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Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School

Allen And Spruce Sts, Bath, PA 18014 · Northampton County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School is a certified child care center in Bath, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 16 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 16). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #52 of 107 centers in Northampton County and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #52 of 107 centers in Northampton County
3 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 2
Supervision 2
Training & qualifications 2
Building & playground safety 1
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
At the time of the inspection, the monkey bars with a fall height of 96" only had 6 inches of loose-fill mulch. The bottom of the slide which had a fall height of 70" only had 6 inches of loose-fill mulch. The swings with a fall height of 96" only had 5 inches of loose-fill mulch. These pieces of equipment are required to have 9 inches of loose-fill mulch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “1.) The equipment (slide, monkey bars and swings) was made inaccessible until the surfacing could meet the requirements of 9 inches of loose-fill mulch. This date of correction was 4/17/26. 2.) Mulch was raked from other areas of the playground where there is no equipment and added to these pieces…”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
At the time of the inspection, the Ventolin present at the facility for child #6 had a manufacturer label that read that the medication expired on 1/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Medication was sent home to parent.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #5 did not include the arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “The agreement on file for child #5 will include the arrival and departure times.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #4 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “The agreement for child #4 now includes the date of admission.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “The address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was added to the emergency contact form for child #5.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
At the time of the inspection, the operator acknowledged that there is no facility file for incident reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “A facility file was created for incident reports.”
Core safety Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.37(c)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #2, an aide, was observed working with children unsupervised between 7:25 - 7:28 while staff person #1 used the restroom. Staff person #1 also left the classroom to open the door in the hallway to let children into the facility, leaving staff person #2 alone with children. Staff person #2 does not have 2,500 hours of experience on file to be qualified as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “Will make sure staff have the 2,500 hours of experience, if not they will not be left alone with children. Staff person #2 is no longer employed as of 1/9/26.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, the only documentation of fire safety training for staff person #1 was from 2023, and not taken annually, as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Will make sure all staff take fire safety training annually. Staff person #1 now has current fire safety training in the file.”
Core safety Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not update the NSOR certificate every 60 months as required prior to the certificate's expiration. This is evidenced by the current NSOR certificate dated 3/31/25 and the previous NSOR certificate dated 3/10/20. Staff person #1 acknowledged that she was working with children while waiting for the updated NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “I will make sure all staff renew all clearances and trainings before they expire.”
Core safety Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 4/9/25, Child #6 asked to use the restroom, which was located outside of the classroom in the hallway of the school. Neither staff #1 or staff #2 accompanied the child when she left the classroom, leaving the child unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “1. All children will be supervised at all times, including going to the bathroom. This date of correction is effective 4/9/25. 2. We will update existing supervision policies/procedures. The policies and procedures will include the requirement for staff to be able to see, hear, direct and assess…”
Citation Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not update the health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment dated 8/20/24. The previous health assessment on file was dated 6/10/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “I will make sure that all staff health assessments are updated every 24 months as required. Staff person #1 has a current health assessment on file.”
Citation Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection, there was no emergency drill on file for the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “Staff will complete one emergency drill annually.”
Citation Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing annual fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated 8/8/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “Will make sure all staff complete fire safety training annually. Staff person #1 will complete fire safety training.”
Citation Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and the enrolling parent's work address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “Will make sure all children's files are complete and filled out in its entirety. Child #4 emergency contact form will include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and the enrolling parent's work address.”
Citation Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “Will make sure all children's files are complete and filled out in its entirety. The emergency contact form for child #4 will include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 2/12/25, 2/7/25, 2/27/25, and 2/19/25, respectively. The previous review dates were 4/15/24, 7/3/24, 4/19/24, 5/7/24, respectively. The agreements for child #3 and child #4 have not been reviewed/updated since 8/2024. The current review dates for the agreement for child #1, #2 and child #5 are 2/12/25, 4/4/25 and 4/5/25, respectively. The previous dates of review are 4/15/24, 8/22/24, and 8/24/24, respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “Will make sure all child files are updated every 6 months. Child files are now current.”

“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.) $23.20 $23.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $23.20 $23.20

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 26, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 264-5221
State certificate # CER-00255006
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Common questions

Has Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School 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 Jan 9, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of the inspection, staff person #2, an aide, was observed working with children unsupervised between 7:25 - 7:28 while staff person #1 used the restroom. Staff person #1 also left the classroom to open the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School?

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

What is Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 26, 2019. 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 Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School compare with other daycares in Northampton County?

It is tied for #52 of 107 centers in Northampton County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School last inspected?

Apr 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $23.20 for young school-age, $23.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Rcymca at George Wolf Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association.

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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