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Downtown YMCA

Erie, PA · Erie County
31 W 10TH ST, Erie, PA 16501
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Quick Facts

Capacity
270 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 455-9356
31 W 10TH ST
Erie, PA 16501
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255053
License Issued
Jun 6, 2026
Active Through
Jun 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-10 Swimming 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During an excursion to Camp Sherwin, there was no emergency contact form in the pool area for child #1, receiving care in that space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact for child #1 was placed in the emergency binder and binder was organized to make emergency forms easier to find when needed.
2026-07-10 Swimming 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments on file for Facility Person #1 and #2, who serve as a lifeguards for the program during excursions to Camp Sherwin that include swimming, were each completed more than 24 months prior.

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.)
Health assessment for staff person #1 and staff person #2 shall be completed and placed in employee file.
2026-07-10 Swimming 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3, who serves as a lifeguard for the program during excursions to Camp Sherwin which include swimming, was incomplete as it did not include the results or date disseminated.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . 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 #3 may not work with children as a part of the child care program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The complete criminal history clearance for staff #3 was placed in their file.
2026-07-10 Swimming 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During an excursion to Camp Sherwin, there were no tweezers in the first aid kit in the pool area where children were receiving care.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was exposed foam on a torn child-size sofa.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The chair was taped but tape did not stay so the chair was removed from the room.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The current agreement on file for child #6 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator signed the agreement and this was place in child's file.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The admission date on the agreement on file for child #2 was incorrect, as per the operator's statement. There was no admission date on the agreement on file for child #6.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admission date for child #2 was corrected. Admission date for child #6 was added to the form and form was placed in the child's file.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number,

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent added the health insurance policy number to the emergency contact form on file for child #2.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The current/initial health assessment on file for child #1 was dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance. There was no health assessment on file for child #5, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment of child #5 was provided and placed in child's file. Health assessment for child #1 was placed in child's file.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 24 months after their previous health assessment on file.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The stall completed the health assessment and is on file.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: There was no written feeding schedule present from the parent of one of the enrolled infants.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Feeding schedule was provided by parent immediately.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the emergency plan was reviewed within the previous 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was reviewed and documentation of this review is kept on file annually.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The pediatric first aid & CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cpr was completed by facility person #3. and the paperwork was placed in their file.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The current criminal history, child abuse and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the prior respective clearance on file. The current FBI and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #5 were completed more than 60 months after the prior respective clearance on file. The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was incomplete. The disclosure statement signed and on file for Facility Person #7 was not the most updated form of the disclosure statement at the time of their hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will comply with all staff having a criminal history record, child abuse clearance, disclosure statement on file and complete.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #1 and #2 were classified as assistant group supervisors. Based on their respective levels of education documented, there was insufficient child care experience documented and on file to meet the requirements to serve as assistant group supervisors.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 and #2 provided verification of hours to be classified as assistant group supervisors and this is on file.

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