Jolly Journeys Childcare Center
14953 Kutztown Rd Suite 5, Kutztown, PA
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YMCA Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 194
- open each week
- 5 days
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About YMCA Early Learning Center
YMCA Early Learning Center is a child care center in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 194 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants from 6 weeks-old through children up to 5 years-old
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 194 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants from 6 weeks-old through children up to 5 years-old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC |
| Licensed capacity | 194 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 194 children
- License number
- #CER-00251118
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 24 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- 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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Aug 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 5/27/26 a complaint investigation was conducted. It was confirmed through multiple staff interviews that the Preschool and PreK classrooms were out of ratio most mornings. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted on 6/8/26 and accepted on 6/12/26 with a correction date of 7/20/26 that stated staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. On 7/23/26 an unannounced monitoring was conducted. Staff #1 was alone with 7 older toddlers, and stated that she was alone with 8 older toddlers on the previous day. Staff #2 was alone with 9 older toddlers. For both of these groups, a second staff person would be required. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted and accepted on 7/31/26 with a correction date of 7/31/26 stating staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. On 8/13/26 a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff #3 stated that on 8/11/26, she was alone with 7 older toddlers in the morning for a period of less than 1 minute until a second staff person came in.”
Correction due by Nov 28, 2026, per the state
Jul 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Continued Non-Compliance: During a complaint investigation, it was confirmed through multiple staff interviews that the Preschool and PreK classrooms are out of ratio most mornings. An acceptable plan of corrections was received that stated "Staff:Child ratios will be maintained at all times. The YMCA Early Learning Center will implement a Staffing and Ratio Compliance Policy to ensure required staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. The policy will include procedures for morning arrivals, nap time, and end-of-day transitions to prevent classrooms from exceeding ratio limits. Administrative staff will monitor attendance and staffing throughout the day, conduct routine ratio checks, and address concerns immediately. Attendance and staffing patterns will be reviewed regularly to support compliance. All staff will be trained on ratio requirements, supervision expectations, and procedures for reporting ratio concerns. Documentation of training will be maintained in personnel files. The YMCA Richmond Early Learning Center will maintain compliance with staffing ratio requirements by reviewing attendance and staffing throughout the day, including opening, transitions, breaks, and closing. Administrative staff will conduct routine ratio checks and ensure adequate classroom coverage. Children will only be combined when DHS ratios and maximum group sizes are maintained. Staff will receive ongoing training on supervision and ratio requirements, conduct regular child counts, and maintain active supervision at all times. The Program Director or designee will monitor compliance daily and address any concerns immediately through coaching, scheduling adjustments, and corrective action as needed." The final correction date provided was 7/20/26. During an unannounced inspection on 7/23/26, staff #1 was alone with 7 older toddlers, and stated that she was alone with 8 older toddlers on the previous day. Staff #2 was alone with 9 older toddlers.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Child #1 pulled up the dress of child #2 and kicked and punched child #2 in the private area on two separate occasions, once on 6/24/26 and then again on 7/8/26. An incident report was not written and provided to the family until at least 7/6/26 for the first incident. The family did not receive a report for the second incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
Jul 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Continued Non-Compliance: During a complaint investigation, it was confirmed through multiple staff interviews that the Preschool and PreK classrooms are out of ratio most mornings. An acceptable plan of corrections was received that stated "Staff:Child ratios will be maintained at all times. The YMCA Early Learning Center will implement a Staffing and Ratio Compliance Policy to ensure required staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. The policy will include procedures for morning arrivals, nap time, and end-of-day transitions to prevent classrooms from exceeding ratio limits. Administrative staff will monitor attendance and staffing throughout the day, conduct routine ratio checks, and address concerns immediately. Attendance and staffing patterns will be reviewed regularly to support compliance. All staff will be trained on ratio requirements, supervision expectations, and procedures for reporting ratio concerns. Documentation of training will be maintained in personnel files. The YMCA Richmond Early Learning Center will maintain compliance with staffing ratio requirements by reviewing attendance and staffing throughout the day, including opening, transitions, breaks, and closing. Administrative staff will conduct routine ratio checks and ensure adequate classroom coverage. Children will only be combined when DHS ratios and maximum group sizes are maintained. Staff will receive ongoing training on supervision and ratio requirements, conduct regular child counts, and maintain active supervision at all times. The Program Director or designee will monitor compliance daily and address any concerns immediately through coaching, scheduling adjustments, and corrective action as needed." The final correction date provided was 7/20/26. During an unannounced inspection on 7/23/26, staff #1 was alone with 7 older toddlers, and stated that she was alone with 8 older toddlers on the previous day. Staff #2 was alone with 9 older toddlers.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Child #1 pulled up the dress of child #2 and kicked and punched child #2 in the private area on two separate occasions, once on 6/24/26 and then again on 7/8/26. An incident report was not written and provided to the family until at least 7/6/26 for the first incident. The family did not receive a report for the second incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“There was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #3, #4, and #5 for the identified assistant group supervisor position. Staff #3 had an Associates in Arts degree with no information on what the course of study was and no documentation of experience. Staff #4 had a high school diploma and .96 hours of experience documented. Staff #5 had a high school diploma and no experience documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The disclosure statement for staff #3 and #4 were not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4/17/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written references on file for staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation, it was confirmed through multiple staff interviews that the Preschool and PreK classrooms are out of ratio most mornings.”
