YWCA of York Day Care Center
320 E Market St, York, PA
York Day Nursery
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
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About York Day Nursery
York Day Nursery is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 144 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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2
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks old through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Tennis and soccer lessons for Pre-K students |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Twilight Care: overnight childcare for second and third shifts |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
York Day Nursery has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for York Day Nursery
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245307
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 37 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
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Jul 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“Facility staff reports that canines Annie and Finnick visit the facility and interact with children. Facility staff was unable to present rabies immunization records for either pet at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.181(c) Insurance coverage information/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“In child file #2, cert rep observed that emergency contact and financial agreement forms were both previously reviewed 3/3/25 and then recently reviewed 3/2/26. The forms were not reviewed every 6 months or less, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Cert Rep observed that at the time of inspection, the file for child #5 did not contain a health insurance coverage and policy number, as required. (This was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Cert Rep observed that the file for child #1, DOB 7/25/25, contained an updated health assessment dated 5/24/26, which is more than 6 months after the initial health assessment date of 6/30/25. Health assessment was not updated in a timely manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In the Pre-School 2 room, Cert Rep observed a whale fin plant and a cylindrical snake plant. Both plants are toxic to humans. (This was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
Sep 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the TB test on file for staff member 1 was dated 3/23/23, which is more than one year from their start date at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that the staff members in Toddler 2 classroom could not name the children assigned to them in their primary care groups. Staff members in the Pre K 2 classroom, were dividing their primary care groups when certification representative asked them to name their primary care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling in the kitchen area in the infant classroom. Plaster around the sink in the pre k 1 classroom was coming off.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the school age first aid kit was on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a unlabeled spray bottle by the sink in the Pre K 1 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accesible to children in the cafeteria/school age child care space. Vaseline was accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the pre k 1 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the baseboard by the sink in the pre k 1 classroom wasn't fastened to the wall. The bottom of the door frame around the shed in the nature playground was rotting out and had sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“Documentation of a medication log was not on file for child 1. The medication was administered to the child in March 2025 and July 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with pretend people and a basket with baby clothes were broken in the young toddler classroom. A basket was broken with cut up paper in the two year old classroom. A basked was cracked with animals and a basket was broken with manipulatives in the pre k 2 classroom. All broken/bins were removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self reported that child 1 was left alone and unsupervised outside of the gym in the hall for roughly two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self reported that child 1 was left alone and unsupervised outside of the gym in the hall for roughly two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
Sep 5, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child 1 was unsupervised for 15 minutes. The child was found outside, hiding by the shed in the nature center by another staff member while the rest of the group was in the big playground. Staff members did not know the where abouts of the child and weren't physically present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child 1 was unsupervised for 15 minutes. The child was found outside, hiding by the shed in the nature center by another staff member while the rest of the group was in the big playground. Staff members did not know the where abouts of the child and weren't physically present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“While conducting a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary ending in 382 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While conducting a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 1 was in ratio with children and didn't have documentation of the results of the State Police Record Clearance or the results of the FBI clearance on file required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A 6 month updated health assessment was not on file for child 7. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 12/6/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation of annual emergency evacuation training was not on file for staff member 1.”
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“An updated health assessment was not on file for child 4. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 5/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Documentation of the immunization record on file for child 7, did not include the 6 month recommended dose of the Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, and PCV13 vaccines.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.133(7)(i)/3270.133(7)(iv) Name of medication/Amount to administer
“Documentation of the medication log on file for child 2 did not include the medication name and the amount of medication administered. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
“Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include the dates of administration. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
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.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 4 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the letter on file that the parents receive at the time of enrollment that outlines the emergency evacuation plan, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were broken baskets containing toys in the pre k 1 classroom and the pre k 2 classroom. The climber in the toddler 2 classroom was visibly dirty and had dirt collecting in the corners of the equipment. The broken baskets were removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the class in the pre k 1 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint until the window in the pre k 1 classroom, peeling paint under the sink in the pre k counts classroom and peeling paint under the cubbies in the toddler 2 classroom. The peeling paint was corrected during the inspection.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles in the bathrooms located in the pre k 1 classroom, toddler 2 classroom and pre k counts classroom all had water marks on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that clorox wipes and other cleaning materials were within reach of children in the cafeteria. The clorox wipes and other cleaning materials were put out of reach of children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 5 did not include the enrolling parents work address. Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 6 did not include the enrolling parents work address and enrolling parents work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 and child 4 did not include complete addresses for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 2 were updated more than 60 months of the original clearance date. The state police clearance was obtained on 2/27/19 and updated on 5/13/24. The child abuse clearance was obtained on 3/7/19 and updated on 5/17/24. The FBI clearance on file was obtained on 1/15/19 and updated on 5/16/24. Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member 3 was updated more than 60 months of the original date. The FBI clearance was obtained on 4/23/19 and updated on 5/16/24.”
