York Day Nursery - York PA Child Care Center

450 E PHILADELPHIA ST , YORK PA 17403
(717) 854-1300

About the Provider

Description: YDN is committed to providing a high quality safe, secure, and nurturing environment that is vital for the healthy development of every young child. The needs and interests of each child are the basis for classroom learning experiences, whether a chi

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184700
  • Capacity: 120
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: York City
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/20, it was observed that child 1 did not have a work address and telephone number on file for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing information, i.e. the parent's work address and phone number, has been obtained. Moving forward, all newly enrolled and updated forms will include complete home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2020-10-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/20 it was observed that Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 8/28/20 and a new clearance was not on file until 9/30/20. Staff person 2 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 2/13/20 and a new clearance was not on file until 10/8/20. Staff person 3 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 2/13/20 and a new clearance was not on file until 2/26/20. Staff person 4 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 2/11/20 and a new clearance was not on file until 3/9/20.

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.)
All current facility persons will update each clearance/verification certificate every 60 months from the date of the existing clearance/verification. The renewal should be dated prior to the expiration of the current clearance.
2020-10-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/20, it was observed that the section the poured rubber playground near the bike path was separating and buckling creating a tripping hazard.

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.)
The section of the playground where the poured in rubber surfacing is shrinking and causing a gap has been temporarily filled in with sand and covered by a piece of equipment. The poured in rubber surfacing installation company has been out to see the problem and will be repairing this section. Upon completion of the needed repairs a picture will be sent to our licensing rep.
2019-10-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/8/19 it was observed that staff person 1 did not have a timely physical update. Staff person 1 had a physical on file dated 9/25/17 which expired on 9/25/19. A new physical was not obtained until 10/29/19 allowing staff person 1 to be present with an expired physical for approximately 1 month.

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 current staff member will obtain updated physicals every 24 months.
2019-10-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/8/19 it was observed that staff clearances required for CPSL were not on file at the time of hire. Staff person 2 (hire date 8/12/19) had an FBI clearance on file dated 10/30/19. Provisional paperwork was dated 10/30/19. Staff person 3 (hire date 9/9/19) had an FBI clearance on file dated 10/8/19. Provisional paperwork was dated 10/8/19.

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.)
New staff members shall have clearances on file at the time of hire.
2019-10-15 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/19 it was observed that there was peeling paint on the walls in the infant and toddler 3 classrooms. Peeling paint was observed in the infant classroom on the wall with the main door near the phone jacks. Peeling paint was observed in the Toddler 3 classroom by the bathroom door. CORRECTED 11/8/19.

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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All areas identified with peeling paint have been repainted. *Peeling paint will be repaired as needed.
2019-10-15 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/19 it was observed that a glass panel was present beside the lower half of the lunchroom door that did not have any visual identification placed on the lower portion, where the children could see it. CORRECTED 11/8/19.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Visual markers were put on the lower glass on the lunchroom door. *Visual markers will remain in place on all glass panels in child care spaces.
2018-10-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/18/18 it was observed that child 4 did not have an address on file for their physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For child 4 - the full address for the child's physician has been obtained and documented. In the future all children's files will have physician's address on file.
2018-10-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/18/18, it was observed that child 5 did not have a parent work address on file the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For child 5 - the parent work address has been obtained and documented. In the future, all children's files will have a work address for the enrolling parent.
2018-10-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/18/18, it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 10/8/18) did not have 2 non-family references on file.

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.)
For staff person 1 - two non-family, written references have been obtained. In the future all staff persons will have 2 non-family references on file at time of hire.
2018-10-18 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/18/18 it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 10/8/18) did not have verification of High School graduation or 2 years of experience on file to be Assistant Group Supervisor qualified. Staff person 1 was functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For staff person 1 - documentation of high school graduation and 2 years of experience has been obtained and documented. In the future, all staff will have documentation of education and experience on file.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/21/17 it was observed that staff 1 has a physical on file that expired on 10/6/17.

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 facility persons providing direct care or working with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months of hire and every 24 months thereafter. The initial health assessment shall include a TB screening. Staff 1 had a physical on 11/24/17.
2017-08-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was unsupervised for 45 seconds to 1 minunte between 10:51 and 10:52 AM on 8/4/17 when he left the older toddler room and walked down a hallway without staff knowledge.

Correction Required: TIER 3: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All direct care staff immediately began using daily supervision count check sheets and will continue to do so for 3 months. Copies of the checklist will be emailed to OCDEL weekly.

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