Berwick Area YMCA Day Care
Berwick Area YMCA Day Care is a certified child care center in Berwick, PA, with capacity for 342 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 13 times and confirmed violations in 11 complaint investigations. The state cited 127 violations, 25 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (25 of 127). 38 citations came in the last 12 months, including 7 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Berwick and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Through interviews with staff, it was learned that only one staff was present with thirteen older school aged children on the return trip back from Ber Vaughn park on 7/8/26.
Staff #9 stated that summer camp began on 6/8/26 and since that date child #1 had been allowed to carry their insulin and related equipment on their person, while in care, and self-administer medication as needed and in childcare space with peers present. Staff #9 stated that they nor their staff observed child #1 administer their medication. Staff #9 stated that they did not have a medication log or permission from child #1 parent(s) for administration of the medication. Staff #9 admitted to allowing child #1 to house the unsecured medication in the refrigerator, accessible by children in care.
Staff #9 stated that summer camp began on 6/8/26 and since that date child #1 had been allowed to carry their insulin and related equipment on their person, while in care, and self-administer medication as needed and in childcare space with peers present. Staff #9 stated that they nor their staff observed child #1 administer their medication. Staff #9 stated that they did not have a medication log or permission from child #1 parent(s) for administration of the medication. Staff #9 admitted to allowing child #1 to house the unsecured medication in the refrigerator, accessible by children in care.
Staff #9 stated that summer camp began on 6/8/26 and since that date child #1 had been allowed to carry their insulin and related equipment on their person, while in care, and self-administer medication as needed and in childcare space with peers present. Staff #9 stated that they nor their staff observed child #1 administer their medication. Staff #9 stated that they did not have a medication log or permission from child #1 parent(s) for administration of the medication. Staff #9 admitted to allowing child #1 to house the unsecured medication in the refrigerator, accessible by children in care.
Continued Non-Compliance On 06/05/26 an unannounced, self-reported complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned that on 5/21/26 that child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in the bathroom on the school age floor of the facility for approximately 24 minutes. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/21/26. On 07/17/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility, and the inspector observed support staff for two separate children leave childcare space with the child they were assigned to provide support to and take the children out of the room through double doors and to the bathroom located int he hallway, without childcare staff present or being informed. Staff were asked to name the children they were supervising, and the inspector was told some of their groups were across the hall in another classroom with other staff and that they were all "watching the kids."
Staff persons #2, #4, #7, #9, were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2, #4, #7, #9, have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training. Staff #9 reported that staff #8 had cared for children unsupervised and has also not completed mandated reporter training. Staff persons #4, #7, and #9 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #4, #7, and #9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training part 1. Staff #9 reported that staff #8 had cared for children unsupervised.
Continued Non-compliance During the unannounced monitoring on 6/5/26 to 6/18/26 facility person #1 was observed having direct contact with children and staff reported that facility person #1 worked alone with children and was assigned the supervision of specific children. Staff #1had a volunteer PA Child Abuse on file and not employment clearances as is required (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 6/18/26. Staff #1 is no longer employed. During a subsequent unannounced monitoring on 7/17/26 to 7/31/26 staff #2 was observed having direct contact with children and staff reported that facility person #2 worked alone with children and was assigned the supervision of specific children since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #2 did not obtain a Pa State Police clearance until 6/24/26. Staff #4 was observed having direct contact with children and staff reported that facility person #4 worked alone with children and was assigned the supervision of specific children since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #4 did not obtain a NSOR clearance until 6/03/26. Staff #7 was observed having direct contact with children and staff reported…
The inspector observed the school aged program and found overflowing garbage cans with food leaking onto the floor, smashed bits of food, spilled drinks, milk and other substances throughout the school aged childcare space on the floors, tables and in the hallway.
The inspector observed the school aged program and found a majority of the tables and some of the chairs were broken, sagging, and in disrepair. Clothing, bookbags, lunchboxes, and other items were discarded throughout the space.
Staff person #5 last had emergency plan training on 5/13/25 as observed in their staff file. Staff #6, #7, #8, and #10 have all been employed over 90 days and have no proof of emergency plan training on file.
The inspector observed the trash can in the school aged classroom to be full and overflowing, with detritus, tissues, napkins, and food debris littering the top of the open garbage can and floor around the trash can.
The inspector observed the refrigerator in the school aged classroom to be unclean, with spilled dried and wet milk, cereal, and other food bits strewn throughout.
