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YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem
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About YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem
YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. It describes its programs: after-school care and before-school care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 5-12 (before and after-school childcare) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255360
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 30 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The file for child #7 contained an Emergency Contact form that was last updated 7/2/25. More than 6 months have elapsed since 7/2/25 and the Emergency Contact form was not updated in a timely manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #9 contained a fee agreement form that was last updated 6/29/25. More than six months have elapsed since 6/29/25 and the fee agreement form was not updated in a timely manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for child #2 did not contain an immunization report or a Letter of Exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents who have school aged care children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the space used by the school aged care children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a daily schedule was not posted in the school age space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee
“Designated person in charge of the school age children was unable to locate paperwork ( fire drill log, emergency contact information for children, certificate of compliance and emergency plan information) when certification representative requested it during an unannounced monitoring visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the emergency contact information for the children was located in the cafeteria and the children were in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents who have school aged care children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the fire drill log on file for the school age children showed that the last fire drill was complete in March 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the school age children were in the gym and the first aid kit was located in the cafeteria.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Jul 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“Documentation of water safety training was not on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3. This was corrected after the certification representative left the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the time of an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that staff members in preschool group 2, could not identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. Group 2 had 15 total preschool school aged children and only identified 12. Staff member 1 and staff member 2, could not identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group while swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00261662. Staff person #1--- has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Self-Learning Module - Better Kid Care but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2--- has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Self-Learning Module - Better Kid Care but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of Ibuprofen was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Koala classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a spray bottle was labeled "water" but the contents were soap and water. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can in the Norwhals classroom contained toilet paper but the trash can was not lined with a trash bag.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was on the teacher chair, accessible to children in the Bumble Bees classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that hand washing signs were not posted by the sink in the bathroom or the sink in the classroom in the Bumble Bees and Norwhals classrooms. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with toys in the Norwhals classroom was broken. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement on file for child 1 and child 2 were updated more than 6 months of the previous date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication for a child was located in an accessible first aid kit in the Bumble Bees classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 does not include an examination of communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the fire drill log on file showed that a fire drill was conducted on 12/17/24 and again on 2/26/25 which is 71 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
- Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 2 was signed online by the employee and the witness and on two different days. Staff member 1 has not resided in PA for the last 5 years and does not have documentation of out of state clearances and has been employed more than 45 days. The updated mandated reporter training on file for staff member 3 was completed more than 60 months of the original date of the training. The initial training was completed on 8/1/18 and updated on 11/6/23.”
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
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 2.”
May 24, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff members did not wash their hands before serving snack to the afterschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During the time of inspection, the school age staff members could not provide a fire drill log. Staff members told certification representative that they didn't know they had to conduct fire drills and haven't done so all school year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) Written instructions/Name on bottle
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the medication on file for child 2 which included an epi-pen and an inhaler, didn't include a label with the child's name on it or the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 didn't include the home address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.116 School-Age Children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the after-school program didn't have a scheduled homework time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a hand sanitizer bottle was on a cart within reach of children in the pre-k counts classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the preschool and pre k counts classrooms were using styrofoam plates during lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of expired mayonnaise in the preschool refrigerator and the pre k counts classroom. Both bottles were thrown away at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The school age program couldn't provide documentation of completing an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff member 3 was caring for children unsupervised. Staff member 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff member 2 was in the room with her but completed a pediatric first aid/cpr from someone who wasn't PQAS certified to teach pediatric first aid/cpr.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 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 1 and staff member 4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
May 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the inspection summary dated 01/04/23 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the school age entrance and the entrance used by the preschool parents. This was corrected during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
Jan 4, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.”
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Nov 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child number 1 ran away from the group and was left unsupervised for approximately 20 seconds. During this time, the child fell and injured his head.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
Oct 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1 had a health assessment dated 9/9/20 and updated on 11/17/22, which is greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Written instructions were not present with the medication for child number 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.133(1) Original container
“Medication for child number 1 and child number 2 was observed to not have the original container. Medication was found without the original box.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
Jan 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff in the school aged room in the gymnasium had a board with primary care groups assigned but staff could not see the board or list the names of children assigned to their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
Nov 8, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lidded trash can observed in the preschool classroom bathroom. There was no lidded trashcan observed in the PreK Counts bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“There was no posting indicating pick up and drop off procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First aid kit in the preschool room was missing tape, gloves, scissors, and tweezers. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was no Emergency transportation plan located in the school aged room, preschool room, or PreK Counts room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The school aged room, preschool room, and PreK Counts room did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“In the gymnasium during before school care, one staff left with a child, leaving the other staff member with 13 children who were a mix of younger and older school aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff in the school aged room did not have specific children assigned to them for care.”
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The fridge in the PreK Counts classroom did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“The room for the school aged children did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem
Is YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem licensed?
Yes. YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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.
Does YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 854-2631 to ask.
What is YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem's phone number?
(717) 854-2631.
Where is YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem?
850 Southern Rd, York, PA 17403. The nearest other daycare we list is Weeconnect Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.