Adamstown YMCA
Adamstown YMCA is a certified child care center in Adamstown, PA, with capacity for 35 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 12 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 12/12/25, it was observed that the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include information regarding the staff person's ability to provide care to children.
On 12/12/25, it was observed that the facility fire detection system had not been tested every 30 days. The last recorded facility system test was on 12/4/24.
On 4/24/25, it was observed that a Peace Lilly plant was on the table in the common area outside of the gym. Peace Lilly plants are considered toxic. CORRECTED ON SITE.
On 4/24/25, it was observed that the cover of the metal baseboard was broken and laying on the floor.
On 12/6/24, it was observed that the facility had not completed an Emergency Drill in the previous 12 months.
On 12/18/23, at approximately 7:45 am, it was observed that there was a lapse in supervision for an unknown amount of time. Upon entering the lobby/gym area it was observed that staff person 1 was across the lobby in the play area with 3 school age children. Upon entering the gym, it was observed that 5 school age children were alone in the room. One child was playing with a ball and the other 4 were climbing on a stack of chairs. One child returned to the gym after approximately 1 minute. Staff person 1 and the 2 remaining children returned to the gym after approximately 2 minutes.
On 12/18/23, it was observed that the 8 school age children did not wash their hands before morning snack.
On 12/18/23, it was observed that 4 school age children were climbing on 6 stacks of adult size chairs that were stacked 2-7 chairs high in the gym. There was no protective surfacing under the chairs to prevent injury in the event of a fall.
On 12/12/22, it was observed that the kitchen playset in the Kindergarten classroom was broken on the left side near the bottom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
On 6/16/22, it was observed that cleaning supplies were kept in the unlocked, under the sink cabinet in the kitchenette in the basement classroom. Children were observed in the classroom and the kitchenette was accessible to the children. CORRECTED ON SITE.
On 6/16/22, it was observed that child 2 did not have signed parental permission for emergency medical care or minor first aid. Child was present on the day of inspection.
On 6/16/22, it was observed that child 2 did not have signed parental consent for swimming while at the swimming pool.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
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Common questions
Has Adamstown YMCA had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Dec 18, 2023 (supervision): “On 12/18/23, at approximately 7:45 am, it was observed that there was a lapse in supervision for an unknown amount of time. Upon entering the lobby/gym area it was observed that staff person 1 was across the lobby in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Adamstown YMCA?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Adamstown YMCA since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Adamstown YMCA’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 30, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Adamstown YMCA compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?
It is tied for #26 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Adamstown YMCA last inspected?
Dec 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Adamstown YMCA?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Reading And Berks County.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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