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Ymca Of Erie/Wattsburg Elementary

Erie, PA · Erie County
RT 8 IN WATTSBURG ELEM SCH, Erie, PA 16509
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 825-2706
RT 8 IN WATTSBURG ELEM SCH
Erie, PA 16509
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258223
License Issued
Jul 19, 2026
Active Through
Jul 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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Ymca Of Erie/Wattsburg Elementary is a Child Care Center in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 140 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-04-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Preschool child care space, Pre-K Counts classroom and School Age child care space several plastic magna-tiles with cracked edges and exposed magnets.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction was completed by inspecting all Magna-Tiles in the facility and discarding any that were damaged, cracked, or unsafe for use.
2026-04-13 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, preschool aged, contains a current health report that was obtained greater than 12 months after the previous health report as evidenced by reports dated 10/17/2024 and 3/18/2026.

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.)
The plan of correction will ensure that all preschool children have a current physical on file that was completed within one year
2026-04-13 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: The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments dated 9/6/2023 and 4/8/2026.

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 plan of correction will ensure that all staff have a current health assessment on file that was completed within one year
2026-04-13 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: On the day of inspection observed the file cabinet containing child records was not locked.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction was implemented by locating the file cabinet key and ensuring the cabinet is secured and locked
2026-04-13 Renewal 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: On the day of inspection observed the file cabinet containing staff records was not locked.

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction was implemented by locating the file cabinet key and ensuring the cabinet is secured and locked
2026-04-13 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains current emergency plan training that was conducted greater than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training as evidenced by trainings conducted 8/27/2024 and 9/9/2025.

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 plan of correction will include ensuring that all emergency plan training is completed within one year
2026-04-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains current mandated reporter training that was conducted greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by training certificates dated 9/3/2020 and 9/9/2025.

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 plan of correction will ensure that all staff complete mandated reporter training within the required timeframes.
2026-04-13 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 person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an FBI clearance obtained through the Dept. of Justice which is not valid for employment in child care under CPSL and is lacking the required DHS FBI clearance.

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 #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction was having staff person #5 completing her FBI clearance through the department of Human Services. This was completed and filed in staff file on 4/20/26.
2026-04-13 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children on a shelf 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 plan of correction was implemented on 4/17/26 by ensuring the hand sanitizer bottle was stored in a locked cupboard.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Room A-6 / Room A-7 child care space two refrigerators that were not operational.

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.)
YMCA maintenance staff have removed the refrigerator in Room A-6 from the premises on 4/24/25. The refrigerator in Room A-7 was serviced on 4/28/25 and parts were ordered to repair the refrigerator.
2025-04-16 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 person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a child abuse clearance dated 6/28/2023 for the purpose of volunteer which is not accepted for child care employment under CPSL and contains a valid clearance dated 4/4/2025 which is after the hire date. The clearance is now current.

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.)
Staff person #1 has a corrected and valid child abuse clearance in their file.
2025-04-16 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 fire alarm test log identifies that alarm tests exceeded 30 days between tests from 11/1/24 to 12/17/24 and from 12/17/24 to 2/27/25 and an annual fire system inspection report within the previous 12 months was not available. The operator was unable to demonstrate the alarm to be operational during the inspection due to being located in a school building and school classes were in session.

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 operation of the fire alarm system was demonstrated through FaceTime on 4/22/25.
2024-08-29 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: The files for staff persons #1 and #2 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.

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 person #1 and staff person #2 now have current health assessments in their files.
2024-08-29 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 is lacking documentation of fire safety training obtained during the previous 12-month period.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #2 now has current documentation of fire safety training.
2024-08-29 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: On the day of inspection the provider was unable to demonstrate operation of the fire alarm due to being located in a school with a different legal entity and was unable to provide a fire system inspection report.

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.)
Director called Inspector during first fire drill to demonstrate operation of the fire alarm (9/5/2024).

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