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Ymca Penns Valley Centre Hall School

Centre Hall, PA · Centre County
211 N Hoffer Ave, Centre Hall, PA 16828
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 422-6000
211 N Hoffer Ave
Centre Hall, PA 16828
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254165
License Issued
May 30, 2026
Active Through
May 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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About the Provider

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Ymca Penns Valley Centre Hall School is a Child Care Center in Centre Hall PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 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
2026-02-27 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: Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 9/22/23 and updated 2/19/26, which is greater than 24 months.

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 will complete Health Assessment every 24 months.
2026-02-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency drill was documented as completed on 1/27/25 and was not updated in the past 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 completed annually and documented.
2026-02-27 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 #1 has an NSOR dated 2/20/26, which was not completed within 45 days of initial hire. NSOR for staff #1 is complete and on file.

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 will not be permitted to work until NSOR is returned.
2026-02-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) - Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were documented as completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 3/28/25-6/2/25, 9/3/25-11/4/25, 11/4/25-1/15/26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will hold fire drills every 60 days.
2025-02-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-02-21 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: Record for Staff #1 contained current clearances, but dates reflected a gap between expiration of the former and current clearances. SP 08/24/2018, 09/06/2023, CA 09/16/2018, 09/20/2023, FBI 09/20/2018, 09/28/2023. NSOR was still valid dated 07/23/2020. Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtained the clearances within days of expiration.
2023-02-27 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: Record for Staff #1 was observed to not contain evidence of a current health assessment, the last being dated 09/14/2020.

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.)
Staff #1 provided current health assessment. All facility staff will obtain health assessments every 24 months.
2022-02-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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