Staff #2 and #7 did not obtain a health assessment and TB screening prior to working in direct care with children. Staff #10 did not have a TB screening on file since hire and has been working in direct care with children. Staff #3 does not have a health assessment on file since hire and has been working in direct care with children.
The inspector observed lunch boxes with lunchmeat sandwiches, yogurts, and cheeses, sitting on the floor in the school aged classroom. Staff #9 stated that they were unaware that refrigeration for potentially hazardous food items was required.
The inspector observed fifty-five school aged children in the school age classroom that has a capacity of 41. The over capacity increase was not noted on the facility schedule.
Staff #1 admitted that child #1 was involved in an accident while in care on 7/13/26 and that an incident report had not been written or provided to the parent. Staff #1 also admitted that child #2 had been involved in an incident on 7/8/26 and that an incident report had not been written or provided to the parent.
Durning the unannounced complaint investigation on 7/17/26 to 7/31/26 the inspector found no posted written plan of activities nor routines in the school age classrooms that were flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
Durning the unannounced complaint investigation on 7/17/26 to 7/31/26 the inspector found no posted written plan of activities nor routines in the school age classrooms that were flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Fifty-five children were observed in the school age classroom milling about and not engaged in any meaningful activities with their peers and staff. Several children were interviewed and they stated that they are bored and that there is little to do all day long.
Staff #8 and #11 had no proof of fire safety training on file since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #10 last had fire safety training on file dated 7/8/25 as observed in their staff file.
Staff persons #5, #6, have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH): Health and Safety training part 1 and part 2.
Staff person # 6 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #10 do not have qualifications on file that would qualify them as AGS's. Staff #2, #4, #5, and #10 are employed as AGS's were all observed working unsupervised with children. Staff # 9 admitted that #7 have worked alone and unsupervised with children.
Staff #9 indicated that the summer program does not conduct an interview or observe any children prior to attending summer program.
The files for children # 1 through #6 were reviewed and found to all be missing agreements.
The files for children # 1 through #6 were reviewed and found to all be missing emergency contact information forms.
The inspector asked to review the emergency contact information in the school age classrooms for each child and was told by staff #9 that they did not have the information in the classrooms nor did they have this information on hand when on walks and riding excursions.
The facility self-reported that on 5/21/26 child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in the bathroom on the school age floor of the facility for approximately 24 minutes.
Facility person #1 was observed having direct contact with children and staff reported that facility person #1 worked alone with children and was assigned the supervision of specific children. Staff #1had a volunteer PA Child Abuse on file and not employment clearances as is required (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
While present at the facility unannounced on 3/13/26 the inspector observed a recording from 3/2/26 that showed staff #1 alone in the young toddler room with nine mixed aged children (4 young toddlers, 4 older toddlers, and 1 preschool aged child) for roughly 30 minutes (approximately 7:03am until 7:38am).
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector observed staff #1, who qualifies as an Aide, alone in the bathroom with children.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector asked staff #1 and then staff #2 to name and point to the group of children they were assigned to. Both staff #1and staff #2 failed to name a child in the group. Eight children were named and nine were present in care.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector observed trash cans in the bathrooms that were not lidded as required.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector found that the first aid kit in the Preschool 1 room was missing the required tweezers.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector observed evidence of leaking on the ceiling tiles in the children's bathroom.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector observed a broken desk in the Innovations room.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector observed a broken thermometer in the refrigerator in preschool 2 room.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector reviewed child files and observed that child file #3 and found that it did not have the required signature and date on the health report.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector reviewed child files and observed that child file #1 was missing an initial health assessment that was required within 60 days and not removed from care.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector reviewed child files and observed that child file #1 was missing an initial health assessment that was required within 60 days.
During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the inspector reviewed child files and observed that child file #2 was missing work the address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
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While at the facility unannounced on 10/08/25 the inspector observed Dawn dish detergent, 365 hand sanitizer, Coppertone sunscreen, Water Babies sunscreen (labeled Keep out of Reach of Children), sharing the same space as a banana, bread, Nutri Grain bars, and apple sauce.
While at the facility unannounced on 10/08/25 the inspector observed two changing mats (toddler and preschool room) that were cracked allowing the foam underneath to show through. This rendered both mats unable to be cleaned.
