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Ywca York Learning Center At Valley View Elem

York, PA · York County
850 Southern Rd, York, PA 17403
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Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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📞 (717) 854-2631
850 Southern Rd
York, PA 17403
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255360
License Issued
Jun 21, 2026
Active Through
Jun 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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YWCA YORK LEARNING CENTER AT VALLEY VIEW ELEM is a Child Care Center in YORK PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-12 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 contained an Emergency Contact form that was last updated 7/2/25. More than 6 months have elapsed since 7/2/25 and the Emergency Contact form was not updated in a timely manner.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Contact form for Child #7 has been reviewed with the family and updated to reflect current and accurate information. The completed and signed Emergency Contact form is now on file.
2026-03-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 did not contain an immunization report or a Letter of Exemption.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent/guardian of Child #2 was contacted immediately. The required documentation the Letter of Exemption has been obtained and placed in the child's file. The file is now complete and compliant.
2026-03-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #9 contained a fee agreement form that was last updated 6/29/25. More than six months have elapsed since 6/29/25 and the fee agreement form was not updated in a timely manner.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee agreement for Child #9 was reviewed with the family and updated to reflect current and accurate information. The family signed the updated fee agreement, and the completed form is now on file.
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a daily schedule was not posted in the school age space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Portable bulletin board where the daily schedule posted was behind shelves. The portable parent board has been placed on top of shelf and put out daily to ensure a written plan of daily activities and routines, including time for free play shall be established for each group as well accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the emergency contact information for the children was located in the cafeteria and the children were in the gym.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will place the portable cabinet between the door of the cafeteria and gym to ensure the emergency contact information will be in the childcare space
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the space used by the school aged care children.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Portable bulletin board where the emergency transportation plan was posted was behind shelves. The portable parent board has been placed on top of shelf and put out daily to ensure a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is displayed in a conspicuous location used by parents of school age children.
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents who have school aged care children.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current certificate of compliance has been posted on portable bulletin board to ensure we provide parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulation in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents who have school aged care children.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was posted on portable bulletin board to ensure emergency plan in the facility is in a conspicuous location used by parents who have school age children
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(3) - Responsible designee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(3)

Description: Responsible designee

Noncompliance Area: Designated person in charge of the school age children was unable to locate paperwork ( fire drill log, emergency contact information for children, certificate of compliance and emergency plan information) when certification representative requested it during an unannounced monitoring visit.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director informed team lead to leave all required paperwork either on the portable parent bulletin board or on the portable cart as well as instructions on where everything is located to ensure designated person in charge is able to locate paperwork when certification representative request it during unannounced monitoring visits
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the school age children were in the gym and the first aid kit was located in the cafeteria.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will place the portable cabinet between the door of the cafeteria and gym to ensure to first aid kit will be in the childcare space
2025-12-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire drill log on file for the school age children showed that the last fire drill was complete in March 2025.

Correction Required: 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.)
School age fire drill log was posted inside staff office bulletin board and has been moved to the cafeteria to ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days
2025-07-17 Swimming 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that staff members in preschool group 2, could not identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. Group 2 had 15 total preschool school aged children and only identified 12. Staff member 1 and staff member 2, could not identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group while swimming.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will make sure staff members 1 and 2 can identify identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group while swimming.
2025-07-17 Swimming 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)

Description: Water safety

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of water safety training was not on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3. This was corrected after the certification representative left the facility.

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Directors ensure the representative receives the water safety training before leaving the facility, to ensure the staff have taken the training on water safety.
2025-06-02 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: Continued non-compliance from SIN-00261662. Staff person #1--- has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Self-Learning Module - Better Kid Care but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

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.)
The director made sure the staff person completed the health and safety course parts 1 and 2.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with toys in the Norwhals classroom was broken. This was corrected during the inspection.

