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Y2KIDS CHILD CARE CENTER

Slatington, PA · Lehigh County
7033 Route 873, Slatington, PA 18080
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Quick Facts

Capacity
123 children
Age Range
6 weeks to 12 years
Rate Range
Average
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

Contact Information

📞 (610) 760-1182
7033 Route 873
Slatington, PA 18080
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258786
License Issued
Sep 26, 2026
Active Through
Sep 26, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
STAR 3 center
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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Y2Kids Child Care Center has been in operation since October 2005.  They are conveniently located along PA Route 873.  Y2Kids is a participant in the PA Keystone STARS program and is currently a STAR 3 center.  The classrooms are curriculum based, hands-on learning environments.  The philosphy of the center is that each child is an individual.

Y2Kids provides all meals to the children in care (breakfast, lunch, PM snack) at no additional cost to the families.  They also provide a music program once week for the young toddler through Pre-k classes.  School age summer camp is available from June- August which includes educational fun field trips and weekly trips to the local community swimming pool.

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
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator in the school age room did not contain a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Additional thermometer was purchased and will be placed in the refrigerator when received.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new copy of the health report was requested from the parent for child #1.
2026-06-24 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1's health assessment was not updated every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 4/24/26 and the previous health assessment dated 3/27/24.

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.)
Provide reminders to staff earlier so if they are obtaining physical at their own doctor, they have more time to get a timely appointment. Staff person #1 has a current health assessment on file.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the letter provided to parents regarding emergency plan procedures did not include shelter-in-place and lockdown procedures.

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.)
Information regarding our emergency plan in regards to shelter in place and lockdown was added to the parent letter.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff persons #4 and #6 did not complete the PA Required Health and Safety training Parts 1 and Part 2 within 90 days of hire. They were not completed until 3/29/26 and 5/7/26, respectively, for staff person #4. Staff person #6 did not complete them until 9/2/25 and 9/3/25, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make sure all staff are included on the tracking sheet I use to make sure pre-service trainings are completed timely within 90 days of hire.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file dated 1/13/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Mandated reporter training is to be completed within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure all staff are included on tracking sheets that are used to make sure pre-service trainings are completed timely. Staff person #4 has current mandate reporter training in the file.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the evaluation on file for staff person #6 was not completed until 5/26/26, and not within 12 months from date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person initially started as summer employment, in March 2026 when her year of employment would have been she was not here, she was at school. She returned again for summer employment starting on 5/26/26, and her evaluation was completed on 5/26/26
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, thistle plants were observed on the upper playground's surfacing.

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.)
Thistle plants were removed from the playground
2026-03-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 inspection on 3/20/26, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training requirements.

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 pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure staff complete necessary pre-service trainings prior to working unsupervised. Copies of completed trainings emailed.
2026-03-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: At the time of the inspection, facility person #8 did not update their health assessment every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 10/18/23.

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.)
This person was missed being included on tracking sheets. Will ensure to include going forward Appointment is scheduled for 3/30/2026.
2026-03-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 only had one written non-family reference on file attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The second reference that was on file was from a family member and does not qualify as a reference.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained a new reference letter. Copy emailed on 3/23/2026
2026-03-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and staff person #4 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training requirements.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and staff person #4 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 #2 and staff person #4, staff person #2 and staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed trainings. Copies emailed.
2026-03-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, facility person #8 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility person #8 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 facility person #8, facility person #8 may not work in a child- care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Person was missed on tracking sheets. Person will be added to ensure required items are completed timely. Staff person completed mandated reporter training.
2025-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the renewal inspection, the bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 8/1/25. An inspection occurred on 8/11/25. The bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was still not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are waiting for PSP to reschedule our appointment with them to have the inspection completed. It was originally scheduled for 8/4/2025, but we were contacted by PSP that they needed to reschedule. We will suspend use of our bus until this can be rescheduled.
2025-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the inspection on 6/18/25, staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the plan would be implemented by 6/18/25. An inspection occurred on 8/11/25, staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer still has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #9 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 #9, staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are in contact with the local PQAs instructor that we use for our first aid/CPR course. We are waiting for her to send available dates to have the training completed. Staff person #9 must be supervised by an AGS until the training is completed.

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