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Bellefonte Family Ymca Day Care Center

Bellefonte, PA · Centre County
125 W HIGH ST, Bellefonte, PA 16823
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Quick Facts

Capacity
108 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 355-5551
125 W HIGH ST
Bellefonte, PA 16823
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255498
License Issued
Jul 21, 2026
Active Through
Jul 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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About the Provider

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The Bellefonte YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time,swim, sports and play

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 4-22-26, thermometer's were not in the refrigerators in Young Preschool and Young Toddler 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.)
Refrigerator thermometers were placed in the Younger Toddler and Younger Preschool refrigerators.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4-22-26, it was observed that the outlet in the hall next to the infant room was missing protective covers.

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.)
An outlet cover was placed on the outlet.
2025-08-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: During summer camp, two children were injured, each resulting in emergency medical treatment. The incidents were not reported to DHS within 24 hours of happening.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All injuries that required a child receiving emergency medical care will be reported to DHS within 24 hours.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: In classroom 3, a sensory bin was observed to contain multiple items less than an inch in diameter, which are considered choking hazards.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items under 1" in diameter has been removed from the room.
2025-04-21 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: A child was left unsupervised in Classroom 3 for approximately 15 minutes. The child was left behind when the rest of the class went to a gross motor activity.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Directed Plan of Correction: 1. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will receive supervision training on 5/28/25 by ELRC staff. Staff were met with on 5/1/25 and supervision regulation was gone over. New signage and assigned groups were created using white boards and lanyards.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had an initial health assessment dated 10/31/24, which was not completed prior to initial employment.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have initial health assessment prior to starting to work with children and every 24 months there after.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 completed health and safety training on 12/4/24, which was not done within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All new Staff will complete Health and Safety Training prior to 90 days of employment.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In classroom #1 and Classroom #2 a vent located on the wall was observed to be dusty.

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.)
All vents have been cleaned by maintenance department.
2025-02-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: In the mat room (gross motor room), two teachers were observed on their phone while children were in care. Upon walking in the door, both teachers quickly put their phones away.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of 2/19/25 a cell phone policy has been implemented. All current staff have signed they were trained and understand the policy. The cell phone policy will be reviewed with all new hires as a part of the onboarding process. ProCare is to be utilized on tablets with the exception of areas of no WIFI, such as on walks when parents pick up remotely or in cases of an emergency. Otherwise, cell phone usage is strictly prohibited while children are in care. Verbal warnings have been delivered to the staff members not in compliance with active supervision.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Preschool room, a child sized blue couch near the entrance was observed to be in disrepair with exposed foam at the corners of the cushion.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chairs that were in disarray were thrown out. New chairs will be provided through CQI grant.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable disease.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will call doctor to complete DHS health assessment form to include communicable diseases.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include any potential medical problems.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will call doctor to complete DHS health assessment form to include potential medical problems.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will call doctor to complete DHS health assessment form to include the physician or CRNP's assessment of their person's suitability to provide childcare.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/21/24, a gallon of milk was observed in the fridge in the Young Toddler room with an expiration date of 10/18/24.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Milk was dumped immediately and other refrigerators were checked to ensure no other expired milk was present.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: File for staff #1 did not include the staff's previous experience or have record of the staff's education.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 obtained and gave college transcripts for education and hours of verification for experience to director by 10/24/24
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The last documented fire drill completed was dated 3/22/24. There was no updated fire drill completed since that date as evidenced by the fire drill log.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill will be completed by end of week 10/21/24. Director will conduct a fire drill every 45-60 days. Fire drill was conducted on 9:38 AM on Wednesday, 10/23/24 and documented accordingly.
2024-06-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed leaving the room for approximately 22 minutes, leaving staff #2 to supervise 12 preschool children. During this time, video footage revealed two children acting inappropriately in an area that could not be adequately supervised by one staff person.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proper ratios will be met at all times. Staff will not leave the room out of ratio. Staff will be physically present with the group of children and be able to see, hear, direct and assess the children at all times.
2024-06-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 left the room for approximately 22 minutes, leaving staff number 2 in the room alone with 12 pre-school aged children. This was confirmed through video footage.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The appropriate ratio will be met at all times. Staff will utilize floaters or Director if needing to leave the room. Staff will not leave the room unless group is within ratio.
2024-04-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-04-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-04-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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