While at the facility unannounced on 10/08/25 the inspector observed that a manual test of the fire alarm system was not conducted evidenced by
During the unannounced visit to the Ber Vaughn Pool on 7/30/25 the inspector observed staff #1, #2, # 3, and #4 in swim ratio with children. Staff #1 had an expired water safety training certificate on file. Staff #2, #3, and #4 did not have water safety training. Staff #2 and #4 were provided water safety training following the inspector's visit to the pool. On 7/31/25 the inspector was provided with the water safety certificates via email for staff #2 and #4 dated 7/30/25. This was confirmed by the water safety instructor on 8/20/25. Although requested, the inspector has not received water safety training for staff #3.
During the unannounced visit to the Ber Vaughn Pool the inspector observed two inhalers and an Eppi-Pen missing their original containers.
During the unannounced visit to the Ber Vaughn Pool the inspector observed two inhalers and an Eppi-Pen missing the names of the children for whom the medications were intended.
During the unannounced visit to the Ber Vaughn Pool the inspector observed an expired inhaler (exp 6/2025) for child #1.
Continued Non-Compliance: During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the file for staff #2 and found that this staff was working in direct care with children did not have a completed FBI clearance on file, Pa State Police clearance was not obtained until 8/4/24, a Pa Child Abuse clearance was not obtained until 8/9/24, and a NSOR was not obtained until 8/7/24. Staff #3 was working in direct care with children and did not have an NSOR and obtained a PDE FBI and not the required DHS FBI. Staff #7 was working in direct care with children and did not have an FBI on file until 6/5/24. Staff #9 was working in direct care with children and did not have a Pa State Police clearance on file or an NSOR. Staff #10 was working in direct care with children and did not obtain a NSOR until 12/20/23. Staff #13 was working in direct care with children and did not obtain a NSOR until 9/4/24. Staff #14 was working in direct care with children and did not obtain an FBI until 6/27/24, and an NSOR until 8/7/24. Staff #15 was working in direct with children and did not obtain an NSOR until 10/9/24. Staff #16 was working in direct care with children and did not have an FBI clearance…
On 3/7/25 an unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned (through video footage) that on 2/28/25 an infant was left in a bouncer from drop off at 7:44am until 8:36am with no contact from staff including being spoken to, played with or otherwise cared for.
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/14/25 an unannounced, self-reported complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned that on 2/7/25 at roughly 3:33pm, child #1 was, in fact left alone in the preschool room for roughly four minutes after staff #1 left the room with another child to go to the gym. Child #1 was found by a parent and brought to the staff's attention. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 2/10/25. On 3/7/25 an unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned (through video footage) that on 2/28/25 and 3/3/25 staff #2 was observed on their phone from 8:18am until 8:22am, was observed several times looking through the window, watching her child in the classroom next door, for several minutes each time, observed leaving the infant room and the group of five infants with staff #3 alone.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned (through video footage that on 2/28/25 staff #2 left the infant room leaving staff #3 alone with five infants in care.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned through direct discussion and observation of and with staff #2 and staff #3 that there were no written parental statements giving the formula and feeding schedules for any of the infants in care and that there was no consultation with any of the five infant's parents on new foods being introduced.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned through direct discussion and observation of and with staff #2 and staff #3 that both staff handwashed bottles for reuse throughout the day for all five infants in care.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned (through video footage that on 2/28/25 and 3/3/25 child#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were all present in the infant room with staff #2 and #3. The video clearly showed four of the five infants in baby bouncers, with bottles propped by blankets, that were implemented by staff #2. One infant was being held by staff #3 while being fed. Two of the five infants were under six months old (Please refer to the LIS Code Sheet for DOB).
On 3/7/25 an unannounced investigation was conducted at the facility. While the inspector was present in the infant room a temperature check of the crock pot used to warm bottles was conducted. The crock pot was sitting on the countertop where meals are prepared and where the sink is for handwashing, making it directly accessible. The inspector inserted a thermometer into the water in the crock pot and found the temperature to read 124.7 degrees. The inspector asked staff #3 to confirm this reading and staff #3 too stated that the temperature read 124.7 degrees.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced investigation was conducted at the facility. While the inspector was present in the infant room an infant was observed in a crib that was in a row of four, all touching each crib and the wall, with no separation on three sides.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced investigation was conducted at the facility. While the inspector was present in the infant room the inspector observed staff #2 changing a diaper and using their hand, with the soiled diaper in it, to pick up the lid on the garbage can to place the diaper inside and not the foot pedal.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned (through video footage) that on 2/28/25 staff #2 and #3 did not clean the diaper changing surface after each use and were, in fact, observed changing multiple infants without cleaning the diaper area.
