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Lock Haven Ymca Child Care Services

Lock Haven, PA · Clinton County
145 E Water St, Lock Haven, PA 17745
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Quick Facts

Capacity
110 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 748-6727
145 E Water St
Lock Haven, PA 17745
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258534
License Issued
Sep 4, 2026
Active Through
Sep 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 7

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About the Provider

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Clinton County residents know that when they are in need of childcare, they look to the Lock Haven Area YMCA for the most comprehensive array of programs and services to meet their needs. Building on the YMCA core values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Honesty, the Lock Haven Area YMCA Child Care Program Staff will provide a safe place for your infant, toddler, pre-schooler or school age child.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6-23-26, it was discovered that thermometer in the Toddler 1 Room was not present in the refrigerator.

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.)
Thermometer was placed in the Toddler 1 refrigerator.
2026-02-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 2-13-26 it was discovered that Staff#1 inappropriately disciplined children by mimicking biting a child who bit another child by placing their forearm in her mouth, and by pulling a child from their cot. This also resulted with the child bumping their head.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Karrie was dismissed from her positon Staff will complete a professional development course on how cope with stress in the classroom . They will find ways to bounce back and identify their sternghts to deal with and avoid stress Cameras were installed in all classrooms and hallways
2025-10-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room, 11 older and younger toddlers were observed to be in care. One staff listed 5 young toddlers in their primary care group. The second staff listed 6 children in the primary care group that contained a mix of older and younger toddlers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will group toddlers by the age of the youngest in the group with a max of 10 kids.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler 1 room, the gray, play kitchen set was observed to be dirty/dusty. In the PreK room, a helicopter bench was observed to be dirty/dusty.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare Director had teachers clean the kitchen set and helicopter .
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare Director had the parent fill out the EC form with Physicans address.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 1 room a staff was observed to change a child's diaper and the staff did not wash the child's hands after completing the diaper change.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare Director spoke with teacher about proper diaper changing procedures and the importance of washing the childs hands after each diaper change.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 1 room a staff was observed to change a child's diaper and the staff did not wash their own hands after completing the diaper change.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare Director spoke with teacher about proper diaper changing procedures and the importance of staff washing hands after each diaper change.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no posting indicating pick up and drop off procedures for the facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare Director will post Pick up and Drop Off procedures on the bulletin board outside her office. A copy of the procedures will be sent out to all current enrolled families.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the PreK room, a push pin/thumb tack was observed to be holding up a purple poster on the wall that was accessible to children in the class.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The push pin/thumb tack was removed before the inspector left the classroom.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.31(c)(4) - Institution rep written certification Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(c)(4)

Description: Institution rep written certification

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not have a letter certifying that the staff persons have completed the required classroom training.

Correction Required: An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if a representative of the training institution certifies in writing that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare Director will get a letter from the CTE teacher stating that the staff have completed 2 years of training that is required in the Childcare Develpoment class at Keystone Central School District.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/5/20 and updated on 3/7/25, which is greater than 60 months. Clearance is currently up to date and on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare Director will review staff files to ensure that all all clearances are up to date. If any clearances need to renewed, they will be renewed within 60 days of their expiration date.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 2 room, hand sanitizer was observed to be sitting on a desk, accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classroom teacher put the handsantizer on the filing cabinet out of the childrens reach.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler 1 room, cobwebs and dust were observed on the window sills. In the Toddler 2 room window blinds and window sills were observed to be dirty/dusty. In the Toddler 3/Young Preschool room, window sills were observed to be dirty/dusty. In the PreK room, window sills were observed to be dusty/dirty.

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.)
Childcare Director had teachers clean window sills to remove any dust or cobwebs. The blinds in the toddler 2 room will be removed and replaced with curtains.
2025-07-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: During a visit, the outstanding inspection summary was observed to be missing in a conspicuous area. Upon discussion with the director, director reported that the outstanding inspection summary was not posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director posted inspection summary near license in a conspicuous area to be seen by parents.
2025-03-25 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: Staff #1 and #2 did a headcount in the class before leaving for an excursion. After the headcount, a child hid from the teachers as the class exited the room. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.

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. 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.)
1. Self reported 2. Staff rearranged the classroom so that all areas are visible. 3. Reviewed with staff supervision tips.

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