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YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr

316 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 163015.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
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About YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr

YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr is a child care center in Oil City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 132 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 6 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon – Fri: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
132 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259885
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 16 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 66 rules in all · 64 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 16
  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Background checks 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 22, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The two most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #6 were conducted more than 24 months apart (11/21/2022 - 1/16/2025).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During inspection, the "go bag" containing emergency contacts for the children in care was absent from the Older Toddlers Room. After discussion with the staff in the room, it was determined that the bag had likely been left outside on the playground when they were last outside on 6/19/2026. Staff in the room were not able to provide any version of emergency contacts for the children in the room during inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for Child #2 lacked an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the work telephone numbers for the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At approximately 12:22pm on 6/22/2026, Certification Representative observed an infant in a crib in the Infant Room. The crib did not have two feet of space on three sides, as it was pushed up against a wall on one side and a shelf on another.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Preschool 3 Room, a wooden barn toy with a red roof was observed in the rear of the room. The toy had a bolt near its base that was protruding/exposed. In the Preschool 4 Room, a black bin was observed to contain plastic light table toys. Three of these toys were observed to be cracked/broken, creating sharp edges.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the Infant Too room, a portable air conditioner unit was situated in front of the emergency exit, obstructing exit from the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “In the Older Toddlers room, two Dabbin Fever Bingo Daubers were observed in a white cabinet containing art supplies. The bottles were labeled "Keep Away From Children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the School Age room, the cabinet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the Infants Too room, a surge protector was observed to the left of the refrigerator. Two of the outlets on the surge protector were missing their protective covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart (1/9/2020 - 1/13/2025). The file for Staff Person #4 contains an NSOR clearance that was obtained on 3/5/2026, which was after the date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff Person #7 includes the following clearances which were obtained more than 60 months apart: State Police (10/29/19-1/9/25), Child Abuse (11/6/2019-1/15/2025), FBI (11/2/2019-1/11/2025), NSOR (1/9/2020-1/13/2025).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The most recent Mandated Reporter training on file for Staff Person #3 is dated more than 60 months ago (9/9/2019). At the time of inspection on 6/22/2026, Staff Person #8 had not yet completed Mandated Reporter training (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Trainings for Staff Person #2 were dated more than 24 months apart (3/18/24-5/21/26).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Preschool 3 Room, two pair of adult scissors were observed in a pen cup on the teacher's desk. The cup was well within reach of the children in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for Staff Person #5 includes a Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate that was obtained on 5/21/2026, which is more than 90 days after the date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “In the Older Toddlers room in the cabinet above the sink, a tube of Fluticasone ointment and a bottle of Olly Kids Chillax supplements were observed. Neither of these medications were labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Young Toddler Room, a bin of foam blocks was observed on a wooden shelf towards the back of the room. Some of the blocks were noted to not be in good repair; specifically, bite/teeth marks were observed on them. In the Pre-School 3 Room, a light green bin of foam blocks was observed on a shelf near the Christmas tree. Several of the blocks were observed to have teeth/bite marks on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Infant room, an area of damaged, flaking plaster was observed on the wall behind the rocker/glider. In the Young Toddler room, an area of peeling paint measuring approximately two inches was observed on the wall near the changing table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Older Toddler Room, a container of hand sanitizer marked "keep out of reach of children" was left on the changing table within reach of children. In the Young Toddler Room, several packages of scented wax melts marked "keep out of reach of children" were stored in an unlocked drawer near the entrance to the room. The drawer and its contents were within reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the School Age room, two outlets on the rear wall (between the bookshelf and the orange chair) were missing one protective receptacle cover each.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The following staff files contained Mandated Reporter trainings that were more than 60 months apart: Staff Person #1 (2/9/2017-11/10/2022), Staff Person #2 (1/19/2020-2/26/2025), Staff Person #3 (6/16/2015-7/16/2020) and Staff Person #4 (6/16/2015-7/7/2020). The file for Staff Person #5, hired more than 90 days ago, did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for Staff Person #5 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), hired more than 90 days ago, did not contain documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

  3. Jun 18, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff #6 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR that had expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff #3, whose start date was more than 90 days ago(see LIS code sheet) was lacking the required 2 part Health and Safety training. The file for Staff #7 contained Health and Safety training that was obtained more than 90 days after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff#1 and #4 both contained two NSOR clearances that were more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Preschool Room Foam blocks with bite marks and frayed parts were observed. In the Toddler Room foam blocks with bite marks were observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “There was a child sized couch in the Toddler Room that was observed to be cracking and peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The Infant Too, School Age and Preschool 4 group spaces were all lacking a posted written daily schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The file for Child #3 contained an agreement that was lacking the fee amount to be charged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The file for Child #1 and 2 were lacking the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the parent's work address and phone number. The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the parent's work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #3 and 7 both contain emergency contact forms that were lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for Child #8 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking the policy number of the child's medical insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for Child #4, who is a preschool aged child contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The file for Child #6 contained a child health report that was lacking a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(ii) Name of child receiving medication

