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YMCA of the Roses City Center
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About YMCA of the Roses City Center
YMCA of the Roses City Center is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 393-9622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of the Roses City Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258911
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 19, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Children #1 - #5 did not include a completed Child Service Report (or STARS approved child assessment tool) completed in the past 6 months and shared with the families.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The ceiling filter and vents in the PKC room, had dust accumulation and one of the light covers was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Magic erasers were not labeled as cleaning materials (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Hand sanitizers, potting soil (marked "keep out of reach of children"), magic erasers and a swiffer mop with floor cleaner solution, were accessible to children (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not have documentation of having completed annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a written policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“The initial health report on file for Child #2 was dated more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance, dated 4/30/24. There was no initial health report for Child #3, documenting that a physical had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement forms for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated by the parent within 6 months of the initial ones, dated 8/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes/pick-up and drop-off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff Person #1 did not have documentation of a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the last one on file (dated 9/14/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“There was no current, updated health report on file for Child #2. The only documented health report on file was dated 4/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Child #5's Emergency Contact form did not include information on the child's special needs. These areas were left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Forms did not include the enrolling parent's contact information as follows: * Children #3 and #5: the enrolling parent's work address and phone number was not included * Child #4: the enrolling parent's work phone number was not included”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The Financial Agreement for Child #3 did not specify the fee to be charged weekly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of the Roses City Center
Is YMCA of the Roses City Center licensed?
Yes. YMCA of the Roses City Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of the Roses City Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of the Roses City Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 the Roses City Center care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of the Roses City Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of the Roses City Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 393-9622 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of the Roses City Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 393-9622 to ask.
What is YMCA of the Roses City Center's phone number?
(717) 393-9622.
Where is YMCA of the Roses City Center?
265 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of the Roses Early Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.