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Young Mens Christian Assoc of Warren Pa is a child care center in Warren, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 130 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Young Mens Christian Assoc of Warren Pa has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 corrected
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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3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee
“Observed preschool aged children #1, #2 and #3 were released to YMCA aquatic instructors without signed parental consent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains Health & Safety Training - Part 2 completed greater than 90 days after hire date as evidenced by the training certificate in file dated 11/16/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and therefor is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 contain current fire safety training that was competed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of annual child care training completed during the year 8/2024 to 8/2025. The file for staff person #2 contains only 8.5 of the required 12 hours of annual child care training completed during the year 12/2024 to 12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #5 contains a current health assessment with a physician's statement that the individual has a communicable disease however is lacking additional information describing the condition and possible risk to others.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment evidenced by health assessments dated 8/22/2023 and 10/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, preschool aged, contains a current health report that was conducted greater than 12 months after the previous health report evidenced by health reports on file dated 5/24/2024 and 2/26/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The proof of purchase was not available for the individual fire detection devices that were demonstrated operational during the inspection and are tested every 30 days”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Program 2 room there was a bottle of Children's Allergy medication that was lacking the name of the child for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The Program 4 room was lacking a written plan of daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) lacks documentation of PFA/PCPR training within 90 days of hire as evidenced by the training on file is dated 5/24/2024. The file does contain current training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Observed the hallway bathroom by the gym was lacking a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Approved PFA/PCPR with a PQAS instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility persons #6 and #7 have not received training regarding the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files for facility person #6, serving as the bus driver, and facility person #7, serving as a classroom volunteer, are lacking valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance as evidenced by the clearance dates of 3/2/2020 and 3/7/2025. The file is now current. The files for facility person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) serving as the bus driver, and facility person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet), serving as a volunteer, are lacking signed disclosure statements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed in the hallway bathroom by the gym an electrical outlet that was lacking a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 contains only 1 of the required 12 hours of training between 12/ 2023 and 12/2024. The file for staff person #5 contains only 11 of the required 12 hours of training between during 12/2023 and 12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed the hallway bathroom by the gym and the bathrooms in the Program 6 room are lacking hand-washing signs by toilets and sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was reported by the operator and verified through staff interviews that staff person #1 was holding child #1's hand during a field trip and when the child stated he didn't want to hold hands and pulled away, staff #1 used physical punishment when she held onto the child's wrist and raised the child's arm up above his head.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's Emergency Plan lacked updates to include the following sections: Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #2 and Staff #11 lacked Emergency Plan Training within 90 days of hire. The most recent Emergency Plan training on file for Staff #8 is dated 2/22/23, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #7 were dated 1/27/22 and 3/1/24, which is more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #8 are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #2, Staff #6, and Staff #12 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff #2 completed the training on 12/30/22, Staff #6 completed the training on 12/30/22, and Staff #12 completed the training on 10/23/23. (SEE IS CODE SHEET) Staff #4 and Staff #11 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #9 and Staff #12 contained a Mandated Reporter training that is not from an approved training source, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #4 was lacked documentation of application for an FBI clearance prior to hire and the FBI clearance is dated 12/14/23 (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Program 4, an outlet cover was missing in the surge protector attached to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.71 Heat Source
“In Program 4, a door that leads to the kitchen was observed unlocked, which made the stove accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A hole in the poured playground surfacing was observed in the Large Fenced Playground, which could be a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the shed wall in the Small Fenced Playground, which is accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Foam blocks with teeth marks and broken magnatiles were observed in Program 2, Program 6, and Program 7, which could be hazardous to children. In the Small Fenced Playground, a plastic picnic table was observed with cracked plastic with sharp edges that could cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“In the Small Fenced Playground, splintered wood less than 1 inch in diameter was observed at the base of the shed wall, in a space used by Toddlers who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 & Child #5 lacked the address and phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked the child's Health Insurance/MA Policy Number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 and Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 (PSA) is dated 2/1/23, which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“In Program 2, Children's Tylenol labeled for use by Child #7 expired on 2/2024 and was not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #8 are dated 11/15/21 and 2/22/24, more than 24 months apart. The initial health assessment on file for Staff #10 is dated 1/12/23, which is more than 1 year prior to date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff #5 and Staff #9 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact for Child #5 lacked written parent permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file included fire drill conducted 4/4/23-6/12/23, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #3 contained 11 of 12 annual child care training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #4 did not contain an initial health assessment and written verification of immunization, which is more than 60 days beyond date of enrollment. The file for Child #5 contained an initial health assessment dated 2/23/24, which was more than 60 days beyond date of enrollment. (SEE IS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“The most recent water safety training on file for Staff #2 is dated 2/1/23, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit located in the Pro 2 room contained non-sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain the documentation of the completion of the additional one-hour Healthy and Safety Basics training module.