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 director trashed the basket during the inspection.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement on file for child 1 and child 2 were updated more than 6 months of the previous date.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for Child 1 and Child 2 were reviewed and updated by the parents.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication for a child was located in an accessible first aid kit in the Bumble Bees classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication was immediately removed from the first aid kit and placed in a secured, labeled medication storage area, out of reach of children.
2025-03-03 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: Staff person #2--- has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Self-Learning Module - Better Kid Care but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

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 Person was enrolled in the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training on 4/21/2025. The training will be completed by 4/21/2025, and a copy of the certificate will be placed in their staff file.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 does not include an examination of communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Member was scheduled for an updated health assessment with a physician/CRNP. A corrected form that includes both the communicable disease examination and a documented assessment of their suitability to work in childcare.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director made sure the staff member signed the disclosure statement
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of Ibuprofen was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Koala classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

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 director ensured the bottle of ibuprofen was not accessible to children.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a spray bottle was labeled "water" but the contents were soap and water. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teacher in the classroom made sure the spray bottle was labeled soap and water.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can in the Norwhals classroom contained toilet paper but the trash can was not lined with a trash bag.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teacher put the trash bag in the trash can.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was on the teacher chair, accessible to children in the Bumble Bees classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teachers put away the first aid kit, and not accessible for children.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that hand washing signs were not posted by the sink in the bathroom or the sink in the classroom in the Bumble Bees and Norwhals classrooms. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director posted the hand washing sign in the classroom sinks during the inspection.
2025-03-03 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire drill log on file showed that a fire drill was conducted on 12/17/24 and again on 2/26/25 which is 71 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director gave the inspector the wrong fire drill, one OneDrive, but the correct was posted in the classroom.
2024-08-09 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement on file for child 1 was completed with persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released during the inspection. The child's parent is a teacher and filled it in right away.
2024-03-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 now includes the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.
2024-03-01 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: Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 2 was signed online by the employee and the witness and on two different days. Staff member 1 has not resided in PA for the last 5 years and does not have documentation of out of state clearances and has been employed more than 45 days. The updated mandated reporter training on file for staff member 3 was completed more than 60 months of the original date of the training. The initial training was completed on 8/1/18 and updated on 11/6/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director and staff member 2 both signed a new disclosure statement on the same day/time. The new disclosure statement is on file. Staff member 1 will not return to work until all out of state clearances are obtained. Mandated reporter training is on file for staff member 3.
2024-03-01 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 2.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
Documentation of two year's experience working with children was obtained and placed on file for staff member 2.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the preschool and pre k counts classrooms were using styrofoam plates during lunch.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Styrofoam, plates were removed during inspection.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.116 - School-Age Children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.116

Description: School-Age Children

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the after-school program didn't have a scheduled homework time.

Correction Required: When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided in accordance with arrangements determined by the parent and the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director notified staff they need to change the schedule to include homework time. Updated schedule was sent to certification representative.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 didn't include the home address of 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 child is no longer enrolled in program.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) - Written instructions/Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)/3270.133(3)

Description: Written instructions/Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the medication on file for child 2 which included an epi-pen and an inhaler, didn't include a label with the child's name on it or the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director reached out the child's parents and obtained the correct label and written instructions for the prescription. Documentation was sent to certification representative.
2023-05-24 Renewal 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, it was observed that staff member 3 was caring for children unsupervised. Staff member 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff member 2 was in the room with her but completed a pediatric first aid/cpr from someone who wasn't PQAS certified to teach pediatric first aid/cpr.

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 training has been completed, staff member 3 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff member 3, staff member 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director put another staff member who completed all pre-service training in the classroom to supervise staff member 3 and staff member 2.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff members did not wash their hands before serving snack to the afterschool children.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director provided instructions on how to properly wash their hands while in ratio.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of expired mayonnaise in the preschool refrigerator and the pre k counts classroom. Both bottles were thrown away at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mayonnaise was thrown away at time of inspection.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The school age program couldn't provide documentation of completing an annual emergency drill.

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.)
The director and staff conducted an emergency drill on the last day of school.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person 2 will have until June 23, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff member 2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff member 2, staff member 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director placed another staff member in the classroom with staff member 2 who completed all required pre service trainings.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1 and staff member 4.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
The director contacted HR to verify the hours. Documentation was sent to certification representative and placed in staff members files.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a hand sanitizer bottle was on a cart within reach of children in the pre-k counts classroom.

