Rcymca at Kratzer Elementary School
Rcymca at Kratzer Elementary School is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. No visit in that period produced a citation, which puts it among the 3% of ranked Pennsylvania centers with no citations. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 82 centers in Allentown and is tied for the best record statewide (no citations).
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“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.) | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $31.80 | $31.80 |
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 Kratzer Elementary School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021.
Have there been complaints about Rcymca at Kratzer Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rcymca at Kratzer 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 Kratzer Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 4, 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 Rcymca at Kratzer Elementary School compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is tied for #1 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and is tied for the best record statewide (no citations).
When was Rcymca at Kratzer Elementary School last inspected?
Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Rcymca at Kratzer Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $31.80 for young school-age, $31.80 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rcymca at Kratzer Elementary School?
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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