Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool
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
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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).
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain fire safety training conducted at least annually.
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.
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain acceptable verification of child care experience.
During renewal inspection on January 17, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
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).
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
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.
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, Certification representative observed chipped paint near the windows in the Tiny Turtles room.
During Renewal Inspection on January 24, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for toddlers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, there were first-aid kits in various facility classrooms that were accessible to the children.
There was a rug near the main entrance with tape and frayed edges that could pose a tripping hazard.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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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