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Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool

321 W Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901 · Bucks County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool is a certified child care center in Doylestown, PA, with capacity for 80 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 23 centers in Doylestown and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#17 of 23 centers in Doylestown
2 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 18, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on December 18, 2025, certification representative observed small holes in the wall in the Cozy Cubs room, and chipped paint in the Dancing Deer room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “All areas will be repaired/repainted.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection on December 18, 2025, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of the previous health assessment (dated 11-27-24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Child had an appointment on 12-19 and has provided an updated health report.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During renewal inspection on December 18, 2025, the health report of child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Provider has obtained a health report with all required statements from the child's parent and placed on file.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the Silly snakes, Cozy cubs and Tiny turtles rooms, and also observed molding in need of repair in the cozy cubs room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Provider has repaired all areas in need of repair.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 6 months of previous health assessment (dated 3-20-24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Provider has obtained an updated health assessment for this child.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the record of child #3 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 12-11-23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Provider has obtained a current health assessment from the child's parent.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain fire safety training conducted at least annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Staff has completed an approved fire safety training.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the records of children #2 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Provider has obtained all required consents from the children's parents.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain acceptable verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Provider has obtained acceptable verification of education/experience to qualify the staff for the positions in which they are performing.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Provider has obtained two written references for this staff.”
Core safety Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain out of state clearances for the state of Maryland as required under the CPSL, and the record of staff #2 contained an FBI clearance that is more than 60 months old (Dated 11-30-18).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Provider has obtained MD clearances for staff #1. Staff #2 has obtained a current and valid FBI Clearance.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Provider has added a Continuity of Operations plan addendum.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the metal radiators in the tiny turtles room reached a temperature of 123°F and did not have protective guards or insulation in place to prevent direct contact.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The owner of the building has lowered the room temperature so that the radiators do not exceed a temperature of 110°F.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, Certification representative observed chipped paint near the windows in the Tiny Turtles room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The window sills in the Tiny Turtles room have been repainted.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Provider has added accommodations for the toddler class to the facility emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the agreements of children #7, 8 and 9 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times, or the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2024): “Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent and added it to the agreements.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the agreements of children #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2024): “Provider has added this information to the children's agreements.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2024): “Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the dancing deer room, the funny fish room, the playful pandas room, the tiny turtles room, the frogs room or the butterflies room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2024): “Provider has placed copies of the emergency transportation plan in each child care space and in the binders for excursions.”
Citation Apr 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a broken sink, with peeling plaster, and debre which was assessable to the facility chidren on the outdoor play space at the time of inspection
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “The broken sink was removed from the play space.”
Citation Apr 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)
At the time of inspection, there was small pieces of mulch and small stones (smaller than 1 inch) which was assessable to the facility toddler children on the outdoor play space at the time of inspection
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “The toddlers will only use the gated grass area for large muscle play.”
Core safety Apr 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During the end of the school day, while playing on the outdoor play yard, Reporting Source (RS) reports that last Wednesday during the after school program, the children were playing outside while RS was inside. RS reports that another older child came up to the teachers and told them that there was something going on outside. RS reports that then Child #1 spoke with another teacher disclosing that in a tiny play house outside Child #1 was touching Child #2 under their clothing on their private parts. RS reports that Child #2 had her pants down when this occurred. Complaint verified. The staff were informed of the incident by a child. The incident was not first seen be any of the staff on the play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “All children will be supervised by staff at all times.”
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)/3270.72(d)
During the inspection on 1/6/22, there were windows when measured that opened more than six-inches. Some of the windows did not have screens.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “All windows not open more than six-inches. The screens will be placed in each window.”
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
At the time of inspection, there were first-aid kits in various facility classrooms that were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2023): “When needed, in each classroom; the first-aid kits were moved.”
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a rug near the main entrance with tape and frayed edges that could pose a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2023): “The rug will be removed or repaired”

“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

Violation found Apr 20, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $64.43 $42.82
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.03 $37.37

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

Capacity 80 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 348-4214
State certificate # CER-00249608
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Common questions

Has Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool 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 Jan 19, 2024 (background checks): “During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain out of state clearances for the state of Maryland as required under the CPSL, and the record of staff #2 contained an FBI clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Dec 4, 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 Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool compare with other daycares in Doylestown?

It is #17 of 23 centers in Doylestown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool last inspected?

Dec 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $64.43 for older toddler, $56.03 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association.

Certified centers nearby

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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