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Ridgway Ymca Child Care

Ridgway, PA · Elk County
C/O RIDGWAY ELEMENTARY, Ridgway, PA 15853
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Capacity
133 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
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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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.
2025-02-21 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: Observed 8 electrical outlets lacking protective receptacle 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.)
All of the electrical outlets will be covered in any of the spaces that the children use at the YMCA Child Care Center.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center Director will make sure all forms are signed for new enrollments.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center Director will make sure the agreement has specific people listed, by parents, to whom the child may be released..
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for continuity of operations to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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 YMCA Child Care Director will add the "Continuity of Operations" into their Emergency Plan.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Director will add the "accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions" into their Emergency Plan.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator developed a log to document emergency drills that did not include the following required information in compliance with Announcement C-22-04 Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements for Child Care Facilities: Special accommodations the facility used for any category of children (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs) and problems encountered or observations during the drill (For use in updating the Emergency Plan).

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 do emergency drills annually and have them on file at the center.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a letter to the parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency plan, including any subsequent updates made to the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will develop a parent letter and have it sent out to all current parents and any new parents that enroll in the center.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 8/31/21 and 1/21/24 which exceeded the 2 year expiration date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Director will make sure all staff are up to date with their certifications.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR training completed on 1/21/24 which was more than 90 days after date of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will make sure all new staff complete their pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 and #2 contained documentation of completion of the Health and Safety training basics completed on 8/13/16, which was prior to the required date of 9/30/16. Both staff files contained copies of Get Started with Center Based Care 10 hr training dated 7/20/23.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Director will make sure all staff stay current trainings that are required.
2024-02-14 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 file #3 lacked copies of completed PA State Police Criminal Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance in the file within 45 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

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. 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 YMCA Child Care Center director will make sure all staff that are hired at the center have necessary clearances.
2024-02-14 Renewal 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 facility lacked documentation of completion of annual fire inspection since 4/14/22 conducted by a fire safety professional.

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 YMCA Child Care Center will ensure that they receive documentation of completion of annual fire inspection.
2023-02-16 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 for child #1 contains a health assessment that was received late. The health assessment was due 1/2022 and obtained 4/2022.

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.)
From now on, we will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
2023-02-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks a flu vaccination for the 2022 year.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children that enroll in the YMCA Child Care Center will either have a record of a Flu shot on file or a written statement by the child's parent or physical stating why they do not have a flu shot.
2023-02-16 Renewal 3270.131(e)(3) - Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks a flu vaccination for the 2022 year. The child is still in care.

Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A note was immediately obtained from child #1s parent relating to the parents wish to not have child #1 obtain the flu vaccination allowing the child to return to care the following day. The YMCA Child Care Center will implement a dismissal policy in accordance with the Department of Health regulations relating to immunization requirements.
2023-02-16 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will add to their emergency plan accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions.
2023-02-16 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for facility person #2 and #3 lack emergency plan training.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Ridgway YMCA Child Care Center will ensure all staff and volunteers are trained in the emergency plan. The Director will conduct the training yearly for staff and volunteers. If a new staff is hired or a new volunteer starts the Director will conduct the training again for the new staff/volunteers.
2023-02-16 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 for staff #1 contains an FBI clearance that was appropriate for the Department of Education rather than the Department of Human Services.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid FBI clearance is on file. 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 Director will ensure that all new hires/volunteers receive the code for Department of Human services rather than the Department of Education for their FBI clearances. Staff #1 was removed from child care duties until the DHS FBI clearance was obtained.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic bags accessible to older toddlers, in an unlocked low cabinet by the bathroom.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will make sure that an object with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects are in locked cabinets or on high shelves where the children cannot access them.
2022-02-09 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: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the address 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.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will make sure that all children enrolled at the Center have their paperwork filled out correctly before they begin.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #5, contained an initial health assessment which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children enrolled at the YMCA Child Care Center will either have the YMCA Child Care Health Assessment filled out by the doctor otherwise will have an addendum filled out by their doctor with their physical form.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children enrolled at the YMCA Child Care Center will have updated vaccination forms otherwise their parents can submit a paper saying why they do not currently have a flu shot.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, who has started providing initial service in a child care setting, did not contain an initial 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All new employees hired at the YMCA Child Care center will have a physical done before they begin work with the children at the Center.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will have a sign hung up that tells parents where they can electronically access the regulations.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the previous 12 months.

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.)
Emergency drills will be conducted and documented annually at the YMCA Child Care Center.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, did not contain documentation of applying for the criminal background clearance prior to the first day working with children, and staff #1 worked for the first 10 days with a volunteer criminal background clearance which is not acceptable for employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will make sure that all employees hired have the correct clearances before beginning work with the children. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, who is listed as an aide, did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA Child Care Center will ensure that all new employees have the correct education paperwork before they begin work at the Center.
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low cabinet by the entrance way. Observed disinfecting wipes, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet.

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 YMCA Child Care Center will make sure that anything labeled keep out of reach of children is kept in a locked cabinet or on a high shelve where the children cannot access it.
2022-02-09 Renewal 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: Observed the facility did not have documentation of the fire alarm system being tested at least every 30 days. Observed the facility did not have documentation of the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire alarm system.

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 YMCA Child Care Center will make sure that documentation of the fire alarm system is being tested at least every 30 days and proof of purchase of the fire system is on file at the Center.

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