May 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“There was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #3, #4, and #5 for the identified assistant group supervisor position. Staff #3 had an Associates in Arts degree with no information on what the course of study was and no documentation of experience. Staff #4 had a high school diploma and .96 hours of experience documented. Staff #5 had a high school diploma and no experience documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The disclosure statement for staff #3 and #4 were not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4/17/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written references on file for staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation, it was confirmed through multiple staff interviews that the Preschool and PreK classrooms are out of ratio most mornings.”
Jan 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Child #1 had been administered Fluticasone Propionate and the medication was in the classroom, however, there was no parental consent for the administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“There was a gap of greater than 12 months in the written evaluation for staff #1. The most recent evaluation was on 3/28/25. The previous evaluation was in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a mat being used in room #7 that was torn and had the interior foam exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“There was no health assessment on file within 60 days of the start date of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Apr 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was Tylenol for child #5 in Room 14 that expired on 1/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment of child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, the updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“There were gaps of greater than 6 months in the updates of emergency contact and fee agreements for several children. The following were observed: the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 were dated 7/29/24 then again on 3/24/25. The emergency contact and fee agreement for child #2 were dated 7/10/24 then again on 2/18/25. The emergency contact information for child #3 was dated 7/29/24 and then again on 2/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“There were aloe plants in the infant room, which have been determined to be toxic to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, the most recent health assessment for child #1, a young toddler, was dated 7/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, the emergency contact information for child #2 was not in the classroom where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) Name on bottle/Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, there was Polysporin in the first aid kit in Room 7. The Polysporin expired 6/2022 and was not labeled for an individual child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/23/24 child #1 ran unattended through an open door from the playground into the building, through the building, out the front door and onto a heavily travelled road, Route 222, in front of the facility. Staff were unaware that child #1 had left the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/23/24 child #1 ran unattended through an open door from the playground into the building, through the building, out the front door and onto a heavily travelled road, Route 222, in front of the facility. Staff were unaware that child #1 had left the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/23/24 child #1 ran unattended through an open door from the playground into the building, through the building, out the front door and onto a heavily travelled road, Route 222, in front of the facility. Staff were unaware that child #1 had left the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Visit6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, the emergency contact information for child #2 was not in the classroom where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) Name on bottle/Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, there was Polysporin in the first aid kit in Room 7. The Polysporin expired 6/2022 and was not labeled for an individual child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/23/24 child #1 ran unattended through an open door from the playground into the building, through the building, out the front door and onto a heavily travelled road, Route 222, in front of the facility. Staff were unaware that child #1 had left the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/23/24 child #1 ran unattended through an open door from the playground into the building, through the building, out the front door and onto a heavily travelled road, Route 222, in front of the facility. Staff were unaware that child #1 had left the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/23/24 child #1 ran unattended through an open door from the playground into the building, through the building, out the front door and onto a heavily travelled road, Route 222, in front of the facility. Staff were unaware that child #1 had left the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
Oct 10, 2023Inspection23 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed in Room 5 that the emergency contact form for child #4 was not present in that space where the child was receiving care. It was observed in Room 7 that the emergency contact form for child #5 was not present in that space where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“File for child #3, see code sheet for date of birth, contained a health report dated 3/17/21, but no subsequent health report was observed on file dated within the last 12 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.161(d)/3270.161(e) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated
“It was observed that pre-packaged apple slices, requiring refrigeration, were left stored in the outdoor first aid kit backpack.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the thermometer located in the classroom refrigerator in Room 8 was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“File for child #3, see code sheet for date of birth, contained a health report dated 3/17/21, but no subsequent health report was observed on file dated within the last 12 months. Due to the outdated documentation on file, the immunization record observed did not contain the status of all age-appropriate vaccines as recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in Room 7 that a bottle used for a fish tank stated "keep out of reach of children" was stored in a lower level cabinet accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed and stated by staff that the classroom schedule in Room 5 was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Heath assessment form on file for staff person #2 was incomplete. The health assessment contained a written statement explaining that the person conducting the physical was "unable to answer" the question regarding the staff person's suitability to provide adequate care to children. Health assessment form on file for staff person #4 was incomplete. The health assessment did not contain a written assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in Room 8 that the sand located in the manipulative table was unclean and contained surface mold and sprouting plants. The manipulative table was freely accessible to children in care. It was observed in Rooms 5 and 6 that rest mats used by the children in care were ripped and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in Room 17 that a spray bottle of cleaner, used by facility staff, was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in Rooms 5, 7, and 8 that the children's rest equipment was left unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in Room 5 that tweezers were not present in the first aid kit used in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“It was observed in Room 5 that two medications were present the day of inspection for child #7, Benadryl and an EpiPen, but no parental consent for the administration of those medication was observed on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Health assessment form on file for staff person #4 was incomplete. The health assessment did not contain documentation showing an examination for communicable diseases was completed or the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.21/3270.133(3) General Health and Safety/Name on bottle
