Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II
165 Susquehanna Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745 · Clinton County
3 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 4
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations
Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II is a certified child care center in Lock Haven, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 38 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 38). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Lock Haven and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#7 of 7 centers in Lock Haven
7
Core-safety citations
31
Other citations
7
Inspections
3
Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026
Every state visit
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
Training & qualifications
7
Records & paperwork
7
Health & medication
7
Supervision
4
Background checks
2
Staff ratios
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Mar 17, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
In the School Age classroom on the second story, a window was observed to open past 6 inches. There was no modification on the window to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2025): “Our maintenance director will put another wooden stop in the windows so the window can only be open a few inches.”
Citation
Mar 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff #1 completed health and safety training on 3/2/25, which was not completed within 90 days of employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “All staff will complete health and safety trainings within 90 days of employment. A better record system will be put in place to ensure this happens.”
Citation
May 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Fire detection testing was documented as occurring on 2/15/24 and again on 5/9/24, which is greater than 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “The fire alarm system will be tested evey 30 days and documented on Fire Drill log.”
Citation
May 9, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “All Staff will complete the Health and Safety training within 90 Days of hire. Staff #1 complete health and safety training.”
Citation
May 9, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/12/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “All Staff will complete the Mandated Reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 completed Mandated Reporter training.”
Citation
May 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Agreement form for child #1and #2 was missing pick up and drop off times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “All agreements will specify the drop of and pick up times for the child”
Citation
May 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Agreement form for child #1, #4, and #5 was missing the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Director will put the start date and birthday of child on their enrollment folder. Date of enrollment has been added to the child's agreement form.”
Citation
May 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing information on any special needs the child may have.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Director will review all emergency contact forms to ensure that all boxes are completed with the appropriate information. If the answer is none or n/a they will indicate on the form. Missing information was added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation
May 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact form for child #3 and #5 was missing complete addresses for persons to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Director will review all current Emergency Contact forms to ensure that all information is completed. If the forms are missing the information, they will be returned to the parent to complete. Missing information added to the emergency contact form for child ## and #5”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Facility staff confirmed on multiple times starting the week of 12/4/23, during nap, staff had to stand in the doorway between 2 napping rooms for staff to be able to use the restroom or leave the room for any reason. This is creating supervision concerns with the room being dark and equipment blocking sight lines of staff being able to see children in the rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Children will be supervised at all times. The facility will schedule an in-person supervision training with prior approval from DHS that is at least two hours long. Every staff and director will attend the training.”
Show 28 older citations
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 11.8.23 around pick-up time, a preschool age child was found outside the classroom door next to the cubbies. Staff #1 was unaware the child had left the room when a parent had left the door open.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Children will be supervised at all times. We have added a gate that locks in the doorway and staff are using the tags, ratio sheets and whiteboards. The staff all completed a training on supervision titled" Supervision-Where Do I Stand?"”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff will know the names and whereabouts of the children assigned to them for supervision. On 11.8.23 around pick-up time, a preschool age child was found outside the classroom door next to the cubbies. Staff #1 was unaware the child had left the room when a parent had left the door open.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Each staff is responsible for x number of children and they are identified by tags, counsheet and a whiteboard. All staff were required to take a supervision trainging tilite "Positioning- Where Do I Stand?"”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Staff admitted to being out of ratio regularly for the past 1-2 weeks starting on 5/12/23. On this date staff person #1 stated she was alone with 17children from 8-10 in the morning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “We have two staff per classroom at all times if the ratio is greater than 1:10. Additionally, staff have be counciled on moving children and combining with other classrooms to meet ratio requirments. We have hired three additional staff and continue to conduct interviews.”
