Ywca Of York Day Care Center - York PA Child Care Center

320 E MARKET ST , YORK PA 17403
(717) 845-2631

About the Provider

Description:

This center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC helps ensure that all of our children are safe, our teachers are well trained, and our curriculum prepares young children for school. We also are a STAR 4 (highest level) center through Keystone Stars and continue to meet the requirements of this distinction

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174369
  • Capacity: 326
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 5th grade
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC Accredited, Keystone 4 Star Center
  • Rate Range Before and After School = $85 - $110 Newborn - Preschool = $170 - $140
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Mandarin, Spanish
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • 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
2020-01-31 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20 staff person 1 placed a child (age 3) in a bathroom and closed the door. The child was enclosed in the bathroom for approximately 47 seconds. Child was unsupervised during this time period.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member involved was immediately terminated. All staff reminded of supervision and anti-restraint policy and received additional training on calm down techniques and positive guidance strategies.
2020-01-31 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20 staff person 1 placed a child (age 3) in a bathroom, closed the door, and turned off the lights. The child was restrained in the bathroom for approximately 47 seconds. The child was placed in the bathroom because they hit another child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person was terminated immediately. All other staff received additional training on calming environments and positive guidance.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2020, it was observed that staff person 1 had a physical on file dated 1/15/17 that expired on 1/15/19. Staff person 1 did not update their physical until 1/3/2020 creating a lapse of 1 year.

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.)
An email was sent to all staff reminding them to put notification on their calendars at least 3 months prior to their physical expiration so they can schedule a visit and avoid any lapse in the regulation.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2020, it was observed that blind cords were dangling within reach of the children in classroom 6 (turtles). Dangling blind cords pose a potential strangulation hazard to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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.)
Blind cord was immediately fixed. Staff were reminded of regulation and reminded to keep the rope up and secured at all times.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/24/2020 it was observed that CPSL law was not followed correctly. Staff person 2 (hire date 4/10/19) had an FBI clearance that was submitted on 4/16/19. All staff must have proof of submission of clearances on file before starting employment with children. Staff person 3 (hire date 10/22/19) submitted their FBI clearance on 9/25/19. The provisional hire period for staff person 3 ended on 1/22/19. The FBI clearance for staff person 3 is not on file and they are past their provisional hire period.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy was reviewed with chief HR officer on day of licensing, A change was made to the orientation process that will assure this will not happen again. Facility person 3 is not working in the program until FBI clearance is received.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.104(a) - Locked or inaccessible/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/24/2020, it was observed that the latch on the cabinet under the changing table was loose in classroom 3. Cleaning materials (toxics) were stored in the cabinet that was located at floor level allowing toxics to be accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded to inform supervisor and maintenance immediately when a safety latch becomes dysfunctional. Latch was fixed on 1/24/20 prior to completion of licensing visit.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that child 1 did not have signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact information must be collected on each child at the time of enrollment.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.131(a)(2) - Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that child 7, a young toddler (age 1 1/2), had not had a physical update 6 months from their last physical. Child 7 had a physical on file dated 5/8/18, update would have been due 11/2018. Physicals for young toddlers should be conducted every 6 months.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Attached is the toddlers physical. Moving forward all children with past due physicals will be suspended from program until an updated physical is obtained.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that the trash can in room 4 that is used for diapers was broken. The lid was not able to be raised hands free. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash can was replaced. A note indicating to staff to report broken items to maintenance immediately was added to the classroom monthly DHS checklist.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that staff person 2 had a physical on file that expired on 12/26/18. A new physical was not obtained until 1/27/19. Staff maintained continued employment without an updated physical.

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.)
ELC Director will record all staff physicals 2 months prior to due date on his outlook calendar to remind them to get physicals done prior to due date.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that staff person 1 had clearances on file that had expired in August of 2018 (state police 8/7/18, child abuse 8/19/18, FBI 8/14/18). New clearances were not obtained before the expiration date of the previous clearances (state police 12/31/18, child abuse 8/30/18, FBI 9/26/18).

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 clearance dates have been recorded by chief HR Officer and she will begin the process to renew clearances earlier so the renewal date will preceed the expiration going forward.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that about 2 feet of the floor trim in the gross motor classroom was separated from the wall.

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.)
Cove base was repaired in the gross motor classroom. Maintenance requests are submitted as soon as issues are noticed and fixed as soon as possible by the maintenance team.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that the hand washing sign was missing from the sink in the bathroom in classroom 6. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.)
Handwashing sign was reposted immediately. Signage was added to the monthly DHS classroom checklist.
2018-08-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 was involved in two incidents of physical punishment to a child. On 8/16/18, child 2 was pushed and restrained into a bus seat by staff person 1 with their hand on or near the child's throat after the child refused to stay seated. On 8/17/18 child 1 was put onto the ground in a wrestler's move by staff person 1 after an altercation with another child and the staff person.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person was not permitted to return to the YWCA as an employee. All YWCA policies support positive and affirming behavior prevention strategies. Zero tolerance of any physical or harsh treatment is upheld.
2018-02-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/15/18 it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 9/5/17) had not completed mandated reporter training within their first 90 days of hire. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/2/18 when it should have been completed by 12/5/17.

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.)
Staff person 1 mandated reporter training has been completed and reviewed by DHS Specialist during visit. Chief HR Officer will work with Chief Officer of children/youth programs to facilitate the mandated reporter online training immediately following orientation training the first day of employment.

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