Growing and Learning Center
5390 Route 6n, Edinboro, PA
5.0· 18 reviews
YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University
YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University is a child care center in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256868
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Safety and hazards 11
- Background checks 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 12 visits
May 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed the white refrigerator in the kitchen had rust on the bottom and on a shelf and a bent and damaged shelf bracket.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed 2 ceiling tiles in the ITCS room and 2 ceiling tiles in the Preschool room to be water stained and damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 8/3/2020 and 8/8/2025. The file for staff person #2 contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 8/18/2020 and 11/19/2025 and contains a current FBI clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 8/28/2020 and 11/18/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the infant room an unlabeled dishpan of a blue liquid that was identified by staff as Steramine sanitizing solution used for sanitizing mouthed toys.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed on a shelf in the Pre-K Counts room a lunch box containing a pizza Lunchable and a container of yogurt both labeled 'Keep Refrigerated'.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed an EpiPen in the Pre-K Counts room belonging to child #2. There was no written parental consent for administration of the EpiPen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 contains an initial health report that was obtained greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 contain documentation of current emergency plan training that was received greater than 12 months after the previous training as evidenced by trainings received on 8/26/2024 and 9/2/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Based on staff interviews and a review of video footage from 4.16.26, it was determined that school aged children were aggressively throwing balls in the play space while preschool age children were present and families were entering or exiting the space/building. Children aged 3-11 were observed in the play space while the school aged children were aggressively throwing balls. Given the developmental differences between these ages, aggressive physical activity by school agers is not developmentally appropriate in the presence of preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility fire drill log identified that the most recent consecutive fire drills were conducted on 8/29/2025 and 10/31/2025 which exceeded 60 days between fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility fire alarm test log identified that the most recent consecutive alarm tests were conducted on 9/26/2025 and 10/31/2025 which exceeded 30 days between alarm tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed on facility video that for approximately 5 minutes, child #1 and child #2 engaged in unsupervised play activities which included pulling down their pants and using a play saw to touch their buttocks while staff person #1 and staff person #2 were at the far end of the preschool classroom and could not adequately see, hear, direct and assess child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed on facility video that for approximately 5 minutes, child #1 and child #2 engaged in unsupervised play activities which included pulling down their pants and using a play saw to touch their buttocks while staff person #1 and staff person #2 were at the far end of the preschool classroom and could not adequately see, hear, direct and assess child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility fire drill log identified that the most recent consecutive fire drills were conducted on 8/29/2025 and 10/31/2025 which exceeded 60 days between fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility fire alarm test log identified that the most recent consecutive alarm tests were conducted on 9/26/2025 and 10/31/2025 which exceeded 30 days between alarm tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed on facility video that for approximately 5 minutes, child #1 and child #2 engaged in unsupervised play activities which included pulling down their pants and using a play saw to touch their buttocks while staff person #1 and staff person #2 were at the far end of the preschool classroom and could not adequately see, hear, direct and assess child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed on facility video that for approximately 5 minutes, child #1 and child #2 engaged in unsupervised play activities which included pulling down their pants and using a play saw to touch their buttocks while staff person #1 and staff person #2 were at the far end of the preschool classroom and could not adequately see, hear, direct and assess child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for staff persons #2 and #3 contain a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training. The trainings are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 contains current NSOR verification that was received greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR evidenced by verifications on file dated 1/14/2020 and 1/16/2025. The verification is now current. The file for staff person #4 who was provisionally hired (see LIS code sheet) is lacking documentation of an NSOR verification within 45 days of hire. The file does contain a current NSOR verification. The file for staff person #7 who was provisionally hired (see LIS code sheet) is lacking documentation of an NSOR verification within 45 days of hire. The file does contain a current NSOR verification. The file for staff person #8, hire date (see LIS code sheet), contains a criminal history clearance that is lacking a dissemination date and is therefore not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current annual review that was conducted greater than 12 months after the previous annual review evidenced by documentation of reviews completed 2/19/24 and 3/31/25. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking fire safety training completed within the first 12 months of employment. The file does contain documentation of current fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #6 contains documentation of current emergency plan training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous training. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #6 contains current PFA/PCPR certification that was completed after the expiration date of the previous certification evidenced by certifications dated 2/28/23 and 6/30/25. The certification is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment evidenced by health assessments on file dated 12/20/2024 and 2/3/2025. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 completed a valid health & safety training prior to 10/31/2022 but has not completed the required 1-hour PA Health & Safety Update 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The provider was not able to locate the site specific facility emergency plan during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 contains PFA/CPR training that expired 3/23/2024 and is lacking current PFA/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed several areas of damaged and peeling plaster and paint on the walls in the front play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed a basin of blue liquid identified by staff as sanitizing solution to be on the counter near the bathroom sink and lacking a label identifying the contents of the basin. The container of sanitizing tablets which was stored under the sink in a locked cabinet stated, 'keep out of reach of children'.