On 3/7/25 an unannounced investigation was conducted at the facility. It was learned (through video footage) that on 2/28/25 staff #2 and #3 did not wash their hands following diapering and did, in fact, change several diapers consecutively without washing their hands. it was also observed that staff #2 changed a diaper, did not wash their hands, and proceeded to prepare food for an infant.
The facility self-reported that on 2/7/25 at roughly 3:330pm, child #1 was, in fact left alone in the preschool room for roughly four minutes after staff #1 left the room with another child to go to the gym. Child #1 was found by a parent and brought to the staff's attention.
During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the file for staff #2 and found that this staff was working in direct care with children did not have a completed FBI clearance on file, Pa State Police clearance was not obtained until 8/4/24, a Pa Child Abuse clearance was not obtained until 8/9/24, and a NSOR was not obtained until 8/7/24. Staff #3 was working in direct care with children and did not have an NSOR and obtained a PDE FBI and not the required DHS FBI. Staff #7 was working in direct care with children and did not have an FBI on file until 6/5/24. Staff #9 was working in direct care with children and did not have a Pa State Police clearance on file or an NSOR. Staff #10 was working in direct care with children and did not obtain a NSOR until 12/20/23. Staff #13 was working in direct care with children and did not obtain a NSOR until 9/4/24. Staff #14 was working in direct care with children and did not obtain an FBI until 6/27/24, and an NSOR until 8/7/24. Staff #15 was working in direct with children and did not obtain an NSOR until 10/9/24. Staff #16 was working in direct care with children and did not have an FBI clearance until 10/18/24, and an NSOR…
Durning the annual unannounced renewal inspection the inspector did not observe emergency phone numbers and when asked the director stated they were unaware that they had to be posted.
During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the files for staff #2, #4, #7, #14, #17, #18, had been working in direct care with children prior to obtaining a health assessment and TB screening. Staff #13 had been working in direct care with children prior to obtaining a TB screening. Staff #16 had been working in direct care with children prior to obtaining a health assessment. Staff #20 had been working in direct care with children without a current health assessment and TB screening.
Durning the annual unannounced renewal inspection the inspector did not observe posted safe routes and when asked the director stated they were unaware that they had to be posted.
Durning the annual unannounced renewal inspection the inspector did not observe evacuation routes on the second floor and gym and when asked the director stated they were unaware that they had to be posted.
During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the file for staff #6 and found that this staff did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the files for staff #20 and #21 both last had annual fire safety training on 10/10/23.
During the unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #3, and #4, did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet) Pediatric First Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff #3 and staff #9 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet), Health and Safety training. Staff #13, #16, and #17 completed the required pre-service training (see LIS Code Sheet), Health and Safety training over the 90 daytime frame allotted since hire.
Staff #8, #9, #13, and #17 did not complete the Pa Mandated Reporter training following 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet).
During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the files for staff #6 and found that this staff had an evaluation on file dated 12/2/22 and then not again until 12/9/24.Staff #8 had an evaluation dated 2/24/23 and not again until 12/9/24.Staff #10 and #11 had both been employed over a year and did not have an annual evaluation on file. Staff # 20 last had an evaluation 7/13/23.Staff #21 had an evaluation on file dated 2/3/22 and then not again until 5/7/24.
Durning the annual unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 and observed that all five child files were missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent as is required.
During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the files for staff #3, #9, #13, #16, were all missing proof of education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Staff #17 had been working in direct care with children prior to obtaining a health assessment and TB screening and once obtained the health assessment states that this staff a communicable disease (see LIS code sheet for DOH).
During the annual unannounced renewal, the inspector reviewed the files for staff #6, #12, #16, #17, and #20 only had one nonfamily reference on file whereas staff #9, and #19 had no references on file.
While at the public pool on 7/26/24 for an unannounced swim activity monitoring visit, the inspector observed staff #6 serving as the facility lifeguard. Following this unannounced visit the inspector was sent the file for the lifeguard and the inspector observed staff #6 had a Pa Mandated Reporter Training dated 2/22/16 and did not update this training until 8/3/24. This training is required to be updated every 60 months. Staff #6 also had no proof of having applied for and obtained a NSOR.
Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised; Pediatric first aid and CPR from an approved course and PQAS approved trainer.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was unable to given access to the staff files. Following this, the inspector was forwarded requested documents, and it was learned that staff #3, who had been observed working directly with children, was missing the required NSOR clearance.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector observed the infant room and found an infant in a highchair and not strapped into the highchair rendering the highchair unsafe.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was unable to given access to the files. Following this, the inspector was forwarded the facility emergency plan, and it was missing method(s) for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was unable to given access to the staff files. Following this, the inspector was forwarded requested documents, and it was learned that staff #1 and #3 did not have proof of having had emergency plan training.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector observed the infant room and found an infant in a highchair mouthing the top/lid of a squeeze style food pouch, that was less than one inch in diameter.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was unable to given access to the staff files. Following this, the inspector was forwarded requested documents, and it was learned that staff #1, who had been observed working directly with children, was missing the required staff health assessment and TB screening prior to employment.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was unable to given access to the files. Following this, the inspector was forwarded the facility emergency plan, and it was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was unable to given access to the files. Following this, the inspector was forwarded the facility fire drill/detection log, and it was noted that the facility did not test the smoke detectors every 30 calendar days as is required. The testing dates in question were 5/28/24 to 7/1/24.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was unable to given access to the files. Following this, the inspector was forwarded the facility emergency plan, and it was missing accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
While at the public pool on 7/26/24 for an unannounced swim activity monitoring visit, the inspector observed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 supervising children at the pool. Following this unannounced visit the inspector requested the water safety certificates of these staff members and as of 8/2/24 none were received.
While at the public pool on 7/26/24 for an unannounced swim activity monitoring. the inspector asked to view the emergency contact information for the children present. Staff #1 stated that they were unaware that having the emergency contact information for the children was required.
While at the public pool on 7/26/24 for an unannounced swim activity monitoring. the inspector asked to view the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for the children present. Staff #1 stated that they were unaware that having this specific information for the children present was required.
Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised; Pediatric first aid and CPR from an approved curriculum and PQAS approved trainer.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/26/24 for an allocated unannounced visit the inspector was told that the facility director resigned in May, leaving the facility without a director since that time.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 2/26/24. A review of staff files was conducted at that time. See the code sheet for the dates of hire for staff. Staff #1 and #2 were observed working in child care and the file did not contain documentation of an initial Tuberculosis screening.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. Staff # 2 was hired using a volunteer state police clearance dated 8/4/22 and the file did not contain the correct state police clearance until 7/20/23. Staff # 2 was also hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 8/10/22 and the file did not contain the correct child abuse clearance until 7/26/23. Staff # 2 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 8/5/22. The file did not contain documentation that the correct FBI clearance was applied for. The file for Staff # 2 also did not contain documentation the NSOR clearance was applied for. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire per the CPSL and was working with children during this time. Staff # 7 lived in New Jersey and the file of staff # 7 did not contain the appropriate clearances from New Jersey. Staff # 7 was working in childcare without documentation of applying for or receiving the clearances from New Jersey. Staff # 8 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. The file of Staff # 8 did not contain documentation…