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The tray of a mounted bulletin board in an area accessible to children in the Pro 1 room was observed to have metal support brackets with sharp edges that could cause laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A wooden, child-sized chair located in an area accessible to children in the Pro 1 room was observed to have loose framing that could cause a pinch point injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“An approximately 12"x6" plastic bin in an area accessible to children in care in the Pro 2 room was observed to have cracked, jagged edges that could cause laceration or pinch point injuries. A storage basket located in an area accessible to children in care the Pro 1 room was observed to have a cracked edge that could cause laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based upon facility self-report and subsequent interviews with staff persons, it was determined that Staff #1 left one pre-school aged child unsupervised while said staff person used the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based upon facility self-report and subsequent interviews with staff persons, it was determined that Staff #1 left one pre-school aged child unsupervised while said staff person used the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based upon facility self-report and subsequent interviews with staff persons, it was determined that Staff #1 left one pre-school aged child unsupervised while said staff person used the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“*Based upon facility self-report and subsequent interviews with staff persons, it was determined that Staff #1 left one pre-school aged child unsupervised while said staff person used the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The operator self-reported that the file for facility person #1, date of hire (see IS code sheet), contains a FBI clearance dated 11/8/2021 and obtained through the Department of Education which is not accepted for employment in a child care facility under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #1, employed greater than 90 days, is lacking verification of training in the first 9 of the 10 required health and safety topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, provisionally hired 11/29/2021, is lacking an NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required under the provisional hire waiver. The file does contain a current NSOR verification dated 2/15/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3, serving as an aide, is lacking a highschool diploma or verification of completion of 8th grade and 2 years of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff persons #4,#5 and #6 contain current employee evaluations that were completed greater than 12 months following the previous evaluation. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed electrical outlets missing protective covers in the Program 1 room by the string of lights and in the Program 4 room in the power strip on the left side wall. Children under the age of 5 were observed to have access to the outlets in these child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the large gate on the blacktop area of the school age outdoor child care space to have several large protruding bolts without safety caps.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed on the toddler preschool playground peeling paint on the top rail of the chain link fence.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the Program 1 room a child's painted wooden table with peeling paint and splintering wood on the legs of the table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed lunch boxes stored in the cubbies in the Program 1 and Program 2 rooms containing potentially hazardous foods including a 'lunch-able' and yogurt labeled 'keep refrigerated' and a sandwich containing lunchmeat.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #2 contains a financial agreement that was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for child #3 and child #4 are lacking child service reports or approved child assessments completed during the previous 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file for child #2 contains the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #5 contains an initial health report that is dated more than 1 year prior to the first date of attendance and is therefore not valid and does not contain an updated or current health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #4, preschool aged, is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the year 2021 as required by the ACIP immunization schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #4 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #1 through #5 contain the original agreement instead of a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #3 contains only 1 of the required 2 written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There is no documentation of an annual emergency drill conducted during the period of 12/18/2020 to 12/18/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility fire drill log showed fire drills conducted on 4/30/2021 and 1/31/2022, exceeding 60 days between drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator self-reported that the most current emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality .”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #5 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of professional development training completed during the 12/19/2020 to 12/19/202 time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4 is lacking an initial health report within 90 days of the first day of attendance. The file does contain a current health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #3 is lacking verification of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR and has exceeded 90 days since hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff persons #2 and #3 are lacking verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial hire and the files for staff persons #4, #5 and #6 are lacking emergency plan training during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #6 is lacking fire safety training during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 10/19/2021 at 3:15 pm it was observed that staff person #1 was alone supervising 15 young school aged children until staff person #3 arrived at 3:40 pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Young Mens Christian Assoc of Warren Pa is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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.
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 726-0110 to ask.
(814) 726-0110.
212 Lexington Ave, Warren, PA 16365. The nearest other daycare we list is Jefferson De Frees Family Center, 0.5 miles away.