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Ridgway Ymca Child Care

Ridgway, PA · Elk County
C/O RIDGWAY ELEMENTARY, Ridgway, PA 15853
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Quick Facts

Capacity
133 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 772-2355
C/O RIDGWAY ELEMENTARY
Ridgway, PA 15853
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252442
License Issued
May 21, 2026
Active Through
May 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2

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About the Provider

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Ridgway Ymca Child Care is a Child Care Center in RIDGWAY PA, with a maximum capacity of 133 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The file of children #1 and #2 lacked agreements with the date of the children's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add both children's start dates to their agreements.
2026-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete work address of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have child #1 and #3 parent's add missing information to their emergency contact forms.
2026-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the complete address(es) of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have child #2, #3 and #4 add address(es) to their emergency contact forms.
2026-02-20 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: The file of staff #1 lacked a Disclosure statement that lacked a witness signature.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.)
The staff disclosure statement will be signed by a witness.
2026-02-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the school's gym which is measured gross motor space for the childcare center a hole in the wall located at the back corner from the entrance. Observed a large tear on the protective padding around the steel beam located left of the garage like door.

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.)
Cover tear and holes with tape.
2026-02-20 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the school's gym which is measured gross motor space for the childcare center, large holes on the wall left of the main entrance with exposed, flaking plaster.

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.)
Cover Holes and plaster with tape.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent for child #2 will fill out the contact sheet where it asks for place of work info.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 had health assessments more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 3-21-23 and 7-26-24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 will have an updated physical turned in before the 12 month marker every year.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4)

Description: Name on bottle/Locked

Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medication for child #1 not labeled and accessible due to the fact it was in the front pocket of the child's bookbag on the floor of the childcare space.

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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child care center Director will make sure all of the prescription medications are in a locked storage cabinet and labeled properly.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: There was not a medication log for the medication observed for child #1.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A medication log will be kept for any child that medication is administered to.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked transcripts for the college diploma.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of staff #1 transcripts will be put into that staff's file.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was not documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will obtain an emergency drill log and start to use it.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, the plan listed staff who were no longer employed. Therefore, the plan was not updated.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Director will review the Emergency Plan every year and make appropriate changes. If changes need to be made before that, the Director will do so.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was no documentation the plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the emergency plan will be sent to the emergency management agencies in Ridgway.
2025-02-21 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: The file of staff #1 lacked a current NSOR clearance due to the fact the one in the file was dated 11-16-19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will apply for a new NSOR clearance. She will not return to work until the Director receives it.

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