YWCA OF YORK DAY CARE CENTER

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

Staff Person #1 left Child #1 alone in the Sharks room without supervision. Requirement: 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 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. Correction: Upon discovery of the incident, Child #1 was immediately returned to direct staff supervision. Due to our no tolerance supervision policy Staff Person #1 was immediately terminated. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

In the outdoor play space, Cert Rep observed that the wooden jungle gym's log bridge had a gap several inches wide that created a tripping hazard for children. Also in the outdoor play space, Cert Rep observed that a green handle on the wooden jungle gym, located at the top left of the ladder next to the log bridge, was loose and created a hazard for children. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The affected wooden jungle gym is removed from use until corrective actions are completed. The gap in the log bridge will be repaired, and the loose green handle located at the top left of the ladder next to the log bridge is secured to eliminate potential hazards. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

In the file for Staff #2 the Cert Rep determined that the current first aid training certificate is incomplete as it does not contain a QR code. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff #2 first aid training certificate with the QR was obtained and placed in her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

The file for Staff #3 contains documentation indicating that the prior Fire Safety certificate expired 10/31/24 and that the current Fire Safety training certificate was completed 3/2/26. The current Fire Safety training was completed late. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Staff #3 completed the required Fire Safety training on 3/2/26, and updated documentation is now maintained in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

The file for Staff # 1 indicated that the prior State Police clearance expired 1/23/26 and the current clearance is effective 2/16/26. The prior Child Abuse clearance expired 2/4/26 and the current clearance is effective 2/19/26. The prior DHS FBI clearance expired 2/12/21 and the current clearance is effective 3/2/26. The prior NSOR clearance expired 1/28/26 and the current clearance is effective 2/23/26. All four clearances were updated late. The file for Staff #4 contained a Disclosure Statement without a signature date. (This was corrected on site.) The file for Staff #5 did not include a rap sheet for this staff member's criminal record. The file for Staff #10 contained an incomplete Disclosure Statement that was not signed by a witness. (Corrected 4/21/26) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: The file for Staff #1 indicated that the required background clearances were not maintained as current. The prior State Police, Child Abuse, DHS FBI, and NSOR clearances had expired before updated clearances were obtained. The Disclosure Statement for Staff #4 was completed and dated appropriately at the time of the inspection and is now maintained in the staff file. Staff #5 is no longer employed with us. The Disclosure Statement for Staff #10 was completed with the required witness signature and is now fully compliant and maintained in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In the outdoor play area, Cert Rep observed several gaps in the playground surface that created a tripping hazard for children. Requirement: 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. Correction: Following the observation of gaps in the playground surface that created tripping hazards, the entire playground flooring will be addressed. Repairs and replacements will be completed to ensure the outdoor play surface is even, secure, and free of gaps that could pose safety risks to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

In the SACC room, Cert Rep observed a brown, sticky substance inside the refrigerator, on the top shelf of the door and also a purple stain on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator itself. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. Correction: The refrigerator in the SACC room was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to remove all visible residue and stains. All interior surfaces, including shelves and the door, were cleaned using appropriate sanitizing procedures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months (3270.124(f))

Cert Rep observed that the EC forms, in the 2023 Toyota Sienna transport van, for Children #'s 1 and 2 did not contain documentation indicating they have been updated every 6 months, as required. Child #1's EC form was last updated 7/23/24 and Child #2's EC form was last updated 7/31/24. Requirement: 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. Correction: The EC form for Children #1 has been reviewed and updated to ensure current information is documented. Updated EC forms are now maintained in the transport vehicle as required. Child #2 has not been enrolled since October 2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

