YORK DAY NURSERY

YORK, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity144
Est. price$968/mo

Contact information

Address450 E PHILADELPHIA ST, YORK, PA, 17403

CityYORK, PA 17403

CountyYork

Phone(717) 854-1300

Operating details

Capacity144

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 3, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

Join the waitlist

Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.

Location

Using Address for Location

Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:

450 E PHILADELPHIA ST, YORK, PA, 17403, YORK, PA 17403

Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/5/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3))

    Documentation of the TB test on file for staff member 1 was dated 3/23/23, which is more than one year from their start date at the facility. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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. Correction: Staff was sent for an updated TB test Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/12/2025
  2. Medium risk9/5/2025

    Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

    During a correction verification visit, it was observed that the staff members in Toddler 2 classroom could not name the children assigned to them in their primary care groups. Staff members in the Pre K 2 classroom, were dividing their primary care groups when certification representative asked them to name their primary care groups. Requirement: 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. Correction: All staff are required to attend a mandatory primary care card training and sign off on our new care card policy for staff supervision. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  3. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

    Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

    During the time of inspection, it was observed that the school age first aid kit was on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The first aid kit was picked up off the floor and placed out of the reach of students. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/29/2025
  4. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accesible to children in the cafeteria/school age child care space. Vaseline was accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the pre k 1 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Vaseline was removed from the unlocked draw and was no longer accessible to children Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/29/2025
  5. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

    Original container (3270.66(b))

    During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a unlabeled spray bottle by the sink in the Pre K 1 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 unlabeled spray bottle in Pre K 1 was properly labeled Soap and Water during the inspection Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/29/2025
  6. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    During the time of inspection, it was observed that the baseboard by the sink in the pre k 1 classroom wasn't fastened to the wall. The bottom of the door frame around the shed in the nature playground was rotting out and had sharp edges. 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: Our maintenance person was contact to fix the baseboard by the sink in the Pre K 1 classroom and to replace the frame of the nature center playground shed on/before Friday 8/15/2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/15/2025
  7. Medium risk7/1/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling in the kitchen area in the infant classroom. Plaster around the sink in the pre k 1 classroom was coming off. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The wall in the infant room kitchen area will be repainted and free of peeling paint on/before Friday August 15, 2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/15/2025
  8. Medium risk7/1/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with pretend people and a basket with baby clothes were broken in the young toddler classroom. A basket was broken with cut up paper in the two year old classroom. A basked was cracked with animals and a basket was broken with manipulatives in the pre k 2 classroom. All broken/bins were removed 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: All broken bins were removed out of all classrooms during the inspection Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/29/2025
  9. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

    Written consent/Medication log (3270.133(6)/3270.133(7))

    Documentation of a medication log was not on file for child 1. The medication was administered to the child in March 2025 and July 2025. Requirement: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: Parents was provided with a new medication log to fill out and sign Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025

2024

  1. High risk10/28/2024

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

    Facility self reported that child 1 was left alone and unsupervised outside of the gym in the hall for roughly two minutes. 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. 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 communication while supervising 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. Correction: All staff members will take a 2-hour training regarding communicating and teamwork while supervising and implement the ideas/suggestions learned in the training while supervising children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/17/2025

Showing the 25 most recent of 71 records on file; the full history loads with the interactive view.

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:

  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$968/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: YORK, York County
  • Capacity: 144
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

What parents actually pay

No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.

Add what you pay

Anonymous. One report per family. It helps other parents budget honestly.

Parent Reviews

More daycares in YORK, PA