Edison Early Learning Center
227 Pike St, Carbondale, PA
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YMCA of Carbondale
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About YMCA of Carbondale
YMCA of Carbondale is a child care center in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 164 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 164 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Carbondale has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Carbondale
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256593
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2026Visit3 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 4/24/26, it was reported that a 1-year-old child eloped from the playground and was in the road. On 4/29/26, Cert Rep arrived at the facility. Through staff interviews it was found that staff #1-3 admitted that they were on all the playground and were unaware the child had eloped. Staff #1-3 stated that heard cars honking and looked over the fencing and saw the child in the middle of the road and the child was almost to the other side of the street. Staff reported that they were unable to get out of the playground gates due to them being both being locked. One was locked with a combination lock that staff could not open and the other was locked by a key. The director reported that the key to that lock was missing. Staff #1 ran inside the facility and out of the front doors and got the child from a person that had stopped their car and grabbed the child out of the road.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 4/29/26, an unannounced visit was conducted. Staff #2 & #3 were observed providing childcare. Staff #2's file did not contain verification of childcare experience. Staff 3's file did not contain proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/24/26, it was reported that a 1-year-old child eloped from the playground and was in the road. On 4/29/26, Cert Rep arrived at the facility. Through staff interviews it was found that staff #1-3 admitted that they were on all the playground and were unaware the child had eloped. Staff #1-3 stated that heard cars honking and looked over the fencing and saw the child in the middle of the road and the child was almost to the other side of the street. Staff reported that they were unable to get out of the playground gates due to them being locked and staff #1 ran inside the facility and out of the front doors and got the child from a person that had stopped their car and grabbed the child out of the road.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
Apr 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 4/24/26, it was reported that a 1-year-old child eloped from the playground and was in the road. On 4/29/26, Cert Rep arrived at the facility. Through staff interviews it was found that staff #1-3 admitted that they were on all the playground and were unaware the child had eloped. Staff #1-3 stated that heard cars honking and looked over the fencing and saw the child in the middle of the road and the child was almost to the other side of the street. Staff reported that they were unable to get out of the playground gates due to them being both being locked. One was locked with a combination lock that staff could not open and the other was locked by a key. The director reported that the key to that lock was missing. Staff #1 ran inside the facility and out of the front doors and got the child from a person that had stopped their car and grabbed the child out of the road.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 4/29/26, an unannounced visit was conducted. Staff #2 & #3 were observed providing childcare. Staff #2's file did not contain verification of childcare experience. Staff 3's file did not contain proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/24/26, it was reported that a 1-year-old child eloped from the playground and was in the road. On 4/29/26, Cert Rep arrived at the facility. Through staff interviews it was found that staff #1-3 admitted that they were on all the playground and were unaware the child had eloped. Staff #1-3 stated that heard cars honking and looked over the fencing and saw the child in the middle of the road and the child was almost to the other side of the street. Staff reported that they were unable to get out of the playground gates due to them being locked and staff #1 ran inside the facility and out of the front doors and got the child from a person that had stopped their car and grabbed the child out of the road.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 1/7/26-1/12/26. Staff #1 has one nonfamily reference on file. Staff #3, #7, #10, & #11, who are all listed as AGS's, staff files does not contain childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 1/7/26-1/12/26. Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. This is evidenced by the CPR on file, National CPR Foundation, dated 5/27/25. Staff #4 currently has an approved Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file dated 12/9/25. Staff person #2 did not complete 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 9/5/23 and the current is dated 10/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/7/26. In the infant, ocean and train classrooms, Cert Rep observed during naptime that several children's cots, mats and cribs did not have 2 feet space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 1/7/26-1/12/26. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child has only three doses of DTAP vaccine and one dose of Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted 1/7/26-1/12/26. Staff person #10 does not have an initial health assessment on file and they did not receive their TB screening at initial hire. The TB screening on file is dated 11/24/25. The following staff did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff #8's current health assessment is dated 1/4/26 and previous is dated 3/27/23; Staff #12's current health assessment is dated 1/8/24 and previous is dated 6/2/19; & Staff #13's current health assessment is dated 1/3/25 and previous is dated 2/5/18. (See code sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A renewal inspection was conducted 1/7/26. The director acknowledged that a copy of accidents, injuries and illnesses reports are not kept in a facility file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 1/7/26-1/12/26. The following staff did not receive emergency plan training within 90 days of initial hire: Staff #4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14 & 15.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted 1/7/26-1/12/26. Child #1 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. This is evidenced by the child service report on file dated 10/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
- Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and did not provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. Cert rep observed pothos plants, that are toxic to children, in the Early Head Start and Ocean classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. Staff person #9 did not have a valid PSP clearance on file. The PSP clearance on file indicated that the request is still pending and did not include a dissemination date. All other clearances are on file. Cert rep observed staff person #9 providing childcare at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. Staff person #8 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file dated 05/19/19 and 11/21/24. This training was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25 .The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional Child Care Office”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. Child #1's fee agreement did specify the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. Staff person #3 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff #3's current health assessment is dated 01/21/23; previous is dated 05/29/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.166(3)/3270.166(4) Disposable nursers or parents/Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. In the infant classroom, staff reported that the infant bottles are washed and reused each day for infant feedings. The facility does have a commercial dishwasher, however staff indicated they are not using the commercial dishwasher. Cert rep observed several infant baby bottles that were not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. Staff person(s) #1-8 has completed the health and safety Getting Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but did not complete the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training by 12/30/22. Staff #1 completed the health & safety 1 hour update on 10/01/23, staff #2: 9/25/23, staff #3: 10/10/23, staff #4: 10/09/23, staff #5: 10/04/23, staff #6: 8/03/23, staff #7: 9/25/23, and staff #8: 8/04/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/8/25-1/13/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Blue couch in the Preschool room was observed to have a rip in the fabric, rendering it unable to be cleaned properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Jan 31, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First aid kit in the older toddler room was missing tweezers and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Fee Agreement for Child # 1 was missing child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain address of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for Staff # 1 did not contain health assessments every 24 months. Health assessments in file were dated 9/14/20 and 1/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Facility did not have a posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. Staff # 1 began child care on 12/27/21 and did not apply for the NSOR clearance until 2/15/22. Staff # 1 does not have the NSOR clearance. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the Mandated Reporter Training. Staff # 2 began child care on 5/20/15. File for Staff # 2 contains a Department Of Education FBI clearance, dated 2/20/18. DHS does not accept the Dept. of Ed clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Carbondale
Is YMCA of Carbondale licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Carbondale is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Carbondale last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Carbondale had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 of 9 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 of Carbondale care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Carbondale accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Carbondale'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 of Carbondale cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 282-2210 to ask.
What is YMCA of Carbondale's phone number?
(570) 282-2210.
Where is YMCA of Carbondale?
82 N Main St, Carbondale, PA 18407. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Academy, 0.1 miles away.