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The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax
The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax is a child care center in Halifax, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 98 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 8 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
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 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 | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258470
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 36 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 07/06/2026, child #1 was injured on a slide while on an excursion to a local park. Staff person #1 saw the child fall from the middle of the slide and heard a "crack". Staff person #1 had the child hold their arm in a sling position and walked the child over to the table to sit down. Staff person #2 got an ice pack and staff person #1 attempted to call the child's mother. Staff person #1 then called the next person on the emergency contact list when the mother could not be reached. The group stayed at the park until the child was picked up. Staff person #1 sat with the child trying to distract them and keep them awake while fanning the child and giving them sips of water. Staff person #1 and #2 did not call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care for the child to be assessed, when there were concerns about keeping the child "awake" while waiting for someone to pick the child up for medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
- Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked documentation of a 3rd & 4th dose of DTap, a 3rd dose of HiB, a 2nd & 3rd dose of Hep B, and a 3rd dose of Polio immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed a box of latex gloves on the floor in the toddler bathroom which was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Observed the outdoor embedded equipment did not have a minimum of 9" of mulch surrounding the equipment to meet the recommendations of the US CPSC. The mulch was compacted and displaced in the fall zone areas with the mulch being approximately 3 - 6" or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed staff in the infant classroom use their hand to open the lid of the hands-free covered can in lieu of the foot pedal when disposing a soiled disposable diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 did not include an updated health report at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet); the most recent health report on file was dated 03/11/2025 with no subsequent report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“It was observed that incident report originals were kept by the center, and a copy was given to the parents. There was not a third copy kept in the child's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“There was documentation that a child's lunch was threatened to be withheld due to child's behavior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. It was tested 6/28/25 and 7/29/25 (31 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 2 could not name the children assigned to them in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that 1staff member was working alone with 15 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00265337. A bin containing large plastic puzzle pieces was observed to be cracked on the playground outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that an infant was sleeping on a pillow in a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of a health assessment was not on file for staff member 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“While completing an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, staff stated that child 1 needed their medication while in the heat. Staff members did not have the required medication with them while swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that the first aid kit was on a picnic table accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 2 could not name the children assigned to them in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that 1staff member was working alone with 15 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00265337. A bin containing large plastic puzzle pieces was observed to be cracked on the playground outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that an infant was sleeping on a pillow in a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of a health assessment was not on file for staff member 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“While completing an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, staff stated that child 1 needed their medication while in the heat. Staff members did not have the required medication with them while swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that the first aid kit was on a picnic table accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
May 22, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire detection alarm testing on file showed that the alarm was not tested every thirty days. The alarm was tested on 6/28/24 and again on 7/31/24; which is 33 days. 8/30/24 and again on 9/30/24; which is 31 days. 9/30/24 and again on 10/31/24; which is 31 days. 11/29/24 and again on 12/31/24; which is 32 days. 12/31/24 and again on 1/31/25; which is 31 days. 2/28/25 and again on 3/31/25; which is 31 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation of the first aid/CPR certification on file for staff member 1 was renewed after the current certification expired. The certification expired on 3/26/24 and was updated 5/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that an emergency contact form was not in the childcare space for a child in the older toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 2, did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the plastic container with toys on the older children's playground was cracked/broken.”
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 was not updated within the last six months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a sippy cup in the infant refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 3 was updated more than 24 months of the original health assessment date. The original health assessment was conducted on 3/26/22 and was updated on 5/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the older toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that it was too dark during nap in the preschool classroom and certification representative wasn't able to see all of the children. In order to properly supervise children, staff must be able to see, hear, direct and assess the activities of the children at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a plastic cover over an outlet in the infant classroom was broken/cracked with sharp edges. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were within reach of children in the school age room. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 2 was updated more than 60 months of the original clearance date. The child abuse clearance expired on 10/12/24 and was updated on 4/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the emergency plan letter that the parents receive at the time of enrollment, did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
May 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility's emergency plan and letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“It was observed at the time of inspection an infant was sleeping in their crib with a pacifier that had a stuffed toy attached.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1's FBI criminal history clearance was completed by the Department of Education and not by DHS as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement was updated on 8-15-23/8-22 respectively, and then again on 3-19-24. Child #2's emergency contact information and financial agreement was updated on 9-10-23 and then again on 3-26-24. More than the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 12/14/23, at approximately 11 am, staff #1 was observed grabbing child #1 by the arm then forcefully putting child #1 on the floor on her buttocks. Staff #1 has been observed "yelling" at children on multiple occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 12/14/23, at approximately 11 am, staff #1 was observed grabbing child #1 by the arm then forcefully putting child #1 on the floor on her buttocks. Staff #1 has been observed "yelling" at children on multiple occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
May 23, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 completed the required one hour DHS Health and Safety updated training on 4-18-23 after the 12-20-22 requirement. Staff #3 completed the required one hour DHS Health and Safety training on 4-19-23 after the 12-20-22 requirement. Staff #7 completed the required health and safety training on 4-29-23 after the 12-20-22 requirement. Staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 had not completed the required one hour DHS Health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's FBI Criminal History Clearance was completed by the Department of Education, not DHS as required. Staff #5's State Police Clearance was dated 3-18-18 and then updated 4-11-23, Child Abuse Registry Clearance was completed 12-4-17 and then updated on 1-28-23, Mandated Reporter training was completed 11-7-17 and then on 12-19-22. All beyond the 60 month requirement. Staff #7's FBI clearance was completed on 5-8-23 beyond the 45 day provisional hire requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #4's experience was documented working with adults and not experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection the sink in the kitchen was not working, an infant swing cord was hanging freely posing a strangulation hazard, under the diaper changing pad in the infant room there was dust and debris (corrected at inspection), and a the wood on a wooden slide was splintered in the young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed at the time of inspection the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's health assessment and TB test was completed after their date of hire and working with children. Staff #5's last health assessment was dated 3-6-20 and then again on 4-11-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not completed professional development in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record included one nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
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May 19, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1's record did not contain documentation of her education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed at the time of inspection the surface on the heating vent was covered in a layer of dust in the young toddler room. The surface of the heating vent was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the outside temperature was 60 degrees. Child #1 was dressed in a t-shirt, shorts and was not wearing socks or shoes. Child #1 was carried outside and placed on the padded surface in the infant toddler play area. Child #1 was developmentally able to pull himself up, stand and sit on the ground. Child #1 was outside for a period of 45 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“It was observed at the time of inspection the high chair being used in the Young Toddler Classroom did not have a t-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have the required National Sex Offender Registry Clearance completed as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“It was observed at the time of inspection that all staff's DHS Approved Pediatric First-Aid and CPR Training was not completed by a PQAS Certified Trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax
Is The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax licensed?
Yes. The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 896-2273 to ask.
What is The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax's phone number?
(717) 896-2273.
Where is The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax?
35 S 4th St, Halifax, PA 17032. The nearest other daycare we list is RockSTARt Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.