Moshannon YMCA Child Care
Moshannon YMCA Child Care is a certified child care center in Philipsburg, PA, with capacity for 226 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 29 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 29). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #44 of 51 centers in Centre County and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Staff person #2 did not have a TB screening on file.
Staff #1 and #2 were observed to be working together with school age children. Staff #2 did not have completed health and safety training on file (within 90 days of hire) and was working with staff #1 who did not have all necessary clearances on file, making staff #1 not qualified to supervise staff #2.
During a visit on 7/27/26, outstanding inspection summaries were observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location.
On 6-24-26 Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 12 minutes as she went to the restroom and staff #1 and #2 failed to account for her after she was escorted to the building to use restroom. Child #1 was not assigned to a primary caregiver; there were 6 total pre-school children in group.
Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child care position until NSOR is obtained and on file.
Staff #2 was observed to be looking at his phone while in charge of supervising a center on multiple occasions.
In the young preschool room, a spot in the drywall was observed to have peeling paint near the paint center and carpet area.
In the school age room, a black cube shelf made of fiberboard was observed to be chipping, leaving exposed edges.
Staff #1, #2, and #4 were missing a health assessment on file.
Staff person #2 did not have health and safety training completed within 90 days.
Agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not list persons to whom the child may be released.
Staff #1 was observed shoving a child to the ground.
Staff #1 did not have out of state clearances on file. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until clearance is on file.
In the Young Preschool room, flowing building toys were observed to be less than an inch in diameter and accessible to older toddlers int he classroom.
Show 14 older citations
Staff #1 did not have a valid disclosure statement on file and was missing the FBI clearance. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until all clearances are up to date and on file. Staff #2 was missing a completed FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement with a witness signature and date. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position until all clearances and disclosure are up to date and on file. Staff #3 did not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #3 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher) until mandated reporter training is complete. Staff #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #4 may not work in a child care position until all clearances are up to date and on file. Staff #6 was observed to be missing a state police clearance and completed disclosure statement. Staff #6 may not work in a child care position until all clearances are up to date and on file.
In the young preschool room, 3 bags of pills were observed to be in an unsecured drawer in a teacher desk. The bags contained green, tan and yellow/white pills. It was determined that the pills were vitamins and were made inaccessible as soon as it was brought to the attention of the teacher. Corrected on site.
Staff #2 did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file. Staff #7 had a health assessment dated 3/16/23 and did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Staff person #1, #4 did not have completed health and safety training on file. Staff #1 and #4 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher) until all preservice training requirements are completed and on file.
File for staff #1 was missing verification of previous childcare experience. File for staff #2 was missing verification of education and experience for the staff. File for staff #3 was missing verification of experience. File for staff #4 was missing verification of experience. File for staff #5 was missing verification of experience. File for staff #6 was missing verification of education and experience.
File for staff #6 was missing two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
In the young preschool room and prek room a hand sanitizer dispenser was observed on the wall accessible to children. Both dispensers were observed to be filled with hand sanitizer, making it accessible to children in both classes.
Staff #3 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 may not be on the facility premises until NSOR clearance is received and on file.
Staff person #1 and #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Emergency medication for Child #1 was observed to be expired, with the date being given as 07/2022.
On 10/19/2022 during morning program, staff member #1 was rough with child #1, holding his wrists and physically moving him without his consent by lifting him around his middle(torso/waist).
Children's files were reivewed, child #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Children's files were reviewed child #1 did not have a written prescription for an Epi-pen on file.
Staff files were reviewed, staff #1 and #2 do not have written verification on file.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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 Moshannon YMCA Child Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Jul 6, 2026 (supervision): “On 6-24-26 Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 12 minutes as she went to the restroom and staff #1 and #2 failed to account for her after she was escorted to the building to use restroom. Child #1 was not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Moshannon YMCA Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Moshannon YMCA Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 3, 2022. 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 Moshannon YMCA Child Care compare with other daycares in Centre County?
It is #44 of 51 centers in Centre County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Moshannon YMCA Child Care last inspected?
Jul 27, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Moshannon YMCA Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Moshannon YMCA Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Centre County.
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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