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation that the following staff had reviewed the emergency plan on an annual basis: Staff # 17. The following staff did not review the emergency plan at the time of initial hire (see the code sheet for the date of hire): # 26 and # 1. Staff # 26 and # 1 reviewed the emergency plan on 11/14/23.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff # 2 did not contain a health assessment and Staff # 2 was working in childcare at the time of this inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/17/23. An inspection occurred at the facility on 12/13/23. A review of staff files was completed. See the code sheet or the date of hire of staff. The following staff did not update their health assessments every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff # 11, 9 and # 17. Staff # 11 has a health assessment dated 7/28/21 and this assessment has not yet been updated. Staff # 9 had a health assessment dated for 8/30/21 and the health assessment was not updated until 12/15/23. Staff # 17 had a health assessment dated for 3/19/21 and the health assessment was not updated until 12/19/23. The following staff did not obtain a health assessment as required by regulation prior to employment: Staff # 12, 13, 24, # 27, # 29, # 30 and # 2. Staff # 12 did not obtain a health assessment until 9/25/23. Staff # 13 did not obtain a health assessment until 11/29/23. Staff # 24 did not obtain a health assessment until 12/14/23. The…
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff did not receive a tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to employment as required by regulation: Staff # 12, # 26, # 27, # 29 and # 30. Staff # 12 received a TB screening on 8/23/23. Staff # 26 received a TB screening on 8/28/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation of when the facility participated in the annual emergency drill.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was complete. See the code sheet for the enrollment date. Child # 1 did not receive a health report until 11/30/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 11 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/16/21. Staff person # 5 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/26/21. The following staff did not update their pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to expiration: Staff # 14, # 15, # 17, # 18 and # 21. Staff # 14 took the training on 5/26/21 but did not take the training again until 12/17/23. Staff # 15 took the training on 1/13/21 but did not take the training again until 1/17/23. Staff # 17 took the training on 5/26/21 but did not take the training again until 12/17/23. Staff # 18 took the training on 7/22/21 but did not take the training again until 12/17/23. Staff # 21 took the training on 5/16/21 but did not take the training again until 11/27/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation that the following staff had participated in annual fire safety training: # 10, # 11, # 4, # 14, # 15, # 16, # 9, # 18, # 19, # 20, and # 21. Staff # 10 last took fire safety training on 10/8/22. Staff # 19 last participated in fire safety training on 1/11/22. Staff # 11, # 4, # 14, # 15, # 16, # 9, # 18, # 20, and # 21 last took fire safety training on 11/8/22.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 22 and # 26 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff # 26 completed this training on 8/29/23. Staff person # 20, # 23 and # 1 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were working together and both staff did not have the appropriate educational documentation to qualify these staff to work in a childcare role at the facility. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/17/23. An inspection occurred on 12/13/23. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation or proof of the following staff's level of education: Staff # 13, # 29 and # 30.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation of a completed annual staff evaluation on the following staff: # 14 (previous 11/13/22), # 20 (no previous), # 21 (previous 11/3/22), and # 23 (no previous).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The facility was attempting to qualify Staff # 13, # 29, and # 30 as an AGS but the files did not contain proof of education so the staff could be appropriately qualified as an AGS.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires child service reports to be completed every 6-months. The following children did not have a child service report competed every 6-months: Child # 3 and # 4. These children had current reports for this inspection.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The file of Child # 10 did not contain consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be updated every 6-months. The following children's forms were not updated every 6-months: Child # 1, # 3, and # 4. The emergency contact and agreement form of Child # 1 was dated 4/17/23 and was not updated until 12/7/23. The emergency contact form of Child # 3 was dated 6/10/21 and was not updated until 12/7/23. The agreement form of Child # 3 was dated 12/15/21 and was not updated until 12/8/23. The agreement form of Child # 4 was dated 1/8/23 and was not updated until 11/14/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The file of Child # 10 did not contain consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were missing 2-letters of written reference in their file: Staff # 25, # 27, # 29, # 30 and # 1 (missing only 1 letter).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide the 12-hours of annual child care training for the following staff: Staff # 11, # 20, and # 21.
Through staff interviews and facility documentation, it has been determined that on 8/31/23, Staff # 2 slapped Child # 1 as witnessed by Staff # 1. Staff # 1 reported the incident to Staff # 3 and # 4 but Staff # 1, # 2, or # 3 as mandated reporters, never reported the incident to Childline as mandated by the CPSL.
Through staff interviews and facility documentation, it has been determined that on 8/31/23, Staff # 2 slapped Child # 1 as witnessed by Staff # 1.
