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YMCA Dysart Center
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About YMCA Dysart Center
YMCA Dysart Center is a child care center in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 78 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Dysart Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA Dysart Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 78 children
- License number
- #CER-00255098
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 7, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file of staff #1 lacked a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file of child #2 had an initial health assessment more than 60 days from enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on the smoke detection testing log, the detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact the dates documented were: 10-1-25 to 11-1-25 = 31 days; and 3-5-26 to the date of the onsite inspection, 4-7-26 = 33 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the financial agreement reviewed by the parent every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Based on the emergency drill log, drills were held more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were held: July 2024 and September 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file of child #2 lacked an agreement with the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked child service reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Visit3 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files of staff #1, an AGS lacked proof of experience to support the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility self-reported a school-age child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes in the locker room during transition to an outdoor activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first-aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files of staff #1, an AGS lacked proof of experience to support the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility self-reported a school-age child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes in the locker room during transition to an outdoor activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first-aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files of staff #1, an AGS lacked proof of experience to support the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility self-reported a school-age child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes in the locker room during transition to an outdoor activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first-aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of completing the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #1 lacked the National Sex Offender Registry report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file of child #1 lacked documentation of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement reviewed by the parent at least once in 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file of child #2 lacked signed and dated documentation of parent review every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of children #2 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the full address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 1-16-24 and 1-15-19. The file of staff #2 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 8-25-23 and 8-21-18.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At the time of the inspection, observed in the boys' and girls' restrooms across from the Dysart room garbage cans that lacked lids.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of child #3 lacked a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
- Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 11, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #4 lacked an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs; or "NA" if not applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files of children #2, #4, and #5 lacked documentation the parent's reviewed the financial agreement every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #4 lacked a current health assessment due to the fact the most recent on file was dated 1-27-21. Therefore, more than 24 months have passed since the date of the last health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file of child #1 had an agreement that lacked the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. due to the fact it was completed on 2-24-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #2 had Mandated Reporter trainings completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 1-19-22 and 9-22-16. The file of staff #3 had Mandated Reporter trainings completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 5-2-20 and 4-13-15.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files of children #1 and #3 lacked child service reports every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The documentation for a health report that was observed in the file for child #4 was a summary of the child's doctor's visits obtained through the electronic communication system with the doctor's office (iChart). Therefore, the health report lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files of children #1 and #3 lacked documentation of parent's review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a DOH FBI clearance and National Sex Offender registry prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file had a PDE FBI clearance and proof of request for NSOR on 6-10-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file of child #2 lacked documentation of receiving the flu shot or an exemption letter by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #1 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the right sink in the women's bathroom was 114 degrees. The hot water temperature at the left sink in the women's bathroom was 116 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 3/7/221 observed a green Lego with a piece missing creating rough edges in the classroom. On 3/7/22 observed a cracked red square Magna tile, a cracked green square Magna tile, and a cracked red triangular Magna tile in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.36(b)(3) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr
“Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Dysart Center
Is YMCA Dysart Center licensed?
Yes. YMCA Dysart Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA Dysart Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Dysart Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Dysart Center care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does YMCA Dysart Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Dysart Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA Dysart Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 695-4467 to ask.
What is YMCA Dysart Center's phone number?
(814) 695-4467.
Where is YMCA Dysart Center?
1111 Hewit St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. The nearest other daycare we list is Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, 0.5 miles away.