Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center - Sunbury PA Child Care Center

1150 N 4TH ST , SUNBURY PA 17801
(570) 286-5636

About the Provider

Description: Sunbury
Day Care features:

Monday through Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Ages 6 weeks - 6 years old
Infant, 1 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old and preschool programs
Weekly swimming for 2 years and older
Call Joy at 570-286-5636 to be placed on the waiting list

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182319
  • Capacity: 190
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8
  • District Office Phone: (814) 231-1352 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the refrigerator thermometer was broken in the Ones and Preschool rooms.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced immediately. We will continue to check periodically to make sure they are working.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the Ones outside first aid kit did not contain tweezers and scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers and scissors were both added to the bag immediately and will remain in the bag.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the carpet in the Preschool Room was ripped and separating down the middle.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New flooring is being laid the week of 9/21/20. We will keep an eye on all flooring so it stays in good repair.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, peeled paint was observed on the closet door in the Ones Room, by the gate and door in the Twos Room, and by the corner wall near window and by cubbies in the Preschool Room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The areas were scraped down and re-painted. Re-paint entire rooms yearly to keep up with chipping paint.
2019-08-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the refrigerator thermometer was broken in the two year old room.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new thermometer was bought and placed in refrigerator.
2019-08-27 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the financial agreement had not been reviewed and updated by a parent at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New payment agreements were issued and will be updated every six months.
2019-08-27 Renewal 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, missing tiles and frayed/torn carpet posed a tripping hazard in the hallway by the preschool room.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The tiles were replaced as well as the section of carpet.
2019-08-27 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the required hand-washing signs were not posted by sinks, changing tables or toilets in the infant, two year old and children's bathrooms.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New signs with all updated and proper information were hung by all sinks and changing stations.
2019-04-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, the file for Staff #1, hired 3/12/19, did not contain proof of child care experience, education and training.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee immediately called the college/high school she attended and we are just awaiting the arrival of the diploma. She is not working until it is turned in.
2019-04-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets accessible to children on two power strips in the threes room and in the art wall outlet in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet covers were put in as soon as the classes returned from their trips. Power strips were also moved up and behind shelves.
2019-04-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, a hole was observed under the window in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As soon as I was made aware, we covered the area with duct tape just until a more permanent solution is found. With the wall being a padded wall, we are looking at the best way to fix it.
2019-04-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, chipped paint was observed on the art wall and around a hole under the window in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This area was touched up until room is fully repainted.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection while checking children's files, Child #1 and Child #3's files did not contain written consent by the parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's files were reviewed and signed by the parents.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of staff files, Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 files did not contain an updated health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility persons were promptly sent to update their health assessments and were not allowed to return until they were completed. Director will ensure all health assessments are completed as required by regulations.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of children's files, Child #2 and Child #4's files did not contain an updated emergency contact form or fee agreement. Child #3's file did not contain an updated fee agreement.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents were provided with a new form or reviewed and signed their current form. Updates will be completed as per the regulations.

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