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a tube of calmoseptine diaper rash ointment labeled 'keep out of reach of children' in a mesh pocket of a backpack hanging in a hallway cubby accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2, serving as an AGS, contains documentation of high school graduation and 15+ college credits in a human service field but is lacking documentation of one year of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Observed classroom and bathroom waste receptacles to have lids that were visibly soiled with what appeared to be dried on food waste.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*Based on video observation from 9/13/24. In the School-Age Classroom, Child #1 was throwing toys, arts and craft materials, and bins throughout the room, while staff# 1 & staff # 2 's backs were turned. Child #1 then sat on a toy shelf and screamed while other children taunted, threw, kicked stuff from the floor at her to try to get her to stop screaming, all while the Staff # 1 and Staff #2 had their backs to the whole situation the entire time unaware of what was going on.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**Based on video observation from 9/13/24. In the School-Age Classroom, Child #1 was throwing toys, arts and craft materials, and bins throughout the room, while staff# 1 & staff # 2 's backs were turned. Child #1 then sat on a toy shelf and screamed while other children taunted, threw, kicked stuff from the floor at her to try to get her to stop screaming, all while the Staff # 1 and Staff #2 had their backs to the whole situation the entire time unaware of what was going on.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Based on video observation, Staff #1 and #2 were not responding to Child #1 while screaming or during times when other children were throwing toys, arts and craft materials and bins at Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
Jul 11, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a DOE FBI clearance which is not accepted for employment in child care and the file is lacking verification of request for DHS FBI clearance prior to start date in a child care position and is lacking a completed DHS FBI clearance within 45 days of working in a child care position. The file does contain a current DHS FBI clearance. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) lacks verification of request for DHS FBI clearance and request for NSOR verification prior to caring for children. The file does contain current DHS FBI clearance and current NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed on the wall in the front corner of the indoor play space a small area of peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child #1 and #2 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements whose most recent updates occurred greater than 6 months after the previous update. The forms are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #4 contains current PFA/PCPR training completed after the previous training expired. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #4 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous training. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #1, preschool aged, is lacking an immunization report and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days. Child #1 must be removed from care until an up-to-date immunization report or exemption letter is obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file does contain current mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed medications (Equate pain reliever, Equate Allergy Relief and Lubricant Eyedrops) lacking the names of the persons for whom they were intended hanging in a blue holder on the back of the restroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire test log identified that the facility alarm was tested on 5/28/2024 and then again on 7/1/2024, exceeding 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, preschool aged, is lacking a child health report and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed in the infant room a philodendron plant hanging from the ceiling. The philodendron is on the Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards list of poisonous plants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
May 22, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics 1-9.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked documentation of conducting tests of the fire alarm system at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #2 and #3 contained expired pediatric CPR and First Aid certification dated 3/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) Professional development certificate/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #3 contained health and safety training dated 8/14/2016 which is prior to the date of validity as stated in the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted over 60 days ago on 3/07/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/03/24, at approximately 4:45 PM, three preschool children, child #1, #2, and #3, were unsupervised while playing under the climber in the gym. Staff #1 and #2 were present in the child care space, however, supervision was obstructed by the placement of large foam blocks.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics 1-9.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked documentation of conducting tests of the fire alarm system at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #2 and #3 contained expired pediatric CPR and First Aid certification dated 3/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) Professional development certificate/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #3 contained health and safety training dated 8/14/2016 which is prior to the date of validity as stated in the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted over 60 days ago on 3/07/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/03/24, at approximately 4:45 PM, three preschool children, child #1, #2, and #3, were unsupervised while playing under the climber in the gym. Staff #1 and #2 were present in the child care space, however, supervision was obstructed by the placement of large foam blocks.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
