lacked a current developmental assessment. The most recent developmental assessment was completed on 7.11.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “There was no emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in the Friendship Circle classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The updates to the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 and the financial agreement for Child #6 exceeded 6 months since their last review. The most recent dated review was 8.2023 for Child #1, 9.2024 for Children #3 and #6, and 3.2024 for Children #2, #4 and #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The initial health report on file for Child #7, an older toddler, was not completed within 12 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report was completed 13 months prior to the child's first day of attendance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The updates to the health reports on file for Child #8, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between reports dated 8.30.24 and 4.14.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The updates to the health reports on file for Child #1, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 3.20.23 and 5.7.24. The files for Children #2 and #4, preschool age children, and Child #7, an older toddler, lacked a current health report that had been completed in the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 2.1.24 for Child #2, 8.10.23 for Child #4 and 8.7.23 for Child #7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for Child #7 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month Pneumococcal, MMR and Varicella vaccinations. The file also lacked verification the child had received their 15-18 month DTAP and 12-23 Hepatitis A vaccinations. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. The parent was able to submit an updated immunization record prior to close of business on the day o inspection so the child does not need to be removed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There were 2 bottles of Infant Tylenol in the Exploration Station classroom labeled for use by a specific child that had expired at the end of December 2024 and at the end of March 2025, and not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label. There was an EpiPen in the Learning Lab classroom labeled for use by a specific child that expired at the end of 8.2024 and a bottle of Zyrtec for the same child that expired at the end of 3.2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was a prescription Nystatin in Creativity Corner labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “When asked to describe the diaper changing process in Exploration Station, which includes young toddlers who are able-bodied, the staff member indicated they wipe the children's hands with a wipe, rather than having them walk to the sink to wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The files for Staff Persons #4, #5, #6 lacked a current staff health report that had been completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 10.7.22 for Staff Person #4, 11.9.22 for Staff Person #5 and 2.18.23 for Staff Person #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #17, #22 and #24 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The training for Staff Person #17 was completed 101 days after starting and the training for Staff Person #22 was completed 108 days after starting. Staff persons #12 and #14 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): required Health and Safety training. The training for Staff Person #12 was completed 317 days after starting.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “There were adult scissors in an unlatched cabinet in the Learning Lab classroom which were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At approximately 1:30pm Staff person #10 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Learning Lab Classroom. Staff person #10 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2.28.25. At approximately 1:37pm Staff person #16 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Exploration Station Classroom. Staff person #16 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2.28.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings on file for Staff Person #1 and #4 were not completed prior to the expiration of the prior certification. This is evidenced by trainings dated 12.21.22-12.2024 and 2.10.25-2.2027 for Staff Person #1 and 2.1.23-2.2025 and 4.1.25-2027 for Staff Person #4. The files for Staff Persons #10, #15 and #16 lacked current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The training on file for Staff Persons #10 and #16 expired 2.28.2025 and the training on file for Staff Person #15 expired 3.31.2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The reviewed files for Staff Persons #1, #4, #5, #6 and #7 lacked verification that they had completed annual fire safety training within the last 12 months. Based on a review of the Staff Worksheets provided by the Director, and conversations to verify the information, the files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #15, #16, #18, #19, #20 and #21 lacked annual fire safety training that had been completed within the last 12 months. The trainings on file for #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #15, #16, #18, #19, #20 and #21 were reported to have occurred in 2023. The updates to the annual fire safety training on file for Staff Person #23 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 9.27.23 and 2.12.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The updates to the Mandated Reporter Trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 60 months between trainings completed on 2.2.20 and 2.17.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #5 lacked a current PA Child Abuse Clearance that had been completed within the last 60 months. The most recent PA Child Abuse Clearance on file expired on 2.10.25. The FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #5 also exceeded 60 months between updates. This is evidenced by FBI Clearances being dated 2.1.20 and 3.31.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The files for Staff Persons #4 and #6 lacked verification that their degrees on file qualified them for the position of Group Supervisor they were identified to be performing. The degree on file for Staff Person #4 lacked information related to the field of study and the file for Staff Person #6 lacked verification of 30 acceptable credits to qualify them as Group Supervisors. Without the verification, the Staff qualify as Assistant Group Supervisors. The file for Staff Person #14 lacked verification that their education had been evaluated by a NACES or AICE certified evaluator.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #7 were not completed within 12 months of starting at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet). The written evaluation for Staff Person #7 was completed 15 months after starting. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked a current staff evaluation. The most recent evaluation was completed on 2.27.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an outlet by the CD player in the Learning Lab classroom that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in Creativity Corner did not include bandages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  5. Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “* At approximately 10:29am Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for a group of children identified as 1 preschooler and 10 older toddlers in the Creativity Corner Classroom. Staff Person #1 identified being responsible for 5 children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 4 children. Staff Person #3 identified being responsible for 1 child. This left one child not being identified in the groups of responsibility. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 12.18.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “*** At approximately 10:29am Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for a group of children identified as 1 preschooler and 10 older toddlers in the Creativity Corner Classroom. Staff Person #1 identified being responsible for 5 children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 4 children. Staff Person #3 identified being responsible for 1 child. This left one child not being identified in the groups of responsibility. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 12.18.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “** At approximately 10:29am Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for a group of children identified as 1 preschooler and 10 older toddlers in the Creativity Corner Classroom. Staff Person #1 identified being responsible for 5 children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 4 children. Staff Person #3 identified being responsible for 1 child. This left one child not being identified in the groups of responsibility. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 12.18.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

