York Day Nursery
450 E Philadelphia St, York, PA
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York Country Day School
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About York Country Day School
York Country Day School is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 88 children.
It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAM
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for York Country Day School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 88 children
- License number
- #CER-00258858
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 51 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Safety and hazards 16
- Records and paperwork 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 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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Jul 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 254, Cert Rep Observed a can of Gilette Shaving Cream that was accessible to children in care. (This was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 253, Cert Rep observed at least three water stains on the ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.94(a) Director or designated staff person responsibility
“Cert Rep observed that the fire drill log did not contain any fire drill dates prior to 11/15/25. Cert report was therefore unable to assess if fire drill testing dates from August 2025 through to November 15, 2025 were in compliance with regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 253 Cert Rep observed an electric outlet that did not contain an outlet cover. (This was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116- During the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is classroom 10 was 112 degrees Fairen height.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116- During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in classroom #10 did not include soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was no first aid kit in classroom 13. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116-During the time of inspection, it was observed that safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1, was obtained after the staff members first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the health assessment and TB test on file for staff member 1 was completed after the staff members first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116- During the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency contact information for children was not present in classroom 11 and classroom 13. The school age classroom had 17 children and emergency contact information for 13 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection40 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“Documentation of an agreement was not on file for child 1 and child 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the staff members in classroom 13 did not know what primary groups were and were not assigned the responsibility of supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment in classroom 13 was not labeled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the bathroom is classroom 13 did not have a lidded trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the bathroom of classroom 13 had water marks on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in classroom 11, did not include scissors and soap. The first aid kit in classroom 13, did not include soap and scissors.”
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was on a shelf, accessible to children in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of the shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not on file on the facility. Staff member #1, staff member 6, staff member 7 and staff member 11-- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff member #1, staff member6, staff member 7 and staff member 11-- has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR and PA Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“Documentation of an emergency evacuation plan specifically for the before school program and the after school program was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency evacuation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Documentation of a parent letter that outlines the emergency evacuation plan was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff member 2, staff member 4, staff member 10 and staff member 11 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR, and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 3 and staff member 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that an extension cord on the counter in classrooms 13, did not include outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that classroom 11 had goo gone and lysol accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and sunscreen within reach of children in the classroom bathroom. Baby oil was accessible to children in classroom 10. All toxics were moved out of reach of children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a aloe plant; which is toxic to children was accessible in classroom 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is classroom 10 was 115 degrees Fairen height.”
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the of sending the emergency evacuation plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Documentation of an annual test of the fire alarms by a fire safety professional was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of a fire drill being conducted every 60 days was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 5, was obtained after the staff members first day working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 8, did not include an examination of communicable diseases and the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The TB tests on file for staff member 1, staff member 4, staff member 6, staff member 9, staff member 10 and staff member 11 were all conducted after the staff members first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 8, did not include a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the health assessments on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 6, staff member 9, staff member 10 and staff member 11 were all conducted after the staff members first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication was kept in a book bag that was located on a shelf, accessible to children in classroom 10. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) Original container/Medication log
“The medication for child 6 was not in the original container and a medication log was not on file for the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency contact information for children was not present in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2 and child 3, did not include complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 2, did not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent. The enrolling parents work phone number for child 2 was not included on the emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Documentation of the original agreement was on file for child 3, child 4 and child 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include the services which are to be considered as extra. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement on file for child 3, child 4 and child 5 did not include the date of the child's admission. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 3 and child 5, did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“Documentation of the facilities general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements was not on file specifically for the operating hours of the before school program and the after school program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about York Country Day School
Is York Country Day School licensed?
Yes. York Country Day School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was York Country Day School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has York Country Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 York Country Day School care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does York Country Day School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are York Country Day School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 815-6735 to confirm.
How much does York Country Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 815-6735 to ask.
What is York Country Day School's phone number?
(717) 815-6735.
Where is York Country Day School?
1000 Indian Rock Dam Rd, York, PA 17403. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Christian Daycare and Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.