Icare Youniversity
Icare Youniversity is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 25 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 25). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #19 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 2 was caring for three children and was not supervised from an assistant group supervisor.
Documentation of the TB test on file for staff member 1, was completed more than 1 year prior to the employees first day caring for children.
Documentation on file for staff member 1, did not include documentation of education and two years' experience working with children. Documentation of education was sent to certification representative on 4/7/26.
Documentation of education was not on file for staff member 2.
Documentation of a health assessment was not on file for staff member 2.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 was caring for 5 children alone; 1 infant and 4 preschool aged children. This was corrected during the inspection
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a space heater operating in the hallway by the Director's office.
Documentation of the alarm testing log on file showed that the alarm was tested on 11/12/25 and again on 12/23/25; which is 41 days.
Documentation of the first aid/CPR certificate on file for staff member 1 was dated more than 90 days from the staff members hire date.
Documentation on file for staff member 1, included one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1, staff member 3 and staff member 4 are qualified as aides and were observed working alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a pacifier that was attached to a clip with beads was in a playpen with an infant. This was corrected during the inspection
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were outlet covers missing in a power strip in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle located in the bathroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that wires from a swing and a tv were not secured to the wall causing a choking hazard in the infant classroom. The TV and the wires from the swing were removed during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling by the TV in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that playpens were not labeled for individual use in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the health assessment and TB test on file for member 4 were conducted more than one year of the staff members start date. The physical was completed on 3/31/24 and the TB test was read on 3/27/24.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, did not include an exam of communicable diseases and did not assess the staff members suitability to provide child care.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the fire alarm testing showed that the alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 4/1/25 and again on 5/7/25; which is 36 days.
Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3 and staff member 4, did not include verification of two years' experience working with children. This was corrected on 7/14/25.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the name of the physician/medical care provider. Documentation on file for child 3, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Both emergency contact forms were corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include a complete enrolling parents home address. documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include enrolling parent's work phone number and the enrolling parents work address was missing for child 3. All of the emergency contact information was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that an emergency transportation plan was not posted in the infant and young toddler classrooms. This was corrected during the inspection.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
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 Icare Youniversity had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Apr 1, 2026 (supervision): “During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 2 was caring for three children and was not supervised from an assistant group supervisor.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Icare Youniversity?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Icare Youniversity since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Icare Youniversity’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 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 Icare Youniversity compare with other daycares in York?
It is #19 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Icare Youniversity last inspected?
Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Icare Youniversity cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Icare Youniversity?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Icare Youniversity.
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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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