Rcymca at Gockley Elementary is a certified child care center in Whitehall, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (2 of 3). All 3 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 16 centers in Whitehall and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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There are no emergency numbers posted in the facility.
There is no written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.
There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in the facility.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $30.80 | $30.80 |
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 Rcymca at Gockley Elementary had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 3 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Rcymca at Gockley Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rcymca at Gockley Elementary 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 Gockley Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 21, 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 Rcymca at Gockley Elementary compare with other daycares in Whitehall?
It is #1 of 16 centers in Whitehall by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rcymca at Gockley Elementary last inspected?
Dec 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Rcymca at Gockley Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for infant, $51.40 for young toddler, $49.80 for older toddler, $45.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rcymca at Gockley Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association.
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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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