The file for Staff #7 contained a prior health assessment that expired 2/26/22 and a current health assessment that was completed 2/26/26. The current health assessment was not completed in a timely manner. The file for Staff #8 contained a prior health assessment that expired 11/15/23 and a current health assessment that was completed 12/21/25. The current health assessment was not completed in a timely manner. The file for Staff #9 contained a prior health assessment that expired 10/30/23 and a current health assessment that was completed 12/10/25. The current health assessment was not completed in a timely manner. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff #7 has completed the required health assessment, and the current documentation dated 2/26/26 is now maintained in the staff file. To prevent recurrence, Directors will track health assessment expiration dates for all staff and provide reminders in advance of expiration to ensure timely completion. Staff files will be reviewed regularly to verify that all health assessments remain current and compliant. Staff #8 has completed the required health assessment, and the updated documentation dated 12/21/25 is now on file. Staff #9 has completed the required health assessment, and the current assessment dated 12/10/25 is now maintained in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5))

The staff file for Staff #6 contained an incomplete Health Assessment that did not include answers for question #2 which asks if the individual has any communicable diseases, or question #3, which asks, is this individual suitable to provide childcare? Requirement: 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. Correction: The Health Assessment for Staff #6 was reviewed and completed to include responses to all required questions, including confirmation regarding communicable diseases and determination of suitability to provide childcare. The completed Health Assessment is now maintained in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

The file for Staff #10 did not contain any references. Requirement: 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. Correction: The required references for Staff #10 have been obtained and are now maintained in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

During the time of inspection, it was observed that an infant was sleeping with a pacifier attached to a clip causing a choking hazard. This was corrected during the inspection. An infant had a wipe in their mouth causing a choking hazard. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The staff removed the clip from the pacifier during inspection and the wipe from the child's mouth was removed during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

Documentation of the state police clearance and child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1 were both volunteer clearances and staff member 1 is working as an aide and in ratio with children. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Correction: Employment state police clearance and a employment child abuse clearance are now on file for staff member 1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container (3270.66(b))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: 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. Correction: The spray bottle was labeled during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the infant classroom had a water mark on it which could indicate a leak. This was corrected during the inspection. The rubber playground surfacing had large holes in it causing a tripping hazard. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: 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. Correction: The tile was replaced with a new tile immediately after the inspection. The holes in the playground surfacing were covered until they are filled with the rubber surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling by the closet and the main door in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. Paint was peeling by the play kitchen in classroom number 3. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The peeled paint was covered by tape at the time of the inspection in the infant classroom and in classroom number 3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training chair - sanitized (3270.82(d))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a training chair was located in the bathroom in classroom 4 that contained the sanitized solution. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. Correction: The training toilet was dumped during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a container with pretend phones was broke and the bottom of the brown chair was ripped in classroom 3. Both of these were corrected during the inspection. A bin with plastic animals was cracked in classroom 4. This was corrected during the inspection. There was a cracked piece of equipment on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection. A basket was broke in classroom 7. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: 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. Correction: The broken and cracked containers in classroom 3, classroom 4 and classroom 7 were thrown away and the ripped part of the chair was taped during the inspection in classroom 3. The cracked piece of equipment on the playground was thrown away during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the daily schedule was not posted in classroom 12 and classroom 13. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: The daily schedule was created and posted during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the complete address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: 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. Correction: The parent was brought into the office at pick up to complete the address on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in classroom 10. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: 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. Correction: The emergency transportation plan was posted in room 10 during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a sippy cup was not labeled with a child's name in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: The sippy cup was labeled immediately during inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

Documentation of a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity was not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: A letter signed by the representative of the training entity was obtained during the inspection for staff member 1 was obtained and placed in the staff's file during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a large knife with the cover on it was accessible to children. The knife was approximately fourteen inches from the handle to the tip of the knife. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The knife was removed immediately from the area where it was accessible to children. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene (3270.134(a)/3270.152)

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the staff did not wash their hands prior to serving snack and the children didn't wash their hands before eating snack. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. Correction: Immediate reinforcement of handwashing protocols for staff and children. Staff will be instructed to wash their hands thoroughly before serving snacks, and children will be guided to wash their hands before eating. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).