Jul 10, 2023Inspection28 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #11 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).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The updates to the Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings on file for Staff Person #2, #7, #8 and #13 were not completed before the certificate expiration. The current training on file for Staff Person #2 was completed in February 2023. The prior training expired in January 2023. There was a gap between expiration and training date. The current training on file for Staff Persons #7 and #8 was completed in March 2023. The prior training expired in January 2022. The current training on file for Staff Person #13 was completed in February 2023. The prior training expired in November 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the PreK Counts Classroom, a pair of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer. The height of the drawer would allow accessibility to children receiving care in the space. Loose crib sheets were observed on two cribs in the ITCS classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #2, #3, #4 and #13 lacked verification that they had completed the required 1-hour health and safety training update prior to 12.30.22 as required by Federal Regulation. The 1-hour health and safety training update on file for Staff Person #4 was completed on 7.3.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements on file for Children #1 and #5 exceeded 6 months since last review. The forms were dated 12.27.22 for Child #1 and 12.19.22 for Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked one of their two written nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff Persons #6 and #12 lacked information that they were examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 7.10.19 and 6.20.22. The health assessments on file for Facility Person #2 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 3.16.20 and 4.20.22. The health assessments on file for Facility Person #7 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 7.26.18 and 8.11.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A disposable diaper was observed in the restroom garbage can located in the Indoor Gross Motor room. The garbage can in place was not hands-free allowing for appropriate disposal of soiled diapers. The hands-free can in place at the changing table in Toddler Classroom was in place on the other side of the steps where staff were observed to stand for changing. The steps blocked access allowing the Staff to immediately discard a soiled diaper into the can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received the ACIP recommended Hepatitis A vaccination. The immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received the ACIP recommended Influenza vaccination. The immunization record on file for Child #6 lacked verification that the child had received their 4th dose of DTAP and Pneumococcal as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Children #4 and #5 lacked immunization records for the children. Written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 6 of their required 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.18.22. The file for Staff Person #7 lacked 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.18.22. The file for Staff Person #8 lacked 6.5 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.18.22. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 8.27.21-8,26.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Children #1, #4 and #5 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #6, an older toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 1.28.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written emergency transportation plan posted in the Classrooms was missing staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The agreements on file for Children #2 and #3 were observed to contain an original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #1, #4 and #5 lacked a current assessment of the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the ITCS Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the ITCS Classroom an unlabeled crib and pack and play reported to be in use for children in care was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The mulch under the embedded equipment in the Preschool Play Space did not have the required 9 inches of mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Hand washing signs were missing from the toilet and sink in one of the restrooms in the Indoor Gross Motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Indoor Gross Motor classroom damaged plaster was observed on the lower wall to the right of the front door (upon entrance to the facility).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the ITCS room was missing Gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Locked or inaccessible/Locked
“A hanging organizer was observed on the back of the unlocked staff restroom in the Indoor Gross Motor room. Over the counter Medications were observed in the organizer pockets and could be accessible to children should they enter the unlocked restroom. An Air Freshener was observed on a low table in the staff restroom. All items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. Children were observed to be playing in the hallway outside the restroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an evaluation that was completed prior to 1.10.23. This was not within 12 months of the Staff Person's hire date (refer to LIS Code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff Person #5 and #12, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisors, lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the position. The file for Staff Person #7, identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify them for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #1 and Staff Person #13 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10.9.16 for Facility Person #1 and 6.11.18 for Staff Person #13.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI Clearance prior to starting at the facility. The fingerprint receipt on file was dated 1 month after starting. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a current disclosure statement required at the time of their hire. The disclosure statement on file was an older version and does not meet the requirements of the CPSL. The file for Staff Person #8 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The current FBI Clearance expired on 10.4.22. The updates to the State Police Clearance exceeded 60 months between clearances dated 10.13.17 and 6.20.23. The updates to the Child Abuse Clearance exceeded 60 months between clearances dated 10.4.17 and 6.20.23. The files for Staff Persons #9 and #10 lacked out of state clearances for a State that they have resided in within the last 5 years. The file for Staff Person #10 also lacked a FBI Clearance for DHS purposes. The FBI Clearance on file was completed for Department of Education and is not acceptable for employment in a child care facility. Staff Person #10 was observed alone with a group of 9 preschool age children. The file for Staff Person #11 lacked a completed State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate. The file lacked a request for their State Police and Child Abuse Clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff Person #11 has exceeded 45 days in a child care taking position (refer to LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI Clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed FBI Clearance was not on file prior to starting. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance on file expired on 6.11.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A lunch box containing a Go-gurt dairy product was observed on the counter area in Preschool 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
Jul 21, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The files for Child #3 and #7, who each have been in care at the facility for more than 60 days, did not contain immunization records. The files for Child #5 and #6 did not contain documentation of influenza vaccines administered in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training that was completed more than 90 days after Staff #2's first date in a child care position.”