      “In the Infant Too Room there were two medication logs for Motrin and Mylicon that did not have the name of the child receiving the medication on the log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #2 and #4 both contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for staff #5 and #7 contained Pediatric first aid/CPR that was obtained more than 90 days after their start date(see LIS code sheet.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #3 and 7 contain emergency contact forms that are lacking signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

  4. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “* On 9/17/2024, staff #1 was observed alone in the infant room with 2 infants and 4 young toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “** On 9/17/2024, staff #1 was observed alone in the infant room with 2 infants and 4 young toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

  6. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At nap time on 9/9/2-24, staff #1 was observed caring for 14 preschool age children. Staff #1 named 12 of the 14 children and was unable to name two of the children in staff #1's supervisory group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

  7. Jun 20, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff #1 lacks a staff evaluation within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the current staff evaluation on file dated 12/20/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 6/20/24, observed staff #9 alone in the OT room with 8 OT and 1 PS. Eight of the children were on rest mats. Based on staff interviews, the 9th child was sitting in a chair because the child was not going to nap and was waiting for their parent to pick them up. Therefore, nap ratio does not apply.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the PS 4 room. observed an electrical outlet near a child's easel which lacked a protective receptacle cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The most current health reports on file for children #1 and 8 lack the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The most current immunization record on file for child #3 contains 2 of 4 Pneumococcal immunizations for the age of the child as in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “There was more than 12 months between health reports on file for child #1, who is of preschool age. This is evidenced by health report dates of 1/9/23 and 6/26/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The most current emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the enrolling parents work address. The most current emergency contact information on file for children #2, 6 and 7 lack the enrolling parents work address and work phone. The most current emergency contact information on file for child #4 lacks the enrolling parents work phone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The most current emergency contact information on file for child #6 lacks the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The Young Toddler exit door which leads to the outside was blocked by a garbage can and 3 floor cleaning devices. The back door of the preschool 3 room, which leads to the back hallway was obstructed by a child's table and rest equipment and the other side of said door was blocked by toys and cardboard boxes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The area rug in the PS 4 room, which is beige with black spots, had two areas which were fraying causing a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #7 lacks 5 hours of child care training from 12/2022 - 12/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There was more than 30 days between testing of the fire detection system which were completed as follows: 9/12/23 and 10/17/23, 11/8/23 and 12/29/23 and 2/12/24 and 3/22/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed 5 infant bottles which lacked a label with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The health assessment on file for staff #2 lacks an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care and an examination for communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff #13, who was a rehire, lacks a TB within the past 12 months of rehire date. SEE IS CODE SHEET.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The most current parent letter explaining emergency procedures including updates to the plan, lacked an explanation of lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with disabilities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person # 12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff #3, lacked health and safety training and pediatric CPR/FA training within 90 days of start date. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by the health and safety training date of 2/9/24 and pediatric CPR/FA training date of 3/18/24. The file for staff #4 lacked health and safety training within 90 days of start date. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by the health and safety training on file date of 6/11/24. The file for staff #5, lacked health and safety training within 90 days of start date. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by the health and safety training date of 6/11/24. The file for staff #8, lacked health and safety training and pediatric CPR/FA training within 90 days of start date. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by the health and safety training date of 2/19/24 and pediatric CPR/FA training date of 3/18/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “There was more than 24 months between health assessments on file for staff #7 and 9. This is evidenced by the health assessment dates of- Staff #7 - 9/17/21 and 10/30/23 and Staff #9 - 6/10/21 and 10/30/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The files for staff 3 and 4 lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of start date. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training date of - Staff #3- 2/7/24 and Staff #4 - 6/10/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff #3, who holds the title of AGS, lacks verification of a high school diploma or GED. The file for staff #4, who holds the title of AGS, lacks 2500 hours of child care experience. The file for staff #8, who holds the title of AGS, lacks verification of a high school diploma or GED. the file for staff #13, who holds the title of AGS, lacks 335 hours of child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The files for staff #6 and 10 lack the full disclosure statement. Not all pages were in the file. The file for staff #11, who was a provisional hire, lacked FBI fingerprint receipt on or before initial start date in a child care position. FBI fingerprint date is 6/17/24. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an FBI on file and dated 6/17/24. The file for staff #13 lacked an NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 6/17/24. The file for staff #14, who was a provisional hire, lacked a DHS FBI fingerprint receipt on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. FBI fingerprint date is 6/13/24. The FBI clearance on file dated 9/1/22 is from DOE and not DHS as required by the CPSL and NSOR on file was not provided on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 6/10/24. There is no DHS FBI clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

