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Pine Street UMC

441 Pine St, Williamsport, PA 17701 · Lycoming County
Keystone STAR 4

Pine Street UMC is a certified child care center in Williamsport, PA, with capacity for 127 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 19 centers in Williamsport and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#12 of 19 centers in Williamsport
1 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

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

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance in "request under review" status with a rap sheet attached.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2025): “Site director reached out to HR and the correct police clearance was provided and added to the staff file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, disinfectant wipes and jugs of hand sanitizer were found accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Community Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2025): “All supplies both from the program and the church that are considered a threat to children's health and safety were moved out of reach of children or moved to rooms not utilized by the program.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During the renewal inspection, the Gym did not have a functional fire detection device/alarm installed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “A standalone smoke detector has been installed in the gym and tested to ensure that it can be heard over the sounds of children playing, in the event of an emergency.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection, the Community Room and Gym did not have a written plan displayed/posted identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2025): “copies of the transportation plan were added to every room, including the lunch room, gym, and community room.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, the file did not contain signed parental consent for swimming for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.who were all participating in swimming activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2025): “Swim permission slips were created and signed by all facility parents. These were added to each child's file.”
Citation Jul 15, 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)
During the renewal inspection, the interconnected fire detection system was not operable in the gym or the community room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Smoke detectors were purchased and installed in both the gym space and the community room.”
Citation Jul 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact, for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4, did not include the addresses of the individuals to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “During parent pickup and drop-off, addresses were added by the families. Anew version of the form was created that includes lines to include home addresses for authorized pick-ups.”
Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
Observed the community room used as an arts and craft room by the facility not to have a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2023): “A second first aid kit is provided to accommodate the use of the community room.”
Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed the first aid kit utilized by the facility not to contain scissors or tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2023): “scissors and tweezers were added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
Observed the refrigerator used by the facility not to contain a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2023): “A new thermometer was purchased and placed in the facility fridge.”
Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
Observed children's medication to be stored in a facility backpack which was then accessible to children
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2023): “The location of the backpack has been moved to the kitchen, which is a space that is child-free at all times.”
Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
Observed medication for child #1 not to be stored in the original packaging.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2023): “The child may not return to camp or participate in additional childcare programs until a prescription. or original packaging has been provided.”
Citation Aug 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff files were reviewed, staff #2 did not have pediatric first aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Staff #2 will not be permitted to work until pediatric/CPR certification is complete.”
Citation Aug 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. Health and Safety topics including Professional development in the following areas: prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)), handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants, precautions when transporting children pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Staff #1 and #2 will nor be permitted to work until the required professional training in Health and Safety is completed.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 127 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 21, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator River Valley Regional YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 323-4604
State certificate # CER-00260169
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Common questions

Has Pine Street UMC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 15, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance in "request under review" status with a rap sheet attached.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Pine Street UMC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pine Street UMC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Pine Street UMC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 21, 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 Pine Street UMC compare with other daycares in Williamsport?

It is #12 of 19 centers in Williamsport by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Pine Street UMC last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Pine Street UMC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is River Valley Regional 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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