Anne McLaughlin Day Care Center
98 W County Rd, Sugarloaf, PA
3.3· 10 reviews
Y Care II
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Y Care II
Y Care II is a child care center in Berwick, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Y Care II
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 57 children
- License number
- #CER-00258844
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The inspector observed that the first aid kits from the largest classroom (big room) and preschool rooms were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The inspector observed that the storage shed in the outside, fenced, play area, was in disrepair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Mar 11, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector did not observe any information on how to access the regulations electronically nor instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office. The director was consulted and stated that this information was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector observed the potty chair in the older toddler room to be ripped, exposing the foam underneath, rendering the surface unable to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that this file was missing the required work phone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector observed that both the infant and toddler rooms did not have hands-free covered garbage cans for diaper disposal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and #7 and found that these staff had both begun direct care with children before obtaining a health assessment and TB screening as is required. Staff #8 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as evidenced by a previous health assessment dated 2/25/22 and a current dated 10/22/24,”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector spoke with the infant room staff, and it was stated that the staff wash bottles for repeated use throughout the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the director was unable to produce proof of comprehensive general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector observed bottles in the infant room to not be labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1 through #8 did not have proof of emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector did not observe the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector did not observe safe routes posted in a conspicuous location at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #4 and found that this staff did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan for the facility and found that it did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the director was unable to produce proof of the parent letter for enrolled children explaining emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector asked for documentation for the annual emergency drill and the director stated that they were unaware that an annual drill was required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #8 and found that this staff did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police dated 10/1/19 and a current dated 8/2/24, a Pa Child Abuse previously dated 10/9/19 and a current dated 12/5/24, a previous FBI dated 10/3/19 and a current dated 8/5/24. Staff #7 (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) was working in direct care for months with children and did not have a Pa State Police clearance on file until 8/27/24 and a NSOR was not obtained until 10/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector observed the top rail of the outdoor fencing in the children's play area to be rusted and within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the director was unable to produce proof of the emergency plan being sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews. On 10/18/23, Staff # 5 and # 8 were in a mixed-ratio group of 23 older toddler and preschoolers for approximately 30 minutes from 11:00-11:30a.m. During this time, Staff # 8 left this group of children to get children's lunches, leaving Staff # 5 with the 23 children. At roughly 11:45a.m., this room contained 4 teachers with 33 young toddler, older toddler and preschool age children. On 10/18/23 it was stated by Staff # 1 and Staff # 5 indicated the correct numbers of children were taken to the bathroom to maintain staff:child ratios which left the other staff out of ratio. Staff # 5 also indicated that most mornings before her second staff person arrives, she is often out of ratio with 12 preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews: On 10/18/23, when Staff # 5 was in the room with the mixed age group of 23 toddler and preschool age children. it was brought to the attention of Staff # 5 by an outside visiting agency that a child had left the room unsupervised. It was reported this child was found and brought back to the room by another staff member. On a date unknown. but approximately two weeks prior to 10/18/23, the toddler-age children were in the outdoor play area. Staff # 2 admitted 2 children left her supervision and ratio group and entered the building without knowing they had left. Staff # 5 found both children after they entered the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews: On 10/18/23, when Staff # 5 was in the room with the mixed age group of 23 toddler and preschool age children. it was brought to the attention of Staff # 5 by an outside visiting agency that a child had left the room unsupervised. It was reported this child was found and brought back to the room by another staff member. On a date unknown. but approximately two weeks prior to 10/18/23, the toddler-age children were in the outdoor play area. Staff # 2 admitted 2 children left her supervision and ratio group and entered the building without knowing