Jul 17, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a cabinet with cleaning materials wasn't locked and within reach of children in the Toddler 1 classroom. The cleaning materials were moved out of reach of children during the inspection. Potting soil was within reach of children in the Toddler 2 classroom and the Pre K classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
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 on file for staff member 14, staff member16, staff member and staff member 17 were updated after 24 months of their initial health assessment. The health assessment on file for staff member 18 was completed after their first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the infant room was missing tape. Tape was placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.81 Glass
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the glass pane by the door in the toddler 1 room didn't have a visual strip or other visual identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Toddler 3 and Toddler 2 classrooms. The peeling paint was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the air vents in the Toddler 3, Pre K, Gym and Pre K three classrooms were visibly dirty. Ceiling tiles in the bathroom and classroom in the Toddler 3 room had significant water marks on them indicating a leak. A ceiling tile in the Pre K 3 bathroom wasn't placed in the tile grid, exposing duct work in the ceiling and another ceiling tile in the bathroom had a water mark on it indicating a leak. A ceiling tile in the gym had significant water damage indicating a leak. The baseboards in the corner of the Pre K 3 room by the sink were missing. The bottom of the cabinet by the child's handwashing sink in the Pre K classroom had water damage and was disintegrating.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that baskets that held toys were broken and had sharp edges that could cause a cut in the Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Toddler 3 classroom and Pre K 3 classrooms. The soap dispenser in the Toddler 2 bathroom was broke and fell off of the wall during the inspection. The half wall located in the gym was cracked/broken on the lower right side with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a staff member placed an infant in a crib with a pacifier clip attached to their clothes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a cot wasn't labeled for a specific child in the Toddler 1 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 4, didn't include an examination for communicable diseases and assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of completing an annual emergency drill wasn't on file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation on file of pediatric first aid/CPR training for staff member 2 was completed after their 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire detection system testing showed that the testing wasn't being completed every 30 days. Testing was completed on 12/30/22; 1/30/23; which is 31 days and 2/28/23, 3/31/23; which is 31 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file for staff member 5, staff member 6, staff member 7, staff member 8, staff member 9, staff member 10, staff member 11, staff member 12, staff member 13, staff member 14, staff member 15, staff member 16 and staff member18 showed that they renewed their pediatric first aid/CPR training after the expiration of the most current certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person 10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Basics Update”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 didn't include a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member and staff member 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Clearances for staff members were not updated in a 60 month timeframe. The FBI clearance for staff member 6 expired on 1/17/23 and was updated on 1/18/23. The FBI clearance for staff member 17 expired on 5/8/23 and was updated on 7/13/23. The child abuse clearance for staff member 6 expired on 1/16/23 and was updated on 2/9/23. The state police clearance for staff member 7 expired on 9/21/22 and was updated on 12/22/22. The state police clearance for staff member 10 expired on 4/17/23 and was updated on 6/26/23.The mandated reporter training for staff member 17 expired on 5/22/18 and was updated on 7/10/23. The mandated reporter training for staff member 6 expired on 1/30/17 and was updated on 2/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
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Sep 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person number 5 had a child abuse clearance dated 1/16/2017 and updated on 2/9/2022, which is greater than 60 months. Updated clearance is obtained and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Proof of Purchase for Fire detection system was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person number 1 had 6 hour health and safety training dated 9/1/16, which is not accepted. Staff number 1 may not be left unsupervised with children until approved training is completed. Staff person number 2 had 6 hour health and safety training dated 7/1/16, which is not accepted. Staff number 2 may not be left unsupervised with children until approved training is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person number 3 had a health assessment dated 11/5/19 and updated on 4/29/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff person number 4 had a health assessment dated 2/21/20 and updated on 5/12/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff person number6 had a health assessment dated 4/7/20 and updated on 5/2/22, which is greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person number 2 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aid training on file. CPR/First aid training was not completed within 90 days of employment. Staff Person number 2 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until Pediatric CPR/First Aid is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“Staff person number 1 does not have health and safety training on file. Health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of employment. Staff number 1 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until health and safety training is completed. Staff number 3 does not have health and safety training on file. Health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff number 3 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until health and safety training is completed. Staff number 4 does not have health and safety training on file. Health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff number 4 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until health and safety training is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
May 24, 2022Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An additional child was added to the group of 6 children and 2 staff, making 7 children and 2 staff. The 7th child was not added to a primary care group. The 7th child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An additional child was added to the group of 6 children and 2 staff, making 7 children and 2 staff. The 7th child was not added to a primary care group. The 7th child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff number 1 took one older toddler aged child from the gym to the classroom, leaving one staff with 11 older toddler aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An additional child was added to the group of 6 children and 2 staff, making 7 children and 2 staff. The 7th child was not added to a primary care group. The 7th child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022
