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Ymca Day Care

Reading, PA · Berks County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
631 WASHINGTON ST, Reading, PA 19601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
215 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 378-4775
631 WASHINGTON ST
Reading, PA 19601
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251053
License Issued
Feb 20, 2026
Active Through
Feb 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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Carol
2014-05-31 22:46:57
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Personally I would not recommend their child care. I've seen various classroom and seen nothing impressive. They let infants cry on the floor while all 4 "teachers" stood there and chatted not paying attention to that infant. Most classrooms play in the gym or another room for over a hour and aren't teaching the children anything but social skills, maybe.
They yell at the children when they don't listen, they show no compassion when a child misses they mom/dad. It is a very unstructured program.

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The YMCA Child Care Centers provide care for infants through Kindergarten children year-round. The YMCA Child Care program is open to the entire community and is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and our centers are recognized as Keystone STARS rated.

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
2026-06-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-06-26 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2026-04-01 Unannounced Monitoring 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: On 4/13/26 an unannounced inspection occurred. A physical site and review of staff files conducted. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file indicated the need for this staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances. The CPSL requires staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances prior to working in a child care role at the facility.

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. Staff #1may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children at the facility until all required clearances are obtained and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed from direct and routine interaction with children. Staff #1 will apply for the needed clearances and will not return to a child care role until all clearances have been received and Staff #1 is cleared to work in a child care role. Staff #1 received the MSOR on 4/13/26 and the MCORI on 4/13/26.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Fee agreements for child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, and child #8 were 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 Director reviewed the children's files immediately on 11/18/2025 and signed the fee agreements for child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, and child #8 the same day the issue was identified during the DHS inspection. The lack of signatures occurred because the enrollment specialist did not provide the completed forms to the Director for final signature. All agreements are now fully signed and up to date, and copies have been placed in each child's file.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Ounce Scale (child service report) dated 5/26/2025 on file for child #3 was not signed by the child's parent/guardian.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 Ounce Scale Child Service Report dated 5/26/2025 form has been signed and placed in the child's file. The oversight occurred because the unsigned Ounce Scale report was not returned to the Floor manager after the initial review. All current Ounce reports have now been checked to ensure they contain the required parent/guardian signature
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not contain mother's work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #2 has updated the emergency contact form to include the mother's telephone number. The corrected form has been placed in the child's file, and the information in the emergency binder has also been updated. The Floor Manger reviewed all other children's emergency contact forms to ensure they are complete and contain required addresses and phone numbers.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. At that time, immunization summary on file for child #1 received 2 of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, 1 of 3 does of the Rotavirus, DTaP, Pneumococcal, and HIB vaccines, and 1 of 2 doses of the IPV vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler. See LIS code sheet for DOB.

Correction Required: 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). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 11/18/2025 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After the inspection, the parents submitted the updated immunization records. The child had already received all required immunizations, but the updated shot records had not been provided to the Floor Manager prior to inspection. The updated immunization record is now on file.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff in both the infant and older toddler rooms were observed to diaper a child and not wash their own or the child's hands afterwards.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Following the observation, staff completed a refresher on diapering and handwashing expectations. They acknowledged the requirement to wash their hands and the child's hands after every diaper change. Supervisors will monitor the diapering process to ensure the correction is being followed. Step-by-step instructions was posted at each diapering station to support compliance.
2025-11-18 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The following staff health assessments were not updated within 24 months. Staff person #5: Health assessments on file are dated 6/7/2023 and 7/30/2025. Staff person #9: Health assessments on file are dated 6/28/2023 and 7/15/2025. Staff person #10: Health assessments on file are dated 9/15/2023 and 10/29/2025. Staff person #11: Health assessments on file are dated 3/14/2023 and 10/15/2025. Staff person #13: Health assessments on file are dated 11/29/2022 and 10/16/2025.

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.)
During the renewal inspection on 11/18/2025, it was identified that several staff health assessments were not updated within the required 24-month timeframe: · Staff #5: 6/7/2023 7/30/2025 · Staff #9: 6/28/2023 7/15/2025 · Staff #10: 9/15/2023 10/29/2025 · Staff #11: 3/14/2023 10/15/2025 · Staff #13: 11/29/2022 10/16/2025
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for staff person #3 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will obtain a new health assessment using the DHS-recommended Adult Health Assessment form, which includes the required examination for communicable diseases and the physician/CRNP's determination of suitability to work in child care. Once completed, the updated form confirming the individual is free of communicable diseases and suitable to provide carewill be placed in the staff file.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #5 Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of Child #4 and Child #5 were contacted on 11/18/2025, and child #5 completed and signed the required parental consent sections for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #4 parent will sign on 12.11.25. The updated emergency contact form was placed in child's #5 files and will be sent to the DHS rep. Child #4 form will be put the child's file and sent to DHS rep as soon a parent fills and signs.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the emergency plan training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #7: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 6/10/2024 and 7/1/2025. Staff person #14: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 2/20/2024 and 9/23/2025.

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.)
· A mandatory training session will be scheduled within next 30 business days to review the center's Emergency Operations Plan, including evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, fire, medical emergencies, and communication procedures. · All staff signatures, dates, and training verification forms will be collected and placed in each employee's personnel file and in the facility's Emergency Training Binder. · Any staff who are absent on the training date will receive one-on-one training before their next scheduled shift. · The Emergency Plan Training Log will be completed in full and maintained in the office. All childcare staff will receive Emergency Plan Training on the same designated date each year. Having one unified annual training date eliminates confusion, prevents staff from missing the training, and ensures that everyone receives the same information at the same time. This approach also makes it easier for the Director to track attendance, identify anyone who still needs the training, and maintain accurate documentation for DHS compliance.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/28/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member successfully completed her Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification on February 28, 2025. However, the Childcare Director unintentionally overlooked placing the updated certification into the staff file. The certificate has now been added to the file to ensure full compliance with DHS requirements.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the fire safety training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #6: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 8/2/2024 and 9/26/2025. Staff person #8: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 12/12/2023 and 1/3/2025. Staff person #11: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 1/14/2024 and 10/13/2025.

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.)
All staff (Staff #6, #8, and #11) have completed their Fire Safety Training, and updated certificates have been placed in their personnel files. The Director has verified that each file now contains the current documentation required by DHS. Fire Safety Training will now be scheduled for the same month every year. This ensures all staff are trained within the DHS-required 12-month window and reduces the risk of late renewals. New staff will not start until they have thier fire safety completed
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been 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 person #3 will be enrolled in a PQAS-approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR training by childcare Director The staff member will be supervised by a fully qualified AGS at all times until the PQAS-approved certification is completed. Proof of enrollment, attendance, and the new certificate will be placed in the staff file and sent to DHS rep

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