  6. Dec 18, 2024Visit6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour health and safety training. The completed training was not on file until 558 days after starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet. The mandated reporter training was not completed until 558 days after starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “** The facility self-reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “* The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”
  7. Dec 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour health and safety training. The completed training was not on file until 558 days after starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet. The mandated reporter training was not completed until 558 days after starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “** The facility self-reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “* The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”
  8. Aug 14, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 6.15.22 and 8.27.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 are dated 6.14.21and 7.13.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #10 are dated 10.5.21and 2.8.24, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There was a bottle of cough syrup in the Friendship Circle classroom, labeled for use by a specific child that had expired in 2/2023 and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #8 does not contain documentation of a complete criminal history clearance or a sex offender registry search from Arizona, where she lived in the 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #7 is dated 2.20.23, more than 1 year ago. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #8 is dated 7.24.23, more than 1 year ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “There were adult scissors in an unlatched cabinet in the Learning Lab classroom, making them accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “The Learning Lab classroom had an unlocked cabinet that contained sunscreen and hand sanitizer, labeled "Keep out of reach of children," making these items accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #7 included verification of 11 of the required 12 hours of annual training from 3.2023-3.2024, the most recently completed anniversary year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #7 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 2.19.19. Staff person #-9 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff person #11 includes Mandated Reporter training dated 2.18.19 and 8.21.24, more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3 does not contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); the NSOR certificate is dated 11.30.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #2, #4, #9, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1, #3, #4, #6, and #7 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 3/6/23 and 3/5/24, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 6/14/22 and 12/14/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #6, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/20/23 and 5/7/24, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required in Announcement C-23-02.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was observed in the following locations: Attic Middle by the door; Attic left by the rear exit door; Creativity Corner on the blue wall by the door and by the puzzles; Learning Lab by the cots; by the elevators on the 2nd floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There was a sensory tube containing yarn pompoms less than 1 inch in diameter that had an unsecured lid, making the items accessible to children still placing things in their mouths in the Creativity Corner classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The Learning Lab classroom contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The two most recent documented emergency drills on file at the facility are dated 8.12.22 and 10.19.23, more than 1 year apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #2, #9 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “Child #8 and #9, who are both under 12 months of age, did not have a written feeding plan on file submitted by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff person #6, #7, #8, #10, who were hired more than 1 year ago, does not include a staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

  9. Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During a swimming inspection, a review of paperwork indicated that Child #1 did not have written permission for the child to go swimming.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024

