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YMCA Child Care

55 Boylston St # 59, Bradford, PA 167013.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
166
open each week
5 days

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About YMCA Child Care

YMCA Child Care is a child care center in Bradford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 166 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:20 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 31 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
166 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:20 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:20 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:20 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:20 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:20 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity166 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for YMCA Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
166 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255971
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Feb 25, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement on file for Child #5 was observed not to have documentation of whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement form on file for Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 was observed not to have documentation of the child's arrival time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In the toddler room it was observed that rest mats were showing signs of tearing on the folds of the rest mats.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Kid Zone, it was observed a torn netting on the gym equipment and foam blocks with bite marks. In the preschool room it was observed a wooden toy bed was cracked and splintered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact on file for Child #2 was observed not to have documentation of the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #3 and Child #4 was observed not to have documentation on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physicians' assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the preschool bathroom, it was observed that a hand-washing sign was not posted at the toilet and sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The agreement on file for Child #3 was observed not to have documentation to specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

  2. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff #1, staff #3, staff #6, staff #7, staff #9, staff #10, staff #12, staff #13, staff #14, staff #15, staff #17 did not complete pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance on file for staff #14 was over 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed in the preschool room and the Kids Zone that a protective receptacle covers were not placed in the electrical outlets on the day of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Kid Zone room, it was observed cleaners marked "Keep out of Reach of Children" in an unlocked cupboard accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the preschool room, it was observed cracked magnetic blocks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #2 was observed not to contain the emergency contacts home telephone number of enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional

      “A written, signed, and dated exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief was observed not to be in the file of Child #1”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “It was observed in the infant room a diaper cream that did not identify the name of the child for whom it was intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “It was observed in the young toddler room an expired bottle of Tylenol in the locked medicine cupboard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff #8 did not have documentation of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not have documentation of updated health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff #1, staff # 3, staff #6, staff #7, staff #9, staff #10, staff #12, staff # 13, staff #14, staff #15, staff #16 and staff #17 showed e documentation of a written evaluation being done more than a 12-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

  5. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 1, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The Initial Child Health Report and Immunizations for Child #6 (INF), enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The Initial Child Health Report for Child #2 (PS), enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The two most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The NSOR certifications for Staff #1, Staff #3 and Staff #6 were dated after each staff person's Date of Hire. The NSOR certification for Staff Person #8 lacked from the staff file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff Person #8, who resided in Texas within the past 60 months lacked Out of State Clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The PA State Police, Child Abuse and NSOR clearances for Staff Person #10 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The two most recent staff evaluations for Staff Persons #2, #5, #9, #11, #12 and #13 were completed more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). Staff person #10 lacked an annual written evaluation that was conducted within the past 12 months. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the gym, on all walls, seven protective receptacle covers were missing which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1, #4 and #6--- have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator, in the Young School Age Room, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #1, (Older Toddler) lacked an Updated Health Report within the last year. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Immunization record in the file for Children #4 (INF), #5 (PS) and #6 (INF) were dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #7 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See IS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  7. Feb 22, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the shelf in the Young Toddler Room, a clear, plastic bin with toys was cracked which posed a pinch point or cutting hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The First Aid Kit in the Pre-School Room was lacking soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On the right, back and left walls of the gym, six protective receptacle covers were missing which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for Staff #1 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff person #4 lacked an annual written evaluation that was conducted within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #7 had not completed mandated reporter training (07/12/2022) within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The Initial Child Health Report and Immunizations for Children #6, enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 and #6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training (dated 0610/01/2021 and 11/28/2021, respectively). Staff person #2--- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR (dated 06/2019).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire extinguishers next to the restroom, near the main entrance and kitchen were expired as of January 2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #5 were dated more than 24-months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The immunization record for Child #1 (YT), Child #2 (OT), Child #3 (OT), Child #4 (OT), Child #5, (Pre-S) and Child #6 (Pre-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

  8. Jul 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire : Health and Safety.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 03/16/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

  9. Apr 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “When she was asked to name her supervision group, Staff #1 could only name eight of the nine children for whom she was responsible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

  10. Feb 22, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “On 2/22/22 observed the initial health assessment for child #3 was dated more than 90 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. Observed the updated health report for child #2, a young toddler was dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 2/22/22 observed the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 3/2/22 observed staff file #1 and 5 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed the initial health assessment for staff file #4 did not contain the results of the TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “On 2/22/22 observed an epi pen in the 1 year old room which did not have the written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “On 2/22/22 observed child file # 3, 4, 6, and 7 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 2/22/22 observed the emergency/excursion bag in the one year old room did not contain the emergency transportation plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 2/22/22 observed the emergency contact information for child file #1, 3, and 4 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact information for child file #6 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “On 2/22/22 observed child file #1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 contained original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 2/22/22 observed a less than 1 inch piece of rest mat covering accessible to children on the floor of the two year old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 2/22/22 observed peeling rest mat covers in the two year old room and the pre k counts room. Observed a loose back of a toy housekeeping appliance in the two year old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 2/22/22 observed damaged paint in several spots in the kid zone area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 2/22/22 observed a leak stained ceiling tile over the are where the infants play. Observed a damaged cabinet door in the preschool room. Observed a spot of damaged drywall by the bathroom door in the hallway and another small hole in the drywall of the two year old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) Inaccessible to children/Has all items

      “On 2/22/22 observed the first aid kits were accessible to children in the school age room, pre k counts room, and in the preschool room. In the school age room the first aid kit was lacking tweezers. In the preschool room the first aid kit was lacking gauze. In the two year old room the first aid kit was lacking soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “On 2/22/22 observed shaving cream and bingo daubers, both labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the arts and craft storage area of the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “On 3/2/22 observed staff file #2 contained a most recent evaluation which was dated more than 12 months after the previous valid evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 3/2/22 observed staff file #2 contained updated criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI fingerprint clearance and Mandated reporter training which were all completed more than 60 months after the previous valid clearance and training. Observed staff file #3 contained the NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 45 days after starting in a child care position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “On 3/2/22 observed staff file #1, 2, 5, and 6 contained first aid and cpr certifications which were expired. Observed staff file #3, who is required to have pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr, did not contain documentation of completion of the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On 2/22/22 observed child file #7, a preschool child, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 14 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 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 YMCA Child Care

Is YMCA Child Care licensed?

Yes. YMCA Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YMCA Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 YMCA Child Care care for?

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

Does YMCA Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:20 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 368-1610 to ask.

What is YMCA Child Care's phone number?

(814) 368-1610.

Where is YMCA Child Care?

55 Boylston St # 59, Bradford, PA 16701. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Grow with Me Childcare, 0.2 miles away.

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