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Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care

12 Bound Ave, Milton, PA 17847 · Northumberland County
Keystone STAR 4

Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care is a certified child care center in Milton, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 17 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 17). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Milton and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 5 centers in Milton
3 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation May 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 5
Records & paperwork 4
Building & playground safety 3
Background checks 2
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Records for Staff #1 and #3 did not contain evidence of this year's annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “Provider obtained the necessary trainings from Staff #1 and #3.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Record for Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “Provider obtained the necessary health assessment from Staff #2.”
Core safety May 5, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During the renewal inspection, Staff #2, qualified as an aide, was working alone with 10 school-aged children ages 6 to 9. Staff #2 was not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Staff #2 worked with an AGS until such a time that I was able to verify her hours.”
Citation May 5, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection, the refrigerator in the Game Room was found to contain a broken thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “The thermometer was replaced immediately.”
Citation May 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 had not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Staff member #1 has received CPR First Aid Training.”
Citation May 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2, who were functioning as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain proof of 2 years of experience to qualify for that position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “I called Barbie's reference and verified the number of hours worked with previous employer.”
Core safety May 17, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the NSOR certificate for Staff #2 was received one year after her date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “staff did receive her NSOR clearance.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain an acceptable health assessment until one-year after date of hire. In addition, the file contained a tuberculin skin test conducted seven months after date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Provider obtained physical and TB test.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, Staff #2 had not completed annual fire safety training which was due by April 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “Staff 2 completed her 2024 on line fire safety training”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3, who were functioning as aide, did not contain proof of education or experience to qualify for the aide position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Staff member was unable to provide proof of education, so therefore is no longer working in our facility.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 was providing care for 11 children in the Cafe and did not have emergency contacts present for any of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “We have copied the emergency forms 4 times to make 4 backpacks. Each group will have a color backpack associated with their color group. Backpacks are carried with each color group at all times.”
Core safety May 15, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the child abuse clearance for Staff #1 was received 84 days after the staff person's first day working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “The employee was hired during a time when the company was changing hiring practices. As soon as the missed clearance was identified the clearance was obtained.”
Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection, the financial agreement and/or emergency contact had not been updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1 and Child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “All parents are required to fill out new paperwork annually and sign updates every 6 months. we do signatures in July and January. Parents were missed in the initial signing period, staff caught up to them when it was noticed that parents missed signing the 6 month update. All signatures were…”
Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection, the hot water temperature was 115° F in Bathroom 1 and 135° F in Bathroom 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “Hot water temperature will not exceed 110 degrees. The center will turn off hot water to sink.”
Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection, undrained stagnant water was observed in the Bathroom 1 sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Toilet areas are cleaned daily. issue with slow draining sink will be addressed by having the sink trap cleaned out.”
Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have proof of purchase on file for the interconnected fire alarm system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “Fire detection devices and systems standards will be maintained through the use of fire attestation statement and an approximate date of purchase for the fire alarm system in our building.”
Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form, developed by the operator, that did not include the release person's address. In addition, the release person's phone number and/or address was not included on the form for Child #1 and Child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “The center will return to using the state provided emergency contact form with all future enrollment packets so that all the correct information is included.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.50 $27.30
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.50 $27.30

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 Aug 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 24, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Susquehanna Valley YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 742-7321
State certificate # CER-00260173
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Common questions

Has Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 May 5, 2025 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection, Staff #2, qualified as an aide, was working alone with 10 school-aged children ages 6 to 9. Staff #2 was not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 24, 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 Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care compare with other daycares in Milton?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Milton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care last inspected?

May 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.50 for young school-age, $50.50 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Susquehanna Valley YMCA.

Certified centers nearby

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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