they had left. Staff # 5 found both children after they entered the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews: On 10/18/23, when Staff # 5 was in the room with the mixed age group of 23 toddler and preschool age children. it was brought to the attention of Staff # 5 by an outside visiting agency that a child had left the room unsupervised. It was reported this child was found and brought back to the room by another staff member. On a date unknown. but approximately two weeks prior to 10/18/23, the toddler-age children were in the outdoor play area. Staff # 2 admitted 2 children left her supervision and ratio group and entered the building without knowing they had left. Staff # 5 found both children after they entered the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews. On 10/18/23, a rainstorm had occurred and during this storm, water began leaking into the preschool classroom. This leak caused the light fixture to detach from the ceiling on one side. The preschool children were unable to receive care in this classroom due to the leak and falling light fixture.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews. On 10/18/23, Staff # 5 and # 8 were in a mixed-ratio group of 23 older toddler and preschoolers for approximately 30 minutes from 11:00-11:30a.m. During this time, Staff # 8 left this group of children to get children's lunches, leaving Staff # 5 with the 23 children. At roughly 11:45a.m., this room contained 4 teachers with 33 young toddler, older toddler and preschool age children. On 10/18/23 it was stated by Staff # 1 and Staff # 5 indicated the correct numbers of children were taken to the bathroom to maintain staff:child ratios which left the other staff out of ratio. Staff # 5 also indicated that most mornings before her second staff person arrives, she is often out of ratio with 12 preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews. On 10/18/23, Staff # 5 and # 8 were in a mixed-ratio group of 23 older toddler and preschoolers for approximately 30 minutes from 11:00-11:30a.m. During this time, Staff # 8 left this group of children to get children's lunches, leaving Staff # 5 with the 23 children. At roughly 11:45a.m., this room contained 4 teachers with 33 young toddler, older toddler and preschool age children. On 10/18/23 it was stated by Staff # 1 and Staff # 5 indicated the correct numbers of children were taken to the bathroom to maintain staff:child ratios which left the other staff out of ratio. Staff # 5 also indicated that most mornings before her second staff person arrives, she is often out of ratio with 12 preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Apr 10, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“During a site visit on 4/10/2023, staff admitted to being out of ratio on 3/31/23 from 8:30-9 a.m. According to records provided to the Department, the preschool class had 1 staff with a mixed-aged group of 11 toddlers/preschoolers. This ratio would require at least 2 staff. At 8:45 a.m., the preschool class had 1 staff with a mixed-aged group of 13 toddlers/preschoolers. This ratio would require at least 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“During a site visit on 4/10/2023, staff admitted to being out of ratio on 3/31/23 from 8:30-9 a.m. According to records provided to the Department, the preschool class had 1 staff with a mixed-aged group of 11 toddlers/preschoolers. This ratio would require at least 2 staff. At 8:45 a.m., the preschool class had 1 staff with a mixed-aged group of 13 toddlers/preschoolers. This ratio would require at least 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Testing of the facility's fire safety system were not conducted at least every 30 days between the following dates: 5/2/22-6/3/22 6/3/22-7/5/22 8/1/22-9/2/22 9/2/22-10/3/22 10/3/22-11/7/22 10/3/22-11/7/22 11/7/22-1/9/23 1/9/23-2/14/23”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Fire drills that occurred between 11/7/22 and 1/9/23 were not conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan and attachments was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation that an annual emergency drill had been conducted by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The diaper changing procedure was viewed in the toddler room. After each change, the staff and children's hands were not washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The first aid kit in the preschool room was missing tweezers and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Children's lunchboxes were found at the preschool room that contained dairy and meats. These items were not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
Mar 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site inspection was conducted. A Little Tikes Clever Climber Cut Loose was found in the outdoor play area and per the instructions for mounting this piece of equipment, it indicates that this piece of equipment must be installed over an impact-absorbing surface. This play equipment was mounted over grass and not an impact-absorbing surface per mounting instructions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Y Care II
Is Y Care II licensed?
Yes. Y Care II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Y Care II last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Y Care II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Y Care II care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Y Care II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Y Care II's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Y Care II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 752-5981 to ask.
What is Y Care II's phone number?
(570) 752-5981.
Where is Y Care II?
1600 Fowler Ave, Berwick, PA 18603. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethany Blessings, 0.5 miles away.