Grove City YMCA Early Education Center

2025

1. Medium riskStandard 6510/29/2025

   65º F minimum (3270.70(a))

   Based on interview with staff, the boiler was not working, and therefore the heat was not turned on, resulting in the temperature in the building being 61 degrees F in the morning when the facility opened, which is below the required 65 degrees F. Requirement: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. Correction: The boiler is now fixed, and the heat is working, and the temperature is above the required 65 degrees F. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/29/2025
2. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

   Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

   The file for Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance that was lacking the dissemination date, therefore making it a non valid clearance. The file for Staff #1 also contained two mandated reported trainings that were more than 60 months apart. 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. Correction: Staff #1 emailed the Director a copy of the State Police clearance with the dissemination date. Mandated Reporter Training was completed before inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/20/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   The walls in gym have metal sticking out near the bottom of the wall that could cause cuts or bruising if a child would walk into them. 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: All metal sticking out was removed from gym walls. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/18/2025
4. Medium risk8/13/2025

   Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

   On the two outside play spaces that the infant and toddlers use there were gravel pieces observed that were less than 1 inch. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: Areas are swept with a broom and/or rake to ensure all gravel pieces less than 1 inch are removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/14/2025
5. Medium-Low risk8/13/2025

   Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

   The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee to be charged. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The per day fee amount was added to the agreement form for Child #2 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/14/2025
6. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

   Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

   The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the enrolling parent's work phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The parent's work phone number was added to Child #1's emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/14/2025
7. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

   Original label (3270.133(5))

   In Room 1 there was an Albuterol Inhaler that had expired 6.30.25. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction: An Albuterol Inhaler that is not expired replaced the expired inhaler in Room 1. The expired inhaler was sent home. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/25/2025
8. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

   Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

   The file for Staff #2 contained Pediatric First Aid that was obtained more than 90 days after staff's start date. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Violation was corrected before inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/6/2025
9. Medium risk8/13/2025

   Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

   These two occasions, 10.8.24-11.8.24 and 12.6.24-1.15.25, there were more than 30 days in between testing of the smoke detection system. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire detection system has been tested every 30 days or less. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/3/2025