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Ymca Of Greater Erie/Elk Valley

Lake City, PA · Erie County
IN ELK VALLEY ELEMENTARY, Lake City, PA 16423
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 572-1088
IN ELK VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Lake City, PA 16423
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259981
License Issued
Aug 17, 2026
Active Through
Dec 7, 2026
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 Greater Erie/Elk Valley is a Child Care Center in LAKE CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 158 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. 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
2026-08-17 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-09-23 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) is lacking an NSOR clearance at the time of hire and is lacking an FBI clearance within 45 days of hire as required for provisional hire. Clearances are dated: NSOR, 2/26/25 and FBI, 4/10/25 and are 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.)
Due to transferring a staff from site to site, employee was missing an NSOR and FBI clearance at time of transfer. Upon realization, staff was directed to submit both the NSOR and FBI clearance but it resulted in completion after she started working. In the future, staff will be required to have all necessary clearances completed before their first day of work in childcare.
2025-08-22 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains results of a TB test that was conducted greater than 12 months prior to the start date in a child care position and is therefore not valid.

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. 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.)
I will reach out to her now to schedule one. In the future, I will make sure an adult health assessment will include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the initial employment unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department that one is not required. Then, if not required, 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.
2023-11-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the services to be provided to the family and the child. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable.
2023-11-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable.
2023-11-13 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: The staff files for 1, 2 and the policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment and emergency were implemented on 11/21/23. *SECOND VIOLATION The file for staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training that was to be completed by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete preservice training documentation and place in staff 's file.
2023-11-13 Unannounced Monitoring 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: *SECOND VIOLATION The facility lacked documentation of annual testing of the fire detection system from a fire safety professional within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file is dated 8/15/22. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23.

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.)
Provider reached out to landlord (Girard school district) and requested annual fire detection inspection report.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the PreK room did not have an operable 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.)
A thermometer was purchased and placed in refrigerator. An extra thermometer will be keep onsite in case the thermometer in refrigerator or freezer is missed placed and can quickly be replaced to remain in compliance.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a copy of a written agreement form between the parent and the operator.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of fee agreement provided by Finance director was placed in child's file.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training that was to be completed by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The file for staff person #2 did not complete the pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The file for staff person #2 completed the training on 4/26/23. The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan was not present or available on the day of the inspection to determine the facility's plan for continuity of operations in an emergency.

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.)
Staff #1 and #3 will complete preservice training documentation and place place in staff 's file. Policy for shaken baby syndrome will be printed and placed with sites Emergency Procedures plan.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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 two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/17/21 and 9/12/23.

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. 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 #1 had a valid physical at time of inspection.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation on file of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Letters to the local state police barracks and fire company were mailed on 10/6/2023 notifying authorities of the facilities operation and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the school and child care center.

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