Growing and Learning Center
5390 Route 6n, Edinboro, PA
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YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
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About YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA
YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA is a child care center in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 145 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257495
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for facility person #1, serving as the bus driver and having direct contact with children, is lacking a health assessment including a TB test and results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) serving as the bus driver, is lacking documentation of a DHS FBI clearance and an NSOR verification as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking NSOR verification prior to working with children as evidenced by an NSOR verification dated 7/1/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Observed some areas under and around the embedded playground equipment to have as little as one inch of rubber mulch therefore not meeting the requirement of a minimum of 6 inches when rubber mulch is used as protective surfacing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for facility person #1, serving as the bus driver, is lacking documentation of training regarding the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for facility person #1 is lacking 2 written reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 10/2023 to 10/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed the wall in the Gym play space to be crumbling in several places.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
Jul 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking documentation of PFA/PCPR training completed within 90 days of hire. The file for staff person #6 is lacking documentation of Health & Safety training in topics #1-9 completed within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 and #6 have since completed the missing trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #1 and #4 contain current health assessments completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The health assessments are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff persons #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) and #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) are lacking NSOR verifications within 45 days of hire. The files do contain current NSOR veriifcations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed after the previous training expired. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
Jul 11, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that an emergency drill had been completed within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The child records were observed to be kept in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The garbage can in the women's restroom was missing a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water in the Men's Restroom was measured at 117.6° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility exceeded 60 days between fire drills completed on 8.23.22 and 1.5.23 and again on 2.16.23 and 5.9.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (31(f)(10). The pediatric first aid and CPR training was completed 114 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2, #7 and #8 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a written staff evaluation that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent written evaluation was completed on 5.5.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #3, #7, #9 and #10 lacked tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #3 was completed 105 days after starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #7 was completed 119 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The updates to the mandated reporter training for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings completed on 11.20.17 and 4.13.23. The file for Staff Person #7 and #8 lacked out of state clearances for a state they had resided in within the last 5 years. Staff Person #8 was observed with Staff Person #6, a Provisional Hire. Staff Person #8 is not able to supervise a Provisional Hire without the required out of state clearances. The file for Staff Person #7 also lacked an FBI clearance that had been completed for DHS purposes. The FBI clearance on file was completed for Department of Education and not acceptable for employment in a child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (31(f)(1-9). Staff person #7 and #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The training on file for Staff Person #7 was completed 102 days after starting at the facility. The training on file for Staff Person #8 was completed 151 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The update to the Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings for Staff Person #1 were not completed prior to expiration of the prior training. The current training for Staff Person #1 was completed on 2.8.23. The prior training expired on 1.30.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #1 and #4 lacked completion of the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12.30.22. The 1-hour update on file for Staff Person #1 was completed on 1.19.23. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked completion of the required 1-hour health and safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. They completed the 10 hour revised 2022 health and safety training 146 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a current health assessment. The most recent health assessment was dated 10.23.20. The file for Staff Person #3, #9 and #10 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 was completed 102 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 9 of their required 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.19.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
Jul 11, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that an emergency drill had been completed within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The child records were observed to be kept in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The garbage can in the women's restroom was missing a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water in the Men's Restroom was measured at 117.6° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility exceeded 60 days between fire drills completed on 8.23.22 and 1.5.23 and again on 2.16.23 and 5.9.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (31(f)(10). The pediatric first aid and CPR training was completed 114 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2, #7 and #8 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a written staff evaluation that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent written evaluation was completed on 5.5.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #3, #7, #9 and #10 lacked tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #3 was completed 105 days after starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #7 was completed 119 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The updates to the mandated reporter training for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings completed on 11.20.17 and 4.13.23. The file for Staff Person #7 and #8 lacked out of state clearances for a state they had resided in within the last 5 years. Staff Person #8 was observed with Staff Person #6, a Provisional Hire. Staff Person #8 is not able to supervise a Provisional Hire without the required out of state clearances. The file for Staff Person #7 also lacked an FBI clearance that had been completed for DHS purposes. The FBI clearance on file was completed for Department of Education and not acceptable for employment in a child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (31(f)(1-9). Staff person #7 and #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The training on file for Staff Person #7 was completed 102 days after starting at the facility. The training on file for Staff Person #8 was completed 151 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The update to the Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings for Staff Person #1 were not completed prior to expiration of the prior training. The current training for Staff Person #1 was completed on 2.8.23. The prior training expired on 1.30.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #1 and #4 lacked completion of the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12.30.22. The 1-hour update on file for Staff Person #1 was completed on 1.19.23. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked completion of the required 1-hour health and safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. They completed the 10 hour revised 2022 health and safety training 146 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a current health assessment. The most recent health assessment was dated 10.23.20. The file for Staff Person #3, #9 and #10 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 was completed 102 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 9 of their required 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.19.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
Jul 29, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An unused, unprotected electrical outlet was observed under the picnic shelter in an area accessible to children in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the downstairs child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unsecured cabinet in an area accessible to children in care in the upstairs child care space was observed to contain cleaning materials labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A toilet located in an area accessible to children in care in the upstairs classroom restroom was observed to have an exposed, upwardly facing bolt located at the base of the side of the toilet. Contact with said bolt could cause puncture and/or abrasion injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Three child-sized chairs in areas accessible to children in care in the upstairs child care space were observed to have loose bolts where the metal legs attached to the plastic chair seat causing the potential for pinch point injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While participating in a swimming activity at a public pool, Child #1 was observed in the pool, but did not have written, parental authorization on file to do so.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #5 did not contain documentation of a High School Diploma or GED.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the completion of an emergency drill was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #4 contained a current FBI Clearance and documentation of application for an FBI Clearance; however, the date that Staff #4 was fingerprinted as a part of obtaining the FBI Clearance was dated as completed after Staff #4's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #5, who has been employed in a child care position for more than 45 days, did not contain a DHS Child Abuse Clearance or an NSOR Verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was completed more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #2 and #5, who have been employed in child care positions for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“Although the file for Staff #7 contained documentation of the completion of fire safety training completed in the past 12 months, said training was completed more than 12 months after Staff #7's first date in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Written plans identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provision in the event of an emergency were not posted in the upstairs or downstairs child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #2,and #5 who have been employed at the facility for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Pediatric CPR/First-Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“An approximately 4' high wooden shelving unit in an area accessible to children in care in the upstairs child care space was observed to present a tipping hazard, which could cause blunt force trauma injuries if tipped.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff #2, #3 and #6 did not contain written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The facility's fire drill log did not include the number of children or the names of facility persons who participated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA
Is YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Greater Erie-County YMCA care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 734-5700 to ask.
What is YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA's phone number?
(814) 734-5700.
Where is YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA?
12285 Ymca Dr, Edinboro, PA 16412. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing and Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.