Mar 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A child was observed to place a small rock in their mouth. The small object was located on the outdoor playground for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
Feb 7, 2022Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/3, Staff person number 1 and number 2 left child #1 in the classroom unattended after the staff took the rest of the class to breakfast. Child #1 was unattended for approximately 3 minutes. Staff number 3 then walked into the classroom and saw child #1 but did not look to see if any staff were around. Staff number 3 then left the classroom, leaving child #1 alone for approximately 1 minute until another staff came into the classroom and found the child. On 2/7/22, ratios and supervision were assessed in the classrooms. In the toddler 1 room, 3 children were not assigned to a care group amongst staff in the room. In the toddler 3 room, 15 children were in care but the classroom was split up. Inside, 8 children were in care and 5 were assigned to care groups amongst present staff, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. The other group of children from the toddler 3 room, 7 children were outside with 2 staff. Both staff listed 2 children in their primary care group, leaving 3 children not assigned to a primary group amongst the 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/3, Staff person number 1 and number 2 left child #1 in the classroom unattended after the staff took the rest of the class to breakfast. Child #1 was unattended for approximately 3 minutes. Staff number 3 then walked into the classroom and saw child #1 but did not look to see if any staff were around. Staff number 3 then left the classroom, leaving child #1 alone for approximately 1 minute until another staff came into the classroom and found the child. On 2/7/22, ratios and supervision were assessed in the classrooms. In the toddler 1 room, 3 children were not assigned to a care group amongst staff in the room. In the toddler 3 room, 15 children were in care but the classroom was split up. Inside, 8 children were in care and 5 were assigned to care groups amongst present staff, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. The other group of children from the toddler 3 room, 7 children were outside with 2 staff. Both staff listed 2 children in their primary care group, leaving 3 children not assigned to a primary group amongst the 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/3, Staff person number 1 and number 2 left child #1 in the classroom unattended after the staff took the rest of the class to breakfast. Child #1 was unattended for approximately 3 minutes. Staff number 3 then walked into the classroom and saw child #1 but did not look to see if any staff were around. Staff number 3 then left the classroom, leaving child #1 alone for approximately 1 minute until another staff came into the classroom and found the child. On 2/7/22, ratios and supervision were assessed in the classrooms. In the toddler 1 room, 3 children were not assigned to a care group amongst staff in the room. In the toddler 3 room, 15 children were in care but the classroom was split up. Inside, 8 children were in care and 5 were assigned to care groups amongst present staff, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. The other group of children from the toddler 3 room, 7 children were outside with 2 staff. Both staff listed 2 children in their primary care group, leaving 3 children not assigned to a primary group amongst the 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
Oct 22, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency Contact form for child number 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not list any information on the child's special needs or disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“Health assessment for child number 1 did not include a health history for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Health report for child number 1 did not include 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: Nov 1, 2021
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Letter of immunization exemption for child number 8 did not indicate a strong personal objection or a religious belief as a reason for not receiving immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Documentation of symptoms for administration of medication were not clear for child number 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Child number 7 had a prescription of Auvi-q but there was no medication log for the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number 5 did not update the health assessment within 24 months. Previous health assessment dated 8/27/19 and updated on 9/27/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Emergency plan on file did not list accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff number 3 did not have a completion date for Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.74/3270.124(e) Emergency Numbers Posted/Written emergency plan posted
“The gross motor play room (gymnasium) did not have posted emergency telephone numbers or a posted emergency transportation plan. This was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff in the PreK Counts 4 (room 124) classroom and in the PreK Counts 3 (room 127) classroom did not have assigned primary care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency Contact form for Child number 2 did not include a physician's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff number 1 had a State Police clearance that was greater than 60 months. Clearance dated 12/19/15 and renewed on 1/4/21. Staff number 1 had a child abuse clearance that was greater than 60 months. Clearance dated 12/31/15 and renewed on 1/6/21. Staff number 2 had an FBI clearance greater than 60 months from previous clearance. Previous clearance dated 3/31/16 and renewed on 4/22/21. Staff number 6 had a State Police clearance with a period greater than 60 months. Previous clearance dated 3/30/16 and renewed on 4/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
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Questions about York Day Nursery
Is York Day Nursery licensed?
Yes. York Day Nursery is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was York Day Nursery last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has York Day Nursery had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Day Nursery care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does York Day Nursery accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are York Day Nursery's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does York Day Nursery cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 854-1300 to ask.
What is York Day Nursery's phone number?
(717) 854-1300.
Where is York Day Nursery?
450 E Philadelphia St, York, PA 17403. The nearest other daycare we list is Icare Youniversity, 0.2 miles away.