See IS 00229480 8/24/23-9/5/23 and IS 00230282 8/24/23-9/5/23.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. Staff # 1 was supervising and assigned to 16 younger school-aged children. Staff # 2 was supervising and assigned to 18 younger school-aged children. Staff # 4 was supervising and assigned to 12 preschool-aged children. Staff # 5 was supervising and assigned to 12 preschool-aged children.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 1 was working unsupervised and has not completed the following required pre-service training: pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person # 2 was working unsupervised and has not completed the following required pre-service training: health and safety topics.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff would supervise children at the pool while swimming and the staff did not have documentation of water safety training in the file at the time of this inspection: Staff # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6, # 7 and # 9.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. Staff # 2 was hired using a volunteer state police clearance dated 8/4/22 and the file did not contain the correct state police clearance until 7/20/23. Staff # 2 was also hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 8/10/22 and the file did not contain the correct child abuse clearance until 7/26/23. Staff # 2 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 8/5/22. The file did not contain documentation that the correct FBI clearance was applied for. The file for Staff # 2 also did not contain documentation the NSOR clearance was applied for. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire per the CPSL and was working with children during this time. Staff # 7 lived in New Jersey and the file of staff # 7 did not contain the appropriate clearances from New Jersey. Staff # 7 was working in childcare without documentation of applying for or receiving the clearances from New Jersey. Staff # 8 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. The file of Staff # 8 did not contain documentation…
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff # 2 did not contain a health assessment and Staff # 2 was working in childcare at the time of this inspection.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were working together and both staff did not have the appropriate educational documentation to qualify these staff to work in a childcare role at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff # 1 did not receive a state police clearance until 1/14/22 or an FBI clearance until 1/14/22. This file was also missing documentation that this staff had applied for these clearances at the time of hire. Staff # 5 and # 7 were hired with a Department of Education FBI clearance. The CPSL states this clearance is not an acceptable clearance to work in a Department of Human Services program. Staff # 11 and # 15 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Accessible in the young toddler/older toddler classroom, were a cleaner, disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes. These items indicated they were to be kept out of the reach of children.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The preschool room contained a garbage can that required a lid, but a lid was not present. This garbage can contained used such as napkins, tissues, and items that previously contained food.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Accessible in the toddler room, was baby powder and 10 diaper creams. All of these items indicated they were to be kept out of reach of children.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff # 1 did not receive a health assessment until 1/18/22 or tuberculosis screening results until 1/20/22. Staff # 3 did not receive a health assessment until 5/27/22 or tuberculosis screening results until 6/2/22. Staff # 5 did not receive a health assessment until 5/17/21 and tuberculosis screening results until 5/11/21. Staff # 7 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening results on file. Staff # 8 has not had an update health assessment since 5/16/19. Staff # 11 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 13 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 14 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 15 did not have a health assessment until 5/18/21 or tuberculosis screening results until 5/20/21.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff # 1 did not receive a health assessment until 1/18/22 or tuberculosis screening results until 1/20/22. Staff # 3 did not receive a health assessment until 5/27/22 or tuberculosis screening results until 6/2/22. Staff # 5 did not receive a health assessment until 5/17/21 and tuberculosis screening results until 5/11/21. Staff # 7 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening results on file. Staff # 8 has not had an update health assessment since 5/16/19. Staff # 11 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 13 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 14 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 15 did not have a health assessment until 5/18/21 or tuberculosis screening results until 5/20/21.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not attend annual in-person/live fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional: Staff # 1, # 6, # 11, # 12, and # 14.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 8 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 6/4/19. As of 6/30/18, this 6-hour training no longer met the requirements for training of this regulation.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 1, # 5, # 14, and # 15 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff person # 3, # 4, # 14, and # 15 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/12/16. Staff person # 9 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/30/17. Staff person # 14, # 15 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for each staff's date of hire. Staff # 11, # 12, # 13 and # 14 did not have proof of education in their file. These staff were unable to be appropriately qualified to work in a childcare position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff # 7 was missing one letter of written reference.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 was hired provisionally on 9/7/21. Staff # 1 worked past the 45 day provisional window and did not receive an NSOR clearance until 2/7/22. The CPSL states staff can only be hired provisionally for 45 days and this NSOR clearance was no received within the 45 day provisional hire period. Staff # 2 had a date of hire of 10/29/21 and was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 5/28/21. The CPSL also states any staff hired after 9/24/18, a Department of Education FBI clearances could not be used for employment in an Department of Human Services program. A Department of Human Services FBI clearance must be obtained for employment.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $29.75 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $29.75 |
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 Berwick Area YMCA Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 25 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 Jul 29, 2026 (staff ratios): “Through interviews with staff, it was learned that only one staff was present with thirteen older school aged children on the return trip back from Ber Vaughn park on 7/8/26.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Berwick Area YMCA Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 11 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Berwick Area YMCA Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 15, 2026. 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 Berwick Area YMCA Day Care compare with other daycares in Berwick?
It is #6 of 6 centers in Berwick by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Berwick Area YMCA Day Care last inspected?
Jul 17, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Berwick Area YMCA Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $36.50 for newborn, $36.50 for infant, $36.50 for young toddler, $33.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Berwick Area YMCA Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Berwick PA.
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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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