Ymca West End
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday through Friday 6 AM to 6 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing date was added to the agreement. Photo verification was emailed on 2/25/26 |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 1.29.26 is dated more than 60 days after the child's enrollment. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child has current health assessment in file. |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, included 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: ·Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2.11.26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was removed from care on 2/12/26, until such time as the parent completed vaccines or provided exemption letter. Written, signed exemption letter was provided by parent on 2/13/26. Copy was sent via email on 2/25/26 for verification as well as a copy added to child's file. |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log for Room 207 includes test dates 8.29.25 & 9.29.25, more than 30 days apart 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evidence of meeting the 30 day requirement was provided for all other dates, an additional test was conducted in February within the 30 days. Photo sent via email for verification. |
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| 2025-11-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: The following was self-reported non-compliance: According to staff written and verbal statements, Staff person #1 shoved a shelving unit toward Child #1 in an attempt to stop the child from running, hitting Child #1 in the face with the shelf during the incident. This resulted in an injury to the child. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was immediately removed from the classroom upon notification of the incident, and placed on administrative leave. Staff person #1 was terminated at the end of the day of the incident. |
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| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form spaces were left blank due to Child #2 not having any special medical needs, however, the spaces have now been crossed out and N/A added. A copy of the corrected form was emailed to DHS rep for verification. |
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| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 file did have two written non family references, one was overlooked at the time of inspection. Both were sent via email to DHS rep for verification. |
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| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 file contained HS diploma and college diploma, along with training record of hours. An updated transcript from both colleges attended was sent via email to DHS rep, and added to the staff file in the classroom. |
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| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was an unlidded trashcan in Room 205 that contained empty individual milk containers and wrappers that children had thrown away after snack. There was an unlidded trashcan in Room 207 that contained soiled facial tissues. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans with lids were added to both classrooms. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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