“It was stated by staff person #8 in Room 8 that an Albuterol haler present along with a medication log was to be used for child #8. Medication was labeled and prescribed to someone other than child #8. Written medication log showed that the medication was administered to child #8 on 6/14/2023 by staff person #8. Medication log indicated that 90 mcg of Albuterol was given twice on 6/14/2023, while written instructions from the parent stated 110 mcg of Albuterol should have been administered twice as needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.21/3270.133(3) General Health and Safety/Name on bottle
“It was stated by staff person #8 in Room 8 that an Albuterol haler present along with a medication log was to be used for child #8. Medication was labeled and prescribed to someone other than child #8. Written medication log showed that the medication was administered to child #8 on 6/14/2023 by staff person #8. Medication log indicated that 90 mcg of Albuterol was given twice on 6/14/2023, while written instructions from the parent stated 110 mcg of Albuterol should have been administered twice as needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in Room 14 and 18 that the sleeping equipment in use at the time of inspection did not contain at least 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides of that rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.21/3270.133(3) General Health and Safety/Name on bottle
“It was stated by staff person #8 in Room 8 that an Albuterol haler present along with a medication log was to be used for child #8. Medication was labeled and prescribed to someone other than child #8. Written medication log showed that the medication was administered to child #8 on 6/14/2023 by staff person #8. Medication log indicated that 90 mcg of Albuterol was given twice on 6/14/2023, while written instructions from the parent stated 110 mcg of Albuterol should have been administered twice as needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a fully completed state police clearance. This full clearance was printed and placed on file during the time of inspection. Files for staff person #3, #5, and #6, see code sheet for hire dates, did not contain a NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #7, see code sheet for hire date, contained a NSOR verification certificate dated 6/1/23; this certificate was dated more than 45 days from the their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.133(7)(vii) Staff initials
“It was observed in Room 13 that a medication log was present showing that Tylenol was administered to a child on 8/16/23, but the staff that administered this medication did not initial the medication log on that date as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“File for child #2 contained both an agreement form and emergency contact form that were signed and dated by parents on 1/11/23 and 8/1/23. These dates and reviews are more than 6-month apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.133(1) Original container
“It was observed in Room 14 that the Albuterol medication present for child #6 was not being stored in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
Show 6 earlier visits
Aug 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Although staff person #1 completed their original 6 hour health and safety training topics on 8/21/17, and the the 1 hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update on 6/2/23, staff person #1 had not completed that required 1 hour updated pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
May 3, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 5/2/23, staff person #1 stated that they took a group of preschool children down to use the bathroom. Child #1 ran out of the bathroom and down the hallway. Staff person #1 left the bathroom in pursuit of child #1 leaving the remaining children in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 45 seconds. Staff person #2 stated that child #2 has run out of the bathroom several times causing staff person #2 to chase the child down the hallway leaving the remaining children in the bathroom for up to 2 minutes unsupervised. Several other staff, including staff person #2, #3, and #4, stated that over the course of the last month or two they have had several issues with children eloping from classrooms and the preschool bathroom area which had caused multiple cases of either a lapse in direct supervision or that child to no longer be in the same physical space as their primary care staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5/2/23, staff person #1 stated that they took a group of preschool children down to use the bathroom. Child #1 ran out of the bathroom and down the hallway. Staff person #1 left the bathroom in pursuit of child #1 leaving the remaining children in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 45 seconds. Staff person #2 stated that child #2 has run out of the bathroom several times causing staff person #2 to chase the child down the hallway leaving the remaining children in the bathroom for up to 2 minutes unsupervised. Several other staff, including staff person #2, #3, and #4, stated that over the course of the last month or two they have had several issues with children eloping from classrooms and the preschool bathroom area which had caused multiple cases of either a lapse in direct supervision or that child to no longer be in the same physical space as their primary care staff person.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5/2/23, staff person #1 stated that they took a group of preschool children down to use the bathroom. Child #1 ran out of the bathroom and down the hallway. Staff person #1 left the bathroom in pursuit of child #1 leaving the remaining children in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 45 seconds. Staff person #2 stated that child #2 has run out of the bathroom several times causing staff person #2 to chase the child down the hallway leaving the remaining children in the bathroom for up to 2 minutes unsupervised. Several other staff, including staff person #2, #3, and #4, stated that over the course of the last month or two they have had several issues with children eloping from classrooms and the preschool bathroom area which had caused multiple cases of either a lapse in direct supervision or that child to no longer be in the same physical space as their primary care staff person.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5/2/23, staff person #1 stated that they took a group of preschool children down to use the bathroom. Child #1 ran out of the bathroom and down the hallway. Staff person #1 left the bathroom in pursuit of child #1 leaving the remaining children in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 45 seconds. Staff person #2 stated that child #2 has run out of the bathroom several times causing staff person #2 to chase the child down the hallway leaving the remaining children in the bathroom for up to 2 minutes unsupervised. Several other staff, including staff person #2, #3, and #4, stated that over the course of the last month or two they have had several issues with children eloping from classrooms and the preschool bathroom area which had caused multiple cases of either a lapse in direct supervision or that child to no longer be in the same physical space as their primary care staff person.”
