YMCA OF THE ROSES CITY CENTER

LANCASTER, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

2.6based on state inspection data
Capacity53
Est. price$1,021/mo

Contact information

Address265 HARRISBURG AVE, LANCASTER, PA, 17603

CityLANCASTER, PA 17603

CountyLancaster

Phone(717) 393-9622

Operating details

Capacity53

SubsidiesY

License dateNovember 20, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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265 HARRISBURG AVE, LANCASTER, PA, 17603, LANCASTER, PA 17603

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026

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  • Medium-High11
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    The facility did not have a written policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Requirement: 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. Correction: A written policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was created. The policy is now in the Emergency Plan and Staff handbook and posted on the Parent Board. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  2. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Plan posted (3270.27(d))

    The facility's Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: DHS board is now in hallway, outside of director's office, in a conspicuous location used by parents. The parent info board includes the facility's Emergency Plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  3. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

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

    Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not have documentation of having completed annual fire safety training. 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 Persons #1 and #2 will complete annual fire safety training and documentation of the completed training will be placed in their staff files. All staff that have been employed by the YMCA for more than 12 months will take Fire Safety training before 7/24/2026. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/24/2026
  4. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    Hand sanitizers, potting soil (marked "keep out of reach of children"), magic erasers and a swiffer mop with floor cleaner solution, were accessible to children (corrected on-site). Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site. All toxic materials were put out of reach or locked up in the closet during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/19/2026
  5. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Original container (3270.66(b))

    Magic erasers were not labeled as cleaning materials (corrected on-site). 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: Corrected on site. Magic Erasers were labeled with their contents during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/19/2026
  6. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    The ceiling filter and vents in the PKC room, had dust accumulation and one of the light covers was dirty. 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 Facilities Dept. cleaned the ceiling filter, vents, and light cover in the PKC Room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/14/2026
  7. Medium risk5/19/2026

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

    The Financial Agreement for Child #3 did not specify the fee to be charged weekly. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: Child #3 no longer attends the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/29/2026
  8. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    The files for Children #1 - #5 did not include a completed Child Service Report (or STARS approved child assessment tool) completed in the past 6 months and shared with the families. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Children #1, #2, #3 no longer attend the program. Child Service Reports will be completed for Children #4 and #5. They will be shared with the parents, and a copy will be placed in the children's files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/14/2026
  9. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

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

    The Emergency Contact Forms did not include the enrolling parent's contact information as follows: * Children #3 and #5: the enrolling parent's work address and phone number was not included * Child #4: the enrolling parent's work phone number was not included Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Child #3 no longer attends the program. The parents of Children #4 and #5 completed new Emergency Contact Forms with all required areas filled out accurately and completely. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/14/2026
  10. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

    Child #5's Emergency Contact form did not include information on the child's special needs. These areas were left blank. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 was updated by the parent, to include "NA" for special needs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/22/2026
  11. Medium risk5/19/2026

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

    There was no current, updated health report on file for Child #2. The only documented health report on file was dated 4/30/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Child #2 no longer attends the program. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/29/2026
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 125/19/2026

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

    Staff Person #1 did not have documentation of a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the last one on file (dated 9/14/23). 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 Person #1 now has a current health assessment on file, dated 11/17/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  13. Medium risk5/19/2026

    Safe routes posted (3270.171(c))

    Written notification of safe routes/pick-up and drop-off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office. Requirement: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction: DHS board is now in hallway, outside of director's office, in a conspicuous location used by parents. The parent info board includes written notification of safe routes (pick-up and drop-off procedures). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  14. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

    The Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement forms for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated by the parent within 6 months of the initial ones, dated 8/19/25. Requirement: 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. Correction: The parent of Child #5 completed a new Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreement, and the updated forms are filled out accurately and completely and are in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/14/2026
  15. Medium risk5/19/2026

    Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

    The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office. Requirement: 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. Correction: DHS board is now in hallway, outside of director's office, in a conspicuous location used by parents. The parent info board includes our current Certificate of Compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  16. Medium risk5/19/2026

    Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year (3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3))

    The initial health report on file for Child #2 was dated more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance, dated 4/30/24. There was no initial health report for Child #3, documenting that a physical had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Children #2 and #3 no longer attend the program. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/29/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

16Total Violations
16Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,021/month

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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: LANCASTER, Lancaster County
  • Capacity: 53
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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