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Slate Belt Ymca

Pen Argyl, PA · Northampton County
315 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072
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Capacity
138 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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📞 (610) 910-4394
315 W Pennsylvania Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245015
License Issued
Nov 13, 2025
Active Through
Nov 13, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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SLATE BELT YMCA is a Child Care Center in PEN ARGYL PA, with a maximum capacity of 138 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.115(a)(8) - Included in ratio/annual training Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(8)

Description: Included in ratio/annual training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not have water safety training and was supervising 6 young school age children on the deck of the pool while staff person #3 was changing in the locker room.

Correction Required: A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water safety training completed 6/2/26. Documentation was added to the file and emailed.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address of the medical provider was added to the file and the designated individuals were updated with the address and phone number.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #7 did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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.)
We will obtain the insurance number for the file.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health report for child #2 did not include the signature of a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP and the individual's professional title. The health assessment for child #3 was not dated.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health form with a signature has been requested for child #2. The date was added for child #3.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #13 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #13 is no longer employed. A letter has been added to the file.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Previously, on 08/27/25, the requirement for using the newest disclosure statement going forward was provided as technical assistance with Staff #4. On 8/3/26, during a review of staff files, it was observed that an old version of the disclosure statement was signed for a new hire, staff #5, #7, #8 on 6/3/25, 6/3/25, 6/18/26, respectively.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 5, 7 and 8 signed the new disclosures and they were emailed for review.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff people #4, #7 and #9 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 12/2024-12/2025, 7/2025-7/2026 and 6/2025-6/2026, respectively. Staff person #4 only completed 10 hours of annual training. Staff person #7 only completed 6.5 hours of annual training and staff person #9 only completed 3.5 hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #4 must take 2 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 12/2024-12/2025. Staff person # 7 must take 5.5 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 7/2025-7/2026. Staff person #9 must take 8.5 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 6/2025-6/2026. Hours used to fulfill previous training year may not be used to fulfill current training year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 completed adult mental health first aid on 10/2025 for 8 hours and added to file. Staff #7 has added their college transcript and has 10.5 hours on PAkeys.org. Staff person #9 is no longer employed and their last day was 7/29/26. A letter has been added to their file. All staff will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not complete fire safety training within 12 months from date of hire. This is evidenced by the fire safety dated 7/20/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #7 and #9 did not complete fire safety training annually as required. This is evidenced by the fire safety training dated 6/17/25, and 6/9/25, respectively.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 completed fire safety training on 6/8/25 and 7/20/26.Staff person #7 completed fire safety on 8/4/26. Staff person #9 is no longer employed with last working day 7/29/26. A letter has been added to the file. All staff will be trained annually in fire safety.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Additionally, staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training requirements.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10 Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #9, staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #9 is no longer employed as of 7/29/26. A letter has been added to the file. All staff shall complete pre-service professional development within 90 days of hire. Pediatric CPR and first aid will be with an approved Pqas certified instructor.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 did not have 2,500 hours of childcare experience on file and staff person #18 and #20 did not have any education on file. Therefore, staff people #10, #18 and #20 could not qualify for the position they were performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #10 verification of hours has been added to the file and exceeds 2,500 hours. Staff #18 and #20 education have been added to the file.
2026-08-03 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no annual written evaluation on file for staff person #5, #6, #10, #12, #13 on file.

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.)
Evaluations were completed 8/3/26 and forwarded.
2026-07-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 7/17/26 at approximately 1:51pm, Child #1 left the pool locker room where they were under the supervision of Staff Person #2. Child #1 proceeded to walk out of the locker room, down the hallway, past the welcome center and exited the facility. Staff Person #1 attempted to follow the child, but lost sight of them outside of the locker room. Emergency services were contacted to notify them of the child having left the facility. An outside agency later located Child #1 at their residence approximately four blocks from the facility. This incident was self-reported to the Department.

Correction Required: 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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1.) Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The Legal Entity / Director will update their supervision and ratio policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children while in the pool and locker room area at all times. The policy will also include how to properly supervise children who may try to elope from the program. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group and be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. This supervision policy must be submitted to the Department prior to implementation for approval. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on this policy, and proof of that review will be kept on file at the facility. This date of correction will be when all requirements have been met. 3.) For a period of 3 months, the facility shall have no occurrences of non-compliance related to supervision of children. The operator shall demonstrate compliance on at least 2 unannounced visits over the next 3 months. This date of correction will be at least 3 months out from the date an acceptable plan of correction is submitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.) 1. Immediate Corrective Actions. 7/20/26: Review active supervision expectations with all camp staff before their shift starts. Assign staff to ensure all activity areas have appropriate supervision ratios. Staff will have their group of children identified on their clipboard with their emergency files. Identify supervision "hot spots" (restrooms, locker rooms, transitions, playground, field, entrances/exits) and assign specific staff coverage with each group of children. Extra staff will be assigned as we are able. Reinforce that staff must remain actively engaged with campers and avoid distractions such as cell phone use or conversations with other staff. Identify children with risk of elopement, maintain visual at all times. and position designated staff member close to camper. Supervision will be in compliance at all times. 2.) The Legal Entity / Director will update their supervision and ratio policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children while in the pool and locker room area at all times. The policy will also include how to properly supervise children who may try to elope from the program. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group and be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. This policy will be sent for review. Once approved, all staff will be trained in the policy, and documentation will be placed in their file. This date of correction will be 8/21/26. 3.) For a period of 3 months, the facility will have no occurrences of non-compliance related to supervision of children. We will demonstrate compliance on at least 2 unannounced visits over the next 3 months. This date of correction will be 11/11/26.
2026-07-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised when they took 3 school age children from the outdoors and then inside to the restroom. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff#3 completed online cpr training and will complete in person cpr 8/15/26. Staff #3 will not care for a group of children unsupervised.
2026-07-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) - Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(d)/3270.35(e)

Description: Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, 52 children were present in the facility. Of the staff that were present, only one person qualified as a group supervisor. This number of children requires there to be two group supervisors present.

Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two Group supervisors are scheduled full time and will be scheduled for future weeks when enrollment is over 45 children.
2026-07-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 4/10/26, and not every 30 days, as required.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A manual test was conducted 7/15/26 and documented. Manual testing will be completed monthly and documented every 30 days

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