Growing and Learning Center
5390 Route 6n, Edinboro, PA
5.0· 18 reviews
YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA
YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA is a child care center in Waterford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 93 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 | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256906
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #1, serving as a volunteer, start date (see IS code sheet), contains a disclosure statement dated 4/1/2026 which is after the start date in the volunteer position and contains an FBI clearance dated 2/3/2026 obtained through the department of education which is not accepted by CPSL for service in child care;”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection24 rules cited
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“Observed the child safety gate between the preschool classroom and the kitchen area was left open while kitchen staff stepped away and children were present in the child care space therefore noncompliant with conditions of the waiver agreement from 4/19/2022 requiring 'The gate separating the kitchen from the rest of the room will remain closed and latched while children are in care.'”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The provider is lacking an initial health report with TB test for facility person #1, a volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The provider is lacking 2 written non-family references for facility person #1, a volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The emergency drill logs identified that the most recent emergency drill was conducted greater than 12 months after the previous drill as evidenced by emergency drills dated 12/3/2024 and 2/20/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire system test log identified that alarm tests exceeded 30 days between tests from 3/11/25 to 4/17/25, from 5/14/25 to 6/20/25, from 7/9/25 to 8/18/25, from 9/3/25 to 10/7/25, from 10/7/25 to 11/19/25 and from 11/19/25 to 12/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet missing a protective cover on the wall in the block area in the preschool classroom where children age 5 and under receive care..”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed the gate to the kitchen area in the preschool classroom was not closed giving children access to sharp knives and a pizza cutter in an unlocked drawer. Observed in a high window in the preschool classroom a computer and monitor/TV with electrical cords hanging down loose and accessible to children in care. The children must walk past the church kitchen to get to the Gym childcare space. Observed the kitchen door was propped open giving children access to knives stored in an unlocked drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment that is lacking a physician statement regarding an exam for communicable disease and the results of the exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The provider is lacking a criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR verification for facility person #1, serving as a volunteer. The file for staff person #4 contains disclosure statements lacking a witness signature as required for employment in child care under CPSL. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current clearances that were obtained after the previous clearances expired as evidenced by the following clearance dates: criminal history 8/19/20 and 9/4/25, child abuse 8/13/20 and 9/11/25, DHS FBI 9/18/20 and 10/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in the bottom of the cabinet of craft materials in the preschool room 6 cans of shaving cream labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. The children must walk past the church kitchen to get to the Gym childcare space. Observed the kitchen door was propped open giving children access to containers of dish sanitizer labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. Observed inside 2 church exits, bags of rock salt that are accessible to children when they are walking to the Gym childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“The provider was lacking an individual record for Facility Person #1, serving as a volunteer,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information that is lacking health insurance coverage information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #6 contains emergency contact information that is lacking the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Preschool classroom observed more than 4 magna tiles with cracked edges and a small orange construction worker toy with a cracked hat and sharp edge. Observed rust in the bottom cabinet of the portable sink which was unlocked and accessible to children. In the Gym supply closet observed gym mats that had worn vinyl covers exposing foam and corn hole boards with sharp corners..”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development
“The Gym with a childcare capacity of 70, is lacking play equipment and materials required to be provided in a child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The back storage closet in the Gym childcare space includes an emergency exit from the facility. The stairs / exit were blocked by play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #3 contains current PFA/CPR certification that was obtained after the previous certification expired as evidenced by PFA/CPR trainings dated 10/25/23 and 1/30/26. The file for staff person #5 contains PFA/CPR certification that expired 10/21/25 and is lacking updated certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not available in the Preschool classroom for child #1 who was observed receiving care in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for child #5 and child #6 contain emergency contact information which lacks the addresses for the designated emergency release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed on the table in the preschool kitchen area a bowl containing cheese cubes for the children's lunches left unrefrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #4 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that have not been reviewed / updated during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the cupboard between the boy's and girl's bathrooms an unlabeled spray bottle containing a pink liquid identified by staff as Lysol.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“The children must walk past the church kitchen to get to the Gym childcare space. Observed the kitchen door was propped open giving children access to the commercial stove / oven, a potential heat source.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed in the Boy's bathroom a hole in the plaster on the wall behind the bathroom door. Observed on the floor in the back right corner in the Gym small pieces of plaster. Observed in the block area in the preschool room the heat register cover was detached and hanging loose exposing internal sharp edges. Observed in the dramatic play area in the preschool room a section of the heat register cover was missing exposing sharp internal parts. Observed in the Boy's bathroom in the right stall the hear register cover was rusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains only 8 of the required 12 hours of annual training for the year 12/2023 to 12/2024. On 2/6/2025 staff #1 completed 4 additional hours of training that will be used to correct the violation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
- Jul 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 1/11/22 and 2/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Mar 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the PreK room, a piece of the equipment on the children's play tool bench was observed to broken with rough edges and was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1, #2, and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 was observed not to contain a valid NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff person #3 has a NSOR clearance that is dated 2/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for staff persons #1 and #2 are dated more than one year apart. Staff person #1 has trainings dated 10/7/21 and 1/5/23, and staff person #2 has trainings dated 10/10/21 and 2/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #3 lacked completing pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The pediatric first aid/CPR training on file is dated 8/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
Jul 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Facility Person #1 and #2, Lifeguards, who have been employed for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2022
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, a Lifeguard, did not include an initial health assessment and TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Inspection3 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 staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The provider does not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted during the time period of 12/18/2020 to 12/18/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 is lacking a health report conducted within 90 days of the first day of attendance. The file does include a current health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA
Is YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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/Waterford YMCA care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford 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/Waterford YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 796-3753 to ask.
What is YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA's phone number?
(814) 796-3753.
Where is YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA?
112 W 3rd St, Waterford, PA 16441. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori In The Woods, 6.9 miles away.