Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker
Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker is a certified child care center in Bellefonte, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in Bellefonte and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until NSOR clearance is obtained and on file.
Facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill being completed within the past 12 months.
There was no documentation of a fire drill completed during the school year.
There was no record of an emergency drill completed within the past 12 months
Child #1 did not have a health assessment on file.
Emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 was missing parental consent to administer medication or special dietary restrictions.
Staff #1 was missing verification of child care experience.
Staff #2 was missing 2 written, nonfamily references.
Record for Staff Person #1 contained health assessments dated more than 2 years apart, the first being 7/21/2021 ad the subsequent being dated 8/7/2023. Corrected at time of inspection.
The file of facility person #1, hired 9/13/21, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate at the beginning of inspection. The copy of the request for the certificate was on file, dated 10/14/21. The facility did not have an approved CPSL waiver at the time of hire. Corrected on site.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $52.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $52.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations 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 Nov 20, 2025 (background checks): “Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until NSOR clearance is obtained and on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 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 Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker compare with other daycares in Bellefonte?
It is #4 of 6 centers in Bellefonte by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker last inspected?
Nov 20, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for young school-age, $55.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bellefonte Family YMCA-Marion Walker?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Centre 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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