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Preston-chambers Y-zone

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
428 Eleanor Dr, New Castle, PA 16105
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Quick Facts

Capacity
247 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 658-4766
428 Eleanor Dr
New Castle, PA 16105
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248505
License Issued
Dec 6, 2025
Active Through
Dec 6, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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PRESTON-CHAMBERS Y-ZONE is a Child Care Center in NEW CASTLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 247 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical 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 child's medical insurance number was obtained and written on the emergency contact form.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #2, both enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days(See LIS code sheet), were lacking child health reports.

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.)
Child health reports were obtained.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 who has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days(see LIS code sheet) was lacking an immunization record.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated immunization form was obtained and put in the child's file.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The following dates of testing the smoke detection system exceeded the required 30 days or less: 6.7.25-7.18.25 and 7.18.25-8.27.25.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will ensure that the smoke detection system is tested within every 30 days.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contains an emergency plan training that is more than a year old.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff received updated emergency plan training.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance and mandated reporter training. that was more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated state police clearance was obtained along with updated mandated reporter trainings for Staff #1.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contains a written evaluation that is more than a year old.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director provided and updated evaluation for Staff #1.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the medical insurance name and policy number for the child. The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the medical insurance policy number for the child.

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 medical insurance information was completed for each child.
2024-07-08 Renewal 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 file for Staff #1, 2 and 3 all contain Health Assessments that were obtained after their start dates. The file for Staff #1 and #3 both contain TB tests that were obtained after their start dates. The file for Staff #2 contains a TB test that was obtained more than 12 months prior to their start date. The file for Staff #9 was lacking a TB test result.

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.)
All staff have current health assessments and TB tests.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safety route notifications were posted.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 was lacking two nonfamily references.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 is not returning to work until the following summer. The Director will ensure that all information is gathered before beginning work.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have there current provisional Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The up to date Provisional Certificate of Compliance was posted.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5,6 and 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Pediatric First Aid.

Correction Required: taff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5, 6 and 8 will have until 12.19.24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 5, 6, and 8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5, 6 and 8, staff person #5, 6 and 8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 8 no longer works for the YMCA and Staff 5 and 6 are not returning until the summer, where the Director will ensure that all of the correct paperwork is received before they begin working.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff # 2, 3 and 4 all contain PDE FBI clearances. Staff 2, 3 and 4 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained valid DHS FBI clearances. The file for Staff #5 contains a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #5 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained a valid employment child abuse clearance. The file for Staff #7 was lacking a FBI clearance. Staff #7 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained a valid DHS FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff in question are not working until the following summer, where the Director will ensure that all paperwork is filled out correctly, and the right version of all clearances are received.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person/facility person/volunteer #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer #5 will have until 12.19.25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #5, staff person/facility person/volunteer #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This staff member was not left alone with the children and will continue to not be alone until all needed paperwork is received. Staff # 5 is not working until next summer and will have mandated reporter training before their return.

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