      “Observed a toxic Golden Pothos plant in the PS 4 room which was in reach of children. On a back shelf in the PS 4 Room, observed 2 bottles of hand sanitizer that were accessible to the children in care. On a back shelf in the PS 4 Room, observed 2 bottles of hand sanitizer that were accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the PS 3 room lacked tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

  8. Jun 7, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #4 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 12/7/21 and 12/20/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 12/17/21 and 12/20/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was updated 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 8/31/21 and 3/14/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the address and telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an FBI Clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearances in the file are dated 3/19/18 and 5/25/23. The file for staff person #8, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance in the file was completed through the Public Department of Education instead of the Department of Human Services as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #4 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. There were 6 child care training hours in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The file for staff person #2 who was hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training taken prior to the deadline date of 12/30/22. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training in the file was dated 5/24/23.The file for staff person #5 who was hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training taken prior to the deadline date of 12/30/22. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training in the file was dated 5/27/23. The file for staff person #7 who was hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training. The file for staff person #9 who was hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training taken prior to the deadline date of 12/30/22. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training in the file was dated 1/11/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the school-age classroom a lego was observed to be broken creating rough edges and sharp corners. In Preschool 4 a bin with wooden blocks in it was observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners. In Preschool 4 a bin with legos in it was observed to be broken causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the restroom it was observed that a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet in the middle stall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In Preschool 4 it was observed that a protective receptacle cover was missing in the outlet near the kitchen play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #6 lacked a high school diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “In the older toddler room an albuterol inhaler was observed not to be in an original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked health assessments that were completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/24/20 and 11/21/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked health assessments that were completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/2/20 and 11/11/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. There was one nonfamily reference letter in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

  9. Aug 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 3, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the complaint investigation on 6/3/22 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 took 8 older toddlers inside after playing on the playground. After the staff and children left the playground child #1 came out of a playhouse and was left unsupervised on the playground from 11:50am until 12:21pm. At 12:21pm staff person #1 came back out to the playground to get child #1 to take child #1 back inside the childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the complaint investigation on 6/3/22 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 took 8 older toddlers inside after playing on the playground. After the staff and children left the playground child #1 came out of a playhouse and was left alone on the playground from 11:50am until 12:21pm. At 12:21pm staff person #1 came back out to the playground to get child #1 to take child #1 back inside the childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the complaint investigation on 6/3/22 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 took 8 older toddlers inside after playing on the playground. After the staff and children left the playground child #1 came out of a playhouse and was left unsupervised on the playground from 11:50am until 12:21pm. At 12:21pm staff person #1 came back out to the playground to get child #1 to take child #1 back inside the childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Preschool 3 room wooden toy blocks were observed that were splintered causing rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #1 lacks valid training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). The training in the file is dated 8/29/16. The file for staff person #2 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The training in the file is dated 5/31/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the Preschool 3 room Motrin and an Epi pen was observed to be expired. In the Older Toddler room a Tylenol was observed to be expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “It was observed that the smoke detection system was checked more than 30 days in between the following dates 3/14/22 and 4/22/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

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  1. Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the complaint investigation on 6/3/22 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 took 8 older toddlers inside after playing on the playground. After the staff and children left the playground child #1 came out of a playhouse and was left unsupervised on the playground from 11:50am until 12:21pm. At 12:21pm staff person #1 came back out to the playground to get child #1 to take child #1 back inside the childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the complaint investigation on 6/3/22 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 took 8 older toddlers inside after playing on the playground. After the staff and children left the playground child #1 came out of a playhouse and was left alone on the playground from 11:50am until 12:21pm. At 12:21pm staff person #1 came back out to the playground to get child #1 to take child #1 back inside the childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the complaint investigation on 6/3/22 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 took 8 older toddlers inside after playing on the playground. After the staff and children left the playground child #1 came out of a playhouse and was left unsupervised on the playground from 11:50am until 12:21pm. At 12:21pm staff person #1 came back out to the playground to get child #1 to take child #1 back inside the childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Preschool 3 room wooden toy blocks were observed that were splintered causing rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #1 lacks valid training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). The training in the file is dated 8/29/16. The file for staff person #2 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The training in the file is dated 5/31/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the Preschool 3 room Motrin and an Epi pen was observed to be expired. In the Older Toddler room a Tylenol was observed to be expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “It was observed that the smoke detection system was checked more than 30 days in between the following dates 3/14/22 and 4/22/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr

Is YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr licensed?

Yes. YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 Younger Days Pre-School Ctr care for?

132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 670-0594 to ask.

What is YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr's phone number?

(814) 670-0594.

Where is YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr?

316 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301. The nearest other daycare we list is Oil City Child Development Center, 1.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).