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New Castle Community Y Daycare

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
20 W Washington St, New Castle, PA 16101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
89 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 658-4766
20 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250835
License Issued
Feb 15, 2026
Active Through
Feb 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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In our child care program, kids learn their ABC’s, learn to share, learn about sportsmanship and, most importantly, learn how to be themselves. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for a child’s quality of life. If you’re looking for a safe, nurturing environment for your children to learn, grow and develop social skills, we have 5 programs, for kids aged 12 months to age 12, to meet your family’s needs.

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
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: The file for staff person #3 was observed to contain a health assessment dated 1/21/26 which was after date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment for staff #4 did not contain a date of examination. Staff #5's most recent health assessment is dated 9/11/23 which is more than 24 months ago.

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.)
The Director will ensure that all paperwork is done at time of hire and updated according to the correct dates.
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In room 201, the preschool room, there were adult scissors on a low teacher cabinet accessible to children.

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.)
Director moved scissors and placed them into locked teacher cabinet during inspection.
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5's file did not contain proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director did a yearly Emergency plan training with staff.
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 9/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director and staff ensured that CPR was complete and up to date.
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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, 2, 3, and 4 files contained signed disclosures statements that were not the most up to date disclosure statements. Staff #3's file contained a DHS FBI clearance that the date was unable to be viewed.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director had all staff sign an up to date disclosure statement, and printed a new copy of the staff's FBI clearance.
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the file for Staff person #4, classified as an Aide, did not include verification of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of child care experience prior to date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). 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.)
The staff turned in their high school transcripts.
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In room 201, the preschool room, there was Mellow instant hand sanitizer on the low teacher cabinet which stated keep out of reach of children 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.)
The hand sanitizer was moved at time of inspection.
2026-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm testing log contained the of following dates 3/12/26-4/13/26 which are more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will complete fire drills within 30 days of each other.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and 2's most recent child service reports are dated 10/2025 which are more than 6 months after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will ensure that all children have a completed service report within 45 days of enrollment and ensure that they are completed at least every six months going forward.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Two children were observed receiving care in room 202 the infant room without emergency contact information being in the child care space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will ensure that all emergency bags are up to date, including all emergency contact forms.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: In room 202 the infant room there was Children's Zyrtec that did not have the child's name on the label of the medication and Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution that was not in the box with the prescription and missing the child's name.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director ensure that all medications are properly labeled, within date and stored correctly, with the medication logs.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: In room 204 the toddler room there was Tylenol that had been given without written parental consent to administer.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director ensure that all medications are properly labeled, within date and stored correctly, with the medication logs.
2025-11-07 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 #3's file contained an after-visit summary that is not acceptable as a staff 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. 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.)
The Director will ensure that all staff have the correct Physical on file before beginning to work in the center.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3's Tb test was dated 10/9/25 which was after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.)
The Director will ensure that all physical and TBs are completed correctly and kept on file before staff begins working in the center.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The drop-off and pick-up procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
The Director will ensure that there is posting including the Drop off and Pick up information.

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