Oct 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in Room 7 that three toy bins used by children were cracked and broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“File for staff person #1 did not contain verification on their health assessment form that an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“File for child #1, did not contain a written review of the status of all immunizations recommended by the ACIP, and an exemption note was not found on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
- Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 23, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“On 10/08/21, during a renewal inspection, it was observed that a mold-like substance was found scattered around the entire facility specifically noted on the following surfaces: in Room 18 this was observed on a child-sized chair, in Room 9 this was observed on the toy shelf and a ceiling tile, in Room 7 this was observed on the ceiling tiles and areas of the cabinet doors, and in Room 8 this was observed on the ceiling tiles and all along the water pipes in the ceiling of that room. On 11/23/21, continue noncompliance observed. The documentation obtained by the facility confirmed the presence of mold, but the air quality test documentation was incomplete. The facility did not obtain mold testing as described in the plan of correction obtained on 10/26/21; no documentation was provided showing that the mold present was at an acceptable level or was not hazardous. The facility did complete a visual clean up of all previously noted surfaces, but facility did not complete a follow up test which was required for a finalized report to determine if mold is controlled and not hazardous.”
Oct 7, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed in Room 17 that a bottle was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff person #2 did not contain a completed health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“File for child #1 did not contain the status of all age-related immunizations recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) Signed /Amount of fee
“Agreement on file for child #2 did not specify the fee amount and was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed in Room 16 that the thermometer placed in the classroom refrigerator was no longer operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in Room 18 that a crib contained a mold-like substance leaving it unclean, and in Room 5 cots were stacked together with a mold-like substance present on those pieces of rest equipment leaving them unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in Room 6 that a line of chipped and damaged paint was located under the calendar in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in Room 18 that the first aid kit was missing gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #1, hired 9/1/21, did not contain a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“It was observed that a mold-like substance was found scattered around the entire facility specifically noted on the following surfaces: in Room 18 this was observed on a child-sized chair, in Room 9 this was observed on the toy shelf and a ceiling tile, in Room 7 this was observed on the ceiling tiles and areas of the cabinet doors, and in Room 8 this was observed on the ceiling tiles and all along the water pipes in the ceiling of that room. It was observed in Room 7 that the shelves and floor in that room contained dirt and small debris making it visibly dirty. It was observed in Room 4, Room 5, Room 8, Room 9, Room 13, and Room 15 that the floors in those rooms contained dirt and small debris making them visibly dirty. It was observed in Room 15 that the vent along the floor of the AC unit was excessively dusty and in the bathroom in Room 13 the vent above the toilet was excessively dusty. The ceiling tiles were missing from areas in Room 8 and the bathroom in Room 13 causing a visible hazard. On 11/23/21, the following items were implemented: Room 4, Room 5, Room 7, Room 8, Room 9, Room 13, and Room 15 all areas cited for being unclean or dusty in these rooms were now cleaned. The ceiling tiles that were missing from areas in Room 8 and the bathroom in Room 13 were replaced. On 11/23/21, the following items were not implemented: the mold-like substance was confirmed to be mold after professional testing completed, and the correction for the mold portion of this violation was not implemented due to a lack of adequate documentation showing that the mold is controlled and not hazardous. Violation recited on SIN-00196666.”
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Questions about YMCA Early Learning Center
Is YMCA Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. YMCA Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Early Learning Center care for?
194, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Early Learning Center'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 YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 944-1075 to ask.
What is YMCA Early Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 944-1075.
Where is YMCA Early Learning Center?
14432 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522. The nearest other daycare we list is Jolly Journeys Childcare Center, 1.9 miles away.