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 bottle of hand sanitizer was removed during inspection.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the school age staff members could not provide a fire drill log. Staff members told certification representative that they didn't know they had to conduct fire drills and haven't done so all school year.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director conducted the fire drill the last day of school and completed the fire drill log.
2023-05-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the inspection summary dated 01/04/23 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the school age entrance and the entrance used by the preschool parents. This was corrected during the visit.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The inspection summary was placed in a conspicuous location used by parents at the school age entrance and the entrance used by the preschool parents. This was corrected during the visit.
2023-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting and transitioning children is being 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director created a count and transition sheet for the staff members to record the number of students present every thirty minutes and will also document each transition during the before/after school hours. These count sheets will be sent to certification representative weekly to ensure we are in compliance.
2023-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members will supervise children at all times using primary care groups to ensure staff members know the names and whereabouts of the children at all times.
2023-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members will take a approved DHS supervision training in person with Lorrie Hall on February 6, 2023.
2023-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The legal entity will be responsible for implementing a name to face card system to assist staff with supervision and primary care groups. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will create name to face cards for each student enrolled to ensure staff members are properly supervising children at all times and they will know the name and whereabouts of the children in their primary care group. When the child arrives, they will give their name to face card to their primary staff member. The staff member will have the name to face card on their person until the child leaves the program then the staff member will put their name to face card away.
2022-11-15 Incident Investigation 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child number 1 ran away from the group and was left unsupervised for approximately 20 seconds. During this time, the child fell and injured his head.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Additional steps are being taken to supervise this specific child given his desire to elope and his disability. Keeping all doors closed at all times, keeping children engaged at all times and making sure at least one staff of the three is always positioned within 10 feet of the child. All children will be supervised at all times.
2022-10-27 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Medication for child number 1 and child number 2 was observed to not have the original container. Medication was found without the original box.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original container was obtained for medication for child #1 and #2. Medication for child number 1 and 2 was removed from the facility. Medication was removed by the parents.
2022-10-27 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: Written instructions were not present with the medication for child number 1.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Instructions per the prescription and dosage amount indicated on prescription were added to the med log. Child number 1 no longer has medication present at the facility.
2022-10-27 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: Facility person #1 had a health assessment dated 9/9/20 and updated on 11/17/22, 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.)
Health assessment for staff #1 has been updated. All health assessments for all staff will be renewed within 24 months. Staff missing updated physicals will not be permitted to work w/ children until updated.
2022-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff in the school aged room in the gymnasium had a board with primary care groups assigned but staff could not see the board or list the names of children assigned to their primary care group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A large whiteboard was purchased. YWCA York's policy includes staff listing children under the primary care giver daily on a white board as they arrive in program. The white board is kept in a location in close proximity to staff so they can monitor their core groups at all times.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The fridge in the PreK Counts classroom did not have 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.)
A thermometer was placed in the fridge immediately.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The room for the school aged children did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The SAC lesson plan was posted on the SAC bulletin board.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff in the school aged room did not have specific children assigned to them for care.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SAC staff has posted specified primary groups
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no Emergency transportation plan located in the school aged room, preschool room, or PreK Counts room.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This info is included on the posting with emergency numbers and was posted on the day of licensing.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no posting indicating pick up and drop off procedures.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All safe routes were posted in the program by the licensing regs and emergency info in an obvious space.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: In the gymnasium during before school care, one staff left with a child, leaving the other staff member with 13 children who were a mix of younger and older school aged children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was disciplined for this incident because all staff are trained to manage ratios upon hire. Staff is no longer employed.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The school aged room, preschool room, and PreK Counts room did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Postings were immediately hung up in all classrooms
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: First aid kit in the preschool room was missing tape, gloves, scissors, and tweezers. Corrected on site.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tape, gloves, scissors, and tweezers were added to the first aid kit, corrected on site.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: There was no lidded trash can observed in the preschool classroom bathroom. There was no lidded trashcan observed in the PreK Counts bathroom.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lidded trash cans were placed in both bathrooms immediately, see photo.
2021-08-12 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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