Foundations Early Learning
Foundations Early Learning is a certified child care center in Sayre, PA, with capacity for 165 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 9). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Sayre and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/11/26. An incident occurred on 6/9/26. Through staff interviews it was determined that staff #1 slapped Child #1's hand as a form of discipline.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. In the indoor play space, the green play mat squares were ripped on the corners exposing the stuffing inside. The inside stuffing is accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths. In the indoor play space, the large jungle gym has several tears in the protective mesh siding near the entrance of the jungle gym.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. In the Caterpillar classroom, the garbage can next to the changing table intended for diapers is not hands free. The foot pedal is broken.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Child #2's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health assessment of file dated 6/9/25. Child #6 has a health assessment on file dated 6/4/25 and does not have an updated health assessment on file. (See code sheet for DOA's and DOB's).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Child #1's fee agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times and did not contain a release person.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. The facility uses the Brightwheel app in all the classrooms. The Brightwheel app's emergency contact section did not contain all the required DHS emergency contact information.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Child(ren) #2-7's fee agreements have not been updated in the last 6 months. This is evidenced by the previous fee agreements on file dated: Child #2's 2/28/25; Child #3's 1/27/25; Child #4's 2/25/25; Child #5's 3/10/25; Child #6's 2/6/25; and Child #7's 2/20/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Staff person #1's file does not contain proof of education.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/30/25, Staff person #1 had one non-family reference on file at date of hire.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
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 Foundations Early Learning 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 Jun 11, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/11/26. An incident occurred on 6/9/26. Through staff interviews it was determined that staff #1 slapped Child #1's hand as a form of discipline.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Foundations Early Learning?
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 Foundations Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 17, 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 Foundations Early Learning compare with other daycares in Sayre?
It is #1 of 5 centers in Sayre by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Foundations Early Learning last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Foundations Early Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $51.00 for older toddler, $48.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Foundations Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is River Valley Regional YMCA.
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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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