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Y2Kids Childcare Center

7033 Route 873, Slatington, PA 180803.9· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
123
open each week
5 days

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About Y2Kids Childcare Center

Y2Kids Childcare Center is a child care center in Slatington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 123 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
123 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity123 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Y2Kids Childcare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
123 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258786
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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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  1. Jun 24, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator in the school age room did not contain a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, thistle plants were observed on the upper playground's surfacing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “At the time of the inspection, the letter provided to parents regarding emergency plan procedures did not include shelter-in-place and lockdown procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the inspection, staff persons #4 and #6 did not complete the PA Required Health and Safety training Parts 1 and Part 2 within 90 days of hire. They were not completed until 3/29/26 and 5/7/26, respectively, for staff person #4. Staff person #6 did not complete them until 9/2/25 and 9/3/25, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #1's health assessment was not updated every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 4/24/26 and the previous health assessment dated 3/27/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file dated 1/13/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the inspection, the evaluation on file for staff person #6 was not completed until 5/26/26, and not within 12 months from date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

  2. Mar 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of the inspection, facility person #8 did not update their health assessment every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 10/18/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 and staff person #4 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the inspection on 3/20/26, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 only had one written non-family reference on file attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The second reference that was on file was from a family member and does not qualify as a reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the inspection, facility person #8 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

  3. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the renewal inspection, the bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 8/1/25. An inspection occurred on 8/11/25. The bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was still not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the inspection on 6/18/25, staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the plan would be implemented by 6/18/25. An inspection occurred on 8/11/25, staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer still has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

  4. Jun 18, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During the renewal inspection, the bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool.”
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection on 6/18/25, staff person #2, #7 PA State Police clearance on file dated 4/18/23, 4/21/23 and 3/20/25, respectively, read "Request Pending" and did not contain a dissemination date. Staff person #12 had a registration receipt to receive the FBI clearance but did not have the receipt of fingerprint submission for the FBI clearance on file. Facility person #14 did not have an approved FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance that was on file was from CJIS division dated 6/17/24 and is not approved to be used in childcare. Staff person #2, #7 ,#12 and facility person #14 have direct contact and routine interaction with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “At the time of the inspection, in the infant room, the water temperature measured 120° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “At the time of the inspection, the mulch surfacing under the smaller, embedded climber with a 4-foot fall height only had 2 inches of loose fill mulch. There was no measurable loose-fill surfacing under the swings that had a fall height of 87 inches. There was only 4.5 inches of loose fill wooden mulch under the large, embedded climber that had a fall height of 84". These pieces of embedded equipment require there to be 9 inches of loose fill material.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no agreement on file for child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for children #6 and #7 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and/or phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in any child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not update the health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 5/10/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #12 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment for staff person #7 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection, the last update to the agreement for child #1 and child #7 was done on 6/10/24, and not every 6 months as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person were not provided in the file of facility person #14.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file at the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
  5. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During an unannounced inspection on 3/19/2025, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 1/21/2020. The DHS FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 1/29/2020. Staff #2 had each of the required clearances on file on 3/19/2025. However, the updated DHS FBI clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 3/11/2025. The previous DHS FBI clearance was dated 2/18/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

  6. Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “More than 60 days transpired between fire drills conducted in December 2023 and February 2024. The fire drill log shows that a fire drill was conducted on 12/1/23 and the next fire drill was conducted on 2/1/24; this is 62 days between the two fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “No work address is included for the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form for Child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The smoke detection system has not been tested every 30 days. The 30 day-testing log shows that the smoke detectors were tested on 10/3/23 and 11/3/23, which is 31 days and on 12/1/23 and 1/3/24 which is 33 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

  7. Sep 27, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During a complaint inspection on 9/27/2023, it was observed that the last fire drill conducted was on 5/31/2023. As a result, it was more than 60 days between fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During a complaint inspection on 9/27/2023, it was found that the alarm testing was last conducted on 5/31/2023. As a result, it was more than 30 days between tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As per staff 1 and observed on video that was sent to certification representative, it was observed that staff 2 grabbed child 1 by the arm and dragged child 1 over to her, instead of properly picking up child 1 or giving prompts for the child 1 to come to her.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As per staff 1 and observed on video that was sent to certification representative, it was observed that staff 2 grabbed child 1 by the arm and dragged child 1 over to her, instead of properly picking up child 1 or giving prompts for the child 1 to come to her.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

  8. Sep 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During a complaint inspection on 9/27/2023, it was observed that the last fire drill conducted was on 5/31/2023. As a result, it was more than 60 days between fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During a complaint inspection on 9/27/2023, it was found that the alarm testing was last conducted on 5/31/2023. As a result, it was more than 30 days between tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As per staff 1 and observed on video that was sent to certification representative, it was observed that staff 2 grabbed child 1 by the arm and dragged child 1 over to her, instead of properly picking up child 1 or giving prompts for the child 1 to come to her.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As per staff 1 and observed on video that was sent to certification representative, it was observed that staff 2 grabbed child 1 by the arm and dragged child 1 over to her, instead of properly picking up child 1 or giving prompts for the child 1 to come to her.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

  9. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child 2 did not have an updated child service report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started in Center Based Care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1-3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff 4 did not have two letters of reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff 4 did not have emergency plan training on file. See LIS for date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Child 4 did not have updated immunizations on file. The Rotavirus, DTAP and HiB immunizations were not up to date. Children 2 and 5 did not have the updated flu shot on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The hot water temperature in the upstairs preschool changing room, older toddler room and infant room measured above 110 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Hand washing signs were not posted in the downstairs bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 10, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The garbage can in the diapering area in the upstairs room was not hands free. It was not hands free due to it being an electric garbage can and had a dead battery.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child 1 did not have an updated fee agreement on file. The fee agreement was last updated on 9/14/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff 1 had one letter of reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the outside wobbler play space, there were uncovered bolts to the right of the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The facility's school bus had multiple seats that had exposed foam that would not be able to be cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the cafeteria, there was toxics accessible to the children. The toxics were in an unlocked cabinet. The toxics included cleaning wipes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 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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Is Y2Kids Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Y2Kids Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Y2Kids Childcare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Y2Kids Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Y2Kids Childcare Center care for?

123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Y2Kids Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Y2Kids Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Y2Kids Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 760-1182 to ask.

What is Y2Kids Childcare Center's phone number?

(610) 760-1182.

Where is Y2Kids Childcare Center?

7033 Route 873, Slatington, PA 18080. The nearest other daycare we list is Rcymca at Peters Elementary School, 1.1 miles away.

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