Freeland YMCA
Freeland YMCA is a certified child care center in Freeland, PA, with capacity for 12 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 8 violations, none of them core-safety. All 8 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #41 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A jagged hole was observed in the gym's floor near the bleachers, creating a potential tripping and abrasion hazard.
The facility had documentation on file showing that they notified the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. The most recent documentation on file was dated 11/21/24. However, this was required to be done annually.
Staff #1 and Staff #2 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/2024 and 2/2026. However, these were required to be completed annually.
Staff #2 did not have any written staff evaluations on file, and they have been working at the facility for more than one year.
Child #1 and Child #2 did not have any child service reports on file which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include the addresses of three individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The only emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was dated 4/9/25 and for Child #2 was dated 1/5/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact forms.
There was no proof on file that Staff #2 completed the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care trainings.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $29.60 |
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 Freeland YMCA had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 8 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Freeland YMCA?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Freeland YMCA since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Freeland YMCA’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 23, 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 Freeland YMCA compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?
It is tied for #41 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Freeland YMCA last inspected?
Feb 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Freeland YMCA cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Freeland YMCA?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Wyoming Valley Area 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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