Life Discovery School of Springfield
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA
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Springfield YMCA is a child care center in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Springfield YMCA has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 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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3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 8-6-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, Rooms 2 and 4 had peeling plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 8-6-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, soap was missing from the first aid kits from Rooms 3 and 4. Tape was missing from the first aid kit in Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“On 8-6-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, a fire drill had not been conducted within 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 7-9-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was alone with 12 children in care, the youngest being 4 yrs. old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 12-4-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3 had an expired health assessment dated 11-9-2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“On 12-4-2025 during a Renewal inspection, medication for child #1 had an expiration date of 10-2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 12-4-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the pink, purple and gray doll house, Lego table and blocks in room 2 were dirty. The toy kitchen in room 3 was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 12-4-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a wall in the basketball court play space had a hole in it. The wall by the mirror in room 1 had damaged plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 12-4-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the curtains in room 1 were dirty. Wooden toy shelves with bins near the carpet area were dirty and the border on the wall across from the entrance of room 2 was peeling. The trash can in the corner by the refrigerator in room 4 was dirty, the outlet on the mirror wall had sharp corners, and the rug by the toy kitchen was a tripping hazard. Ceiling tiles of the facility on the level of the turf gym were stained. Children had access to weights in the Turf play space. Padding on rails of the basketball court gym were ripped with stuffing coming out.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 12-4-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls of the stalls in the boy's bathroom outside of room 2 were dirty. The ceiling tile of the 3rd stall in the girl's bathroom was stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 12-4-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not include annual staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 9-3-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was not physically present with children using the boys' and girls' restrooms by standing outside of the children's restrooms, unable to supervise them properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 9-3-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 was out of ratio by entering the classroom with 14 children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“On 7-31-2025 during a continued unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include the address and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 7-31-2025 during a continued unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7-23-2025 during an unannounced visit, the indoor turf play space had fans with openings to the propellers that were easily accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.70(b) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation
“On 7-31-2025 during a continued unannounced visit, there was no means of mechanical air circulation operating in the indoor turf play space and the thermostat read 88° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 7-23-2025 during an unannounced visit, the indoor turf play space had electrical extension cords that were missing several protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 7-31-2025 during a continued unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include State Police (Criminal), Child Abuse, FBI or NSOR clearances. Mandated reporter trainings were also not included in files of staff persons #1 and #2”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 7-31-2025 during a continued unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include proof of training regarding the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 7-31-2025 during a continued unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 12-18-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was in a classroom and did not contain out of states clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the school bus had a bucket filled with toxic materials (Clorox disinfectant spray bottles).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 4 was hanging on the door within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 3 was missing scissors, tweezers, tape and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the wall by the carpet in Room 1 and the door leading to the bathroom were dirty. The walls by the girls and boys bathrooms outside of Room 2 were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.176(a) Insured
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the bus registration on file had an expiration date of 7-31-2022 and an insurance card with an expiration date of 1-1-2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4 and #5 did not include the address of each child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, documents showed that the fire detection system was last tested between 8-7-2023 and 8-9-2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1 and #3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, hand washing signs were not posted by the bathrooms outside of Room 1 and outside of Room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #4 did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, Rooms 1, 2, and 4 did not have a sufficient amount of materials for dramatic role playing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On 11-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/28/2023, certification representative observed that in room #2 there were holes in the wall near the door, and there was trim from the bottom of the wall that was coming off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/28/2023, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 file and there was an expired Fire Safety Training that was over 12 months old. The last completion date of this training was 11/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/28/2023, certification representative reviewed child #1 file and there was no parent/provider agreement in the file. Child #1 has been enrolled more than 60 days (see code Sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection dated 12/28/2023, certification representative observed that in room #1 there were three electrical outlets uncovered, and in room #2 there was one electrical outlet uncovered and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/28/2023, certification representative observed toxics (Lysol and Febreeze) in room #1, and Clorox Wipes in room #2 and the toxics were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/28/2023, certification representative observed that in room #2, room #3, and room #4 there was chipped paint on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a health report with TB results on file prior to providing initial service. Staff #3 had a health report that was more than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Springfield YMCA 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 August 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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.
72, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 713-5269 to ask.
(610) 713-5269.
194 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064. The nearest other daycare we list is Springfield Literacy Center, 0.4 miles away.