  10. Aug 17, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7, and #11 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7 and, #11 have current pediatric first aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation of conducting an emergency drill was on 8/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #2 had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 8/2/23, which was not at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #2 had documentation of a health assessment dated 8/2/23, which was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file for staff person #8 has not had a health assessment being completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #8 has a date of 8/13/21. The file for staff person #12 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments: 6/14/21 and 7/13/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the Adventure Attic-Right room, an Epinephrine Injection medication for child #1 did not include the health professional's instructions on the original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “In the Adventure Attic-Left room, a bottle of Pain Relief, Antacid, and Hydrogen Peroxide were observed in an unlocked cabinet and were not stored in a location inaccessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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 posted in the Adventure Attic-Left room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Adventure Attic-Left room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the Exploration room did not have an operable thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Learning Lab room, two nails were observed protruding from the wall behind the dart board posing a potential safety hazard to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff persons #1, #8, #9, #10, #12 and #14 did not have documentation of a written evaluation conducted by the director within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial

      “The file for staff person #4 had documentation that the staff person is awaiting trial on charges involving moral corruptness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The PA State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 identified a record for control, and the PA State Police clearance lacked the disposition statement. The file for staff person #8 had documentation of PA State Police Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 9/1/17 and 9/19/22. The file for staff person #8 had documentation of PA FBI Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 9/7/17 and 1/5/23. The file for staff person #11 lacked documentation of application of a PA FBI Clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #11 has current and valid PA FBI clearance results dated 4/1/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 12/10/22, which was not within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET): Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The file for staff persons #8 and #14 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings. The file for staff person #12 did not have fire safety training within the first 12 months of hire. The most recent documentation of fire safety training was dated 2/20/23. Staff person #13 has not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation of fire safety training on file for staff person #13 is dated 4/13/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings on file for staff person #10 were dated more than 24-months apart: 7/28/21 and 8/1/23. The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings on file for staff person #15 were dated more than 24-months apart: 6/14/21 and 7/27/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. The emergency plan training on file is dated 6/20/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The file for staff person #13 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training was completed on 2/1/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Hunter Gym Child Room, peeling paint was observed throughout the walls on each side of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

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  1. Sep 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 8/23/22 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 and #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/19/22. On 9/22/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 and #2 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

  2. Aug 23, 2022Inspection25 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #13 and #14 lacked a written evaluation conducted by the director within 12 months of their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #17 has not renewed the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The most current certification is dated 12/2/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the Adventure Attic Left room, two electrical outlets near the microwave were observed to lack protective receptacle covers and accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “Two baby laundry detergents and two bottles of sanitizer insect were observed on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen area located between the Creativity Corner Room and the Wonder Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Wonder Room lacked tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The doors that exit to outside of the building that are located between the Exploration Room and the Wonder Room was observed to be blocked by a children's table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In the Friendship Circle Room, the Learning Lab Room and the Adventure Attic Right Room, rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the specific children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Adventure Attic Left room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The agreement form on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the operator's signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “In the Friendship Circle Room, emergency contact information was not present for all children who were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated once within a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1, with an enrollment date of 6/13/22, lacked an initial immunization record within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #1, #2 and #13 was observed not to have completed pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #10, #11, #13, #14, #15 and #16 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2, #4 and #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the Exploration Room, a bottle of Infants' Tylenol was observed to be expired on 6/2022. In the Friendship Circle Room, a bottle of Children's Cetirizine was observed to be expired on 11/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #10 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #10 are dated 7/26/19 and 9/2/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 lacked documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #16 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training for the year December 19, 2020 - December 19, 2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain a valid PA Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #7 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #5, #6 and #13 was observed not to contain documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter Training within the first 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff person #10, #11, #13, #15, #16 and #17 are dated more than one year after the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Learning Lab Room and the Friendship Circle Room a pair of adult scissors were observed on a staff persons desk and accessible to preschool age children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility lacked updating their emergency plan to address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 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 Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care licensed?

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

When was Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 98 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 96 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 Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care care for?

172, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 741-9622 to ask.

What is Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care's phone number?

(412) 741-9622.

Where is Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care?

625 Blackburn Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143. The nearest other daycare we list is Mothers Morning Out, 0.4 miles away.

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