Lower Bucks Ymca Newtown Branch Sycamore
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 4-20-26 Certification Representative verified that staff person # 1 pulled child's arm. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider suspended staff person # 1 for week until the investigation was completed. Staff person #1 was suspension and discipline documentation was placed in employee file. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-01-14 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: On 1/9/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that two high chairs were missing T-straps. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get T-straps for highchairs that are missing T-straps. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 1/9/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that chipped paint on walls. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will fix paint on all walls and surfaces. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there were multiple areas of leaking pipes observed. The bathroom next to main entrance appeared to have been flooded as well as the Bathroom in the older toddler room. The ceiling tiles in the hallway were water stained and appeared to have evidence of mold. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility maintenance department will fix all leaking pipes. The bathrooms next to main entrance and the one in the older toddler will be cleaned and dried. The ceiling tiles in the hallway will be replaced and the facility will be inspected for any possible mold. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in the required two nonfamily reference letters: #3, #4, #5 Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the records of the following staff persons with the required two nonfamily reference letters: #3, #4, #5 |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 5, having served the facility over as lacking in the proof of having completed the required health and safety training. The record of staff person # 2 and #6 , having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of having completed the required first aid training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person # 5 with proof of having completed the required health and safety training. The record of staff person # 2 and #6 , will be updated with the proof of having completed the required first aid training. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking in the verification of education to qualify them for the position they have been identified and observed performing at the facility. At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons # 1 and #2 were lacking in the verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified and observed performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with the verification of education to qualify them for the position they hold at facility. Provider will update the records of staff persons # 1 and #2 with the verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position they hold at facility. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) - In child care spaces/Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) Description: In child care spaces/Has all items Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the 1 year old room did not have a first aid kit and the first aid kit in the pre k room was lacking in tweezers Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider did restock the 1 year old room with a first aid kit and the first aid kit in the pre k room will be supplied with tweezers |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the ceiling in the infant room had tiles with water damage which were corroded. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance department will supply the ceiling in the infant room with new tiles. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the bathroom adjacent to the main entrance had an unlidded trash can inside of it. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will furnish the bathroom adjacent to the main entrance with a lidded trash can. |
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| 2022-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children. 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff:Child ratio was returned to a state of compliance at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2022-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff:Child Ratio was returned to a state of compliance at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2022-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children. 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 legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Child ratio was returned to a state of compliance during the inspection. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of children #1 and #2 (both preschool aged) did not have current health assessments; Child #1's last health assessment on file was dated 12/2/20 and for child #2 the date on their health assessment was 2/16/21 Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will inform the parents of children #1 and #2 that they may not return to the program until such a time when they have produced the new updated health assessment. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider did not have the current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity shall will produce the proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not have the required FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will not serve the facility in a child care position at the facility until such a time when they have the correct FBI clearance information, as well as satisfying all CPSL requirements. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record's of staff persons #1 #2, #3 and #4 did not have the required verification of experience to quality them for the position they had been identified to serve the facility as. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record's of staff persons #1 #2, #3 and #4 with the required verification of experience to quality them for the position they had been identified to serve the facility as. In the case that they do not have it their position will be corrected to reflect their qualifications. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the onset of the inspection the staff person who did answer the door for the certification representative did leave the other staff person in the child care space with 5 children including one infant. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be retrained on the importance of maintaining compliance with ratio requirements at all times; any staff wishing to answer the door will either take their primary care group to the door or use the intercom to ask for a staff member to assist. |
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