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Valley Points Family Ymca Buffalo Elem School

Sarver, PA · Butler County
Sarver Rd, Sarver, PA 16055
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 353-9577
Sarver Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00255027
License Issued
May 22, 2026
Active Through
May 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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Valley Points Family Ymca Buffalo Elem School is a Family Child Care in Sarver PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-17 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were on a podium cart accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning materials (ie. Clorox wipes that belonged to the school and not the Y program) will be kept in a location inaccessible to children and locked. The Y's wipes were left on top of the refrigerator (inaccessible) but not locked. Both were moved and locked up on the date of inspection.
2025-02-10 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written agreement between the school and legal entity documenting the school's process for the removal of trash at least once per day from the facility and at least once per week from the grounds.

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.)
Documentation has been received from the school with details of the contractual agreement for trash removal between the school and local trash removal company. This information has been added to the compliance binder.
2025-02-10 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The last documented fire drill on the fire drill log prior to the last day of school (5/31/2024) was dated 2/20/2024, which was more than 60 days prior to the program closing for the summer.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted within a 60 day time period throughout the school year.
2024-04-04 Initial review 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the addresses of the individuals 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.)
Contact information was obtained the next day and added to files for child #2. All staff were made aware of the updated documentation. A copy was sent to the inspector on 4/5/24.
2024-04-04 Initial review 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an initial health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.

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 staff will be required to have the health assessment completed before being allowed in a child care setting as required by Childcare regulation 3280.151 (a). These will be updated every 24 months as required.
2024-04-04 Initial review 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not be permitted to begin work in childcare without the necessary health assessments. Files will be checked for completed tuberculosis screening before being allowing staff to begin employment.
2024-04-04 Initial review 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signatures were obtained the next day providing consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid by the staff for child #4. The form was placed in the child's file. Copies were sent to the inspector on 4/5/24.
2024-04-04 Initial review 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations 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 poster at the site originally only contained phone number. After being made aware, the additional information was added to the poster and the complete document was emailed to the parents. The updated document was placed in a conspicuous location on a tri-fold science board as recommended by the inspector.
2024-04-04 Initial review 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training completed at the time of initial employment and requires current training. The file for staff person #2 lacked current emergency plan training dated within the last year.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training was completed but the form was not included with the Staff person's file. The form has been added to the file. A copy will be sent to the inspector.
2024-04-04 Initial review 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hired within the last year, had an outdated disclosure statement form and lacked the current disclosure statement form. (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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outdated disclosure documents that were being used have been destroyed and updated using the correct version. These have been signed and submitted to the flies in order to comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490.
2023-12-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

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 #1 lacked 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. 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.)
Staff member has received Health assessment including required testing. Results have been placed in Staff member's file.
2023-05-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed using hand sanitizer prior to eating snack rather than washing hands with soap and water.

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.)
Since snack was over by the time the handwashing was discussed, children were required to wash their hands with soap and water prior to Monday's snack.
2023-05-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was the only facility person present in the child care facility on 5/12/2023 at 3:40pm when 4 school aged children were observed in care.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to two staff resigning with no notice & other staff calling off, I made the best decision I could to leave Staff #1 as the only staff with four children. The Staff was in a school building with other adults present & she is a teacher with a class of 23 all day long. By Monday, staff were rearranged to have two staff on site.
2023-03-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #2 does not indicate if the child any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents put a line through the box indicating "Special Needs" or printed NA.
2023-03-08 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: During the on-site inspection on 3/8/23, Staff person #1, #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person#1, #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/26/23.

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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #1, #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, #2, staff person #1, #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An additional staff person certified in an approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course was on site and supervised Staff persons #1 and #2. Staff person #1 now has verification of a PQAS-approved First Aid/CPR class; Staff person #2 is no longer employed, as of 4.25.23.

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