Citation
May 22, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)
Staff admitted to having 24 children in a lunch room with a maximum capacity of 10
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “A cafeteria schedule was implemented immediately. Preschool A and Preschool B, and Pre-K B will eat breakfast in their classrooms. Preschool A when they return on July 3, they will eat lunch at 11-11:20 in the cafteria. 11:20-11:40 Preschool B will eat in the caftera. 11:40-12 Pre-K A Group 1 will…”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person #2, hired 10/10/2022, does not contain completed FBI fingerprint information NSOR information required under the CPSL required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff has been suspended pending receipt of clearance.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed the kick-board of the fire escape of the 2nd floor preschool room to be in disrepair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Maintenance replaced Kick board.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipping and peeling paint in the following areas: 1. The column and ceiling area of the outdoor entrance area. 2. The PKA archway area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Outdoor area(s) will be scraped. Indoor area(s) will be repainted.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed the toilet to be broken in the PS2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Maintenance will repair or replace toilet”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
Observed the child-sized couch in the PKA room to have the foam interior exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Open areas of couch will be taped over.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
Children's files were reviewed, child #1 did not have an influenza immunization on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Parent will provide proof o f immunization or valid reason for refusal.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
Children's files were reviewed, child #2 had an incomplete record of immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Parent will provide facility will full vaccination report on or before 2-18-23 or be suspended from care.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff files were reviewed, the files for staff persons #1 and #5 do not have updated health assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff persons #I & #5 will provide director with updated Health assessments on or before 2/17|23 or be suspended.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Facility did not annually conduct an emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Emergency drill will be conducted 2-17-23. and bi-annually thereafter.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff files #1 and #2 did not complete the professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “St a f f #2 completed training on 2-2-23 staff #1 will complete training on or before 2-17-23 or be suspended. S t a f f will b e supervised until training is complete.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person #1 hired 11/20/2020, does not contain updated completed mandated reporter training required for under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff completed mandated reporter training 1/27/23”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)/3270.193(a)
Observed the filing cabinet housing the children and staff files not to lock. The door to the office containing the files does not remain locked at all times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2023): “Staff and child files moved to locked filing cabinet.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff files were reviewed, the files for staff persons #2 and #6 do not contain education verification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “HR will provide director with proof of education for staff persons #2 a #l.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff files were reviewed, staff persons #3 and #4 did not completed pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “St a f f #4 completed CPR/first aid training on 1/31/23. Staff #3 will complete CPRIfirst aid training 2/16123”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
Staff files were reviewed, staff person #1 and #2 did not have updated pediatric first aid and CPR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff #I will provide certificate of completed training done 2/21 or retake training. Staff # 2 completed training 1/31/ 23”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 2/28/22 facility person #1, a provisional employee, was observed in the tpreschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Operator will ensure any provisional employees do not work alone with children and are within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A permanent employee was laced with staff member #1 immediately.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Observed a child to be sitting in a room located within the larger preschool room. The child could not be seen or directed by staff person #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Children will be supervised at all times. Child was return to the larger supervised preschool area whild inspector was present ad the smaller room was closed off.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed the bathroom in th second bathroom in the upstairs child care area to be in disrepair, water leaks from the back when flushed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Maintenance supervisor will repair/replace broken toilet.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Children's files were reviewed, Child #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Health assessment form was sent home with the child on 2/28 with instructions to return completed form no later than 3/18/22.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
Children's files were reviewed, Children #1 and #2 did not have the influenza vaccination or a statement form the parents stating why the vaccination was not administered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Influenza vaccination information was sent home with each child on 2/28/22 with instructions for return written information of vaccination records no later that 3/18/22.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Diapering area not used for food prep 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(c)
Observed the sink in the upstairs toileting area to be used for children to get drinking water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Discontinued use of the sink to get drinking waste. A pitcher was filled in the kitchen and brought upstirs for drinking water.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Staff files were reviewed, staff person #2 had a health assessment and TB test that were more than 1 year old on the date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Staff person was informed of need for health assessment and TB test and asked to provide proof of scheduling or the health assessment and TB test prior to 3/31/22”
Citation
Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The facility did not maintain proof of purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “The interconnected fire alarm system was purchased and installed in 2011.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff files were reviewed, staff person #3 did not have verification of experience on file and was working as an AGS,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Directors were unable to verify staff persons experience. Staff person was immediately moved to and side position and is not providing care without and AGS, GS, or director present.”
“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
Dec 12, 2023
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
May 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $31.00 | $22.00 |
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
Capacity
79 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 5, 2027
Operator
River Valley Regional YMCA
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(570) 748-4772
State certificate #
CER-00253617
Common questions
Has Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Dec 12, 2023 (supervision): “Facility staff confirmed on multiple times starting the week of 12/4/23, during nap, staff had to stand in the doorway between 2 napping rooms for staff to be able to use the restroom or leave the room for any reason.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 26, 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 Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II compare with other daycares in Lock Haven?
It is #7 of 7 centers in Lock Haven by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $31.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lock Haven Area YMCA Childcare Service II?
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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