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Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School

Sarver, PA 16055 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School

Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School is a group home daycare in Sarver, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Thursday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Friday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00255027
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 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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  1. Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were on a podium cart accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

  2. Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The last documented fire drill on the fire drill log prior to the last day of school (5/31/2024) was dated 2/20/2024, which was more than 60 days prior to the program closing for the summer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility did not have a written agreement between the school and legal entity documenting the school's process for the removal of trash at least once per day from the facility and at least once per week from the grounds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

  3. Apr 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff person #1 had an initial health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1, hired within the last year, had an outdated disclosure statement form and lacked the current disclosure statement form. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training completed at the time of initial employment and requires current training. The file for staff person #2 lacked current emergency plan training dated within the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #1 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for child #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

  4. Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule 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 file for staff person #1 lacked an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

  5. May 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “Staff person #1 was the only facility person present in the child care facility on 5/12/2023 at 3:40pm when 4 school aged children were observed in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Children were observed using hand sanitizer prior to eating snack rather than washing hands with soap and water.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

  6. May 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “Staff person #1 was the only facility person present in the child care facility on 5/12/2023 at 3:40pm when 4 school aged children were observed in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Children were observed using hand sanitizer prior to eating snack rather than washing hands with soap and water.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

  7. Mar 8, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff person #1, #2 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 2/26/21, which expired on 2/26/23. The First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #1 dated 3/2/23 is not a PQAS approved curriculum or PQAS approved trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff person #2 is dated 10/22/21, more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #2 does not indicate if the child any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill does not allow for documentation of the following required elements: the type of drill; the length of time of the drill; the staff who participated in the drill; the number of children participating; if any special accommodations for children with special needs were required; any observations or problems encountered during the drill, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the on-site inspection on 3/8/23, Staff person #1, #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person#1, #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/26/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1 is dated 2/28/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 3/2/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023

  8. Mar 9, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The director's written evaluation of facility person #1 was completed over 12 months from their initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of their physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 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 of facility person #1 contained a health assessment dated 3/6/2020 and did not contain documentation of a current health assessment within 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The health assessment of child #1 (start date 8/26/2021) was dated more than 90 days (due to Covid suspension) from their first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 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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Questions about Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School

Is Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School licensed?

Yes. Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 353-9577 to ask.

What is Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School's phone number?

(724) 353-9577.

Where is Valley Points Family YMCA Buffalo Elem School?

Sarver, PA 16055. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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