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 Toddler A room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A toilet used by children in care in the toddler restroom was observed to have an exposed, upwardly facing bolt on one side of the base of the toilet in an area accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“An approximately 2' high faux yield traffic sign was observed in an area accessible to children in care in the PreK room. Two outwardly facing, exposed bolts were observed on the back of the sign. An approximately 3' high, metal hose reel was observed in an area accessible to children in the Preschool play space. A sharply edged piece of metal was protruding from side of the reel. Also in an area accessible to children, in the indoor play space, an exposed bolt was observed on the inside of the door of an approximately 6' high cabinet. Contact with exposed bolts or sharply edged metal could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI clearance that was dated as processed after Staff #1's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that fingerprinting had been completed as a part of the FBI clearance process on or before Staff #1's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR verification that was completed more than 45 days following the staff member's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #4, who has been employed in a child care position for more than 45 days, did not contain an NSOR verification. The files for Staff #5 and #6, whose first dates in child care positions were 04/17/2019 and 10/09/2017 respectively, contained NSOR verifications that were completed after July 01, 2020. The file for Staff #8 contained an NSOR verification that was completed more than 45 days following Staff #8's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #11 contained an NSOR verification that was completed after Staff #11's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #11 did not contain documentation that an NSOR verification request had been submitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #1, #3, #6, #8, and #10 did not contain written performance evaluations completed in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Although the files for Staff #5 and #6 contained documentation of the completion of emergency plan training in the past year, the previously completed trainings for each staff member were dated more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“An approximately 4'x2' wooden shelving unit in the Preschool room and an approximately 4'x2' wooden shelf with a flat screen monitor placed atop, each in areas accessible to children, were observed to be tipping hazards, which could cause blunt force trauma injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The files for Child #3 and #7, who each have been in care at the facility for more than 60 days, did not contain health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for Staff #5 and #6 contained current health assessments; however, the previously completed health assessment for each staff was dated as administered more than 24 months prior to current assessments. The file for Staff #9 contained a health assessment that was completed following Staff #9's first date in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“A storage container of foam blocks was observed in an area accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in the Toddler B room. Bite marks were evident in several of the blocks. In the ages 1-3 play space, pieces of mulch that were less than 1" in size were observed in areas accessible to children who are still placing things in their mouths. It appeared that the pieces of mulch were washing into the area from an adjacent play space as a result of rain drainage.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for Child #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7, who each have been in care at the facility for more than six months, did not contain documentation that emergency contact information and financial agreements were reviewed by a parent/guardian in the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University
Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center
Mc Kean, PA 16426 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Boro Babies Child Care Center
101 Walker Dr # B, Edinboro, PA
YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA
12285 Ymca Dr, Edinboro, PA
Apples of Gold Child Care
634 Venango Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA
3.0· 4 reviews
Cambridge Springs
130 Steele St, Cambridge Springs, PA
Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care
Mc Kean, PA 16426 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rebecca Shingledecker Family Child Care Home
Mc Kean, PA 16426 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA
112 W 3rd St, Waterford, PA
FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University
Is YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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/Early Lrng University care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University'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/Early Lrng University cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 734-8020 to ask.
What is YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University's phone number?
(814) 734-8020.
Where is YMCA of Greater Erie/Early Lrng University?
301 Darrow Rd, Edinboro, PA 16412. The nearest other daycare we list is Boro Babies Child Care Center, 1.6 miles away.