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Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch

315 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 · Northampton County
Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade, October 2026 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) Provisional certificate 4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch is a certified child care center in Pen Argyl, PA, with capacity for 138 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 28 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (9 of 28). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Pen Argyl and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Pen Argyl
6 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 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

Training & qualifications 9
Building & playground safety 6
Records & paperwork 5
Supervision 4
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Included in ratio/annual training 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(a)(8)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not have water safety training and was supervising 6 young school age children on the deck of the pool while staff person #3 was changing in the locker room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Water safety training completed 6/2/26. Documentation was added to the file and emailed.”
Core safety Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
Previously, on 08/27/25, the requirement for using the newest disclosure statement going forward was provided as technical assistance with Staff #4. On 8/3/26, during a review of staff files, it was observed that an old version of the disclosure statement was signed for a new hire, staff #5, #7, #8 on 6/3/25, 6/3/25, 6/18/26, respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Staff 5, 7 and 8 signed the new disclosures and they were emailed for review.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c)
At the time of the inspection, the health report for child #2 did not include the signature of a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP and the individual's professional title. The health assessment for child #3 was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “An updated health form with a signature has been requested for child #2. The date was added for child #3.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #13 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Staff #13 is no longer employed. A letter has been added to the file.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not complete fire safety training within 12 months from date of hire. This is evidenced by the fire safety dated 7/20/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #7 and #9 did not complete fire safety training annually as required. This is evidenced by the fire safety training dated 6/17/25, and 6/9/25, respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Staff person #5 completed fire safety training on 6/8/25 and 7/20/26.Staff person #7 completed fire safety on 8/4/26. Staff person #9 is no longer employed with last working day 7/29/26. A letter has been added to the file. All staff will be trained annually in fire safety.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Additionally, staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Staff #9 is no longer employed as of 7/29/26. A letter has been added to the file. All staff shall complete pre-service professional development within 90 days of hire. Pediatric CPR and first aid will be with an approved Pqas certified instructor.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 did not have 2,500 hours of childcare experience on file and staff person #18 and #20 did not have any education on file. Therefore, staff people #10, #18 and #20 could not qualify for the position they were performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Staff #10 verification of hours has been added to the file and exceeds 2,500 hours. Staff #18 and #20 education have been added to the file.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection, there was no annual written evaluation on file for staff person #5, #6, #10, #12, #13 on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Evaluations were completed 8/3/26 and forwarded.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “The address of the medical provider was added to the file and the designated individuals were updated with the address and phone number.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #7 did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “We will obtain the insurance number for the file. Child is no longer enrolled.”
Citation Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection, staff people #4, #7 and #9 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 12/2024-12/2025, 7/2025-7/2026 and 6/2025-6/2026, respectively. Staff person #4 only completed 10 hours of annual training. Staff person #7 only completed 6.5 hours of annual training and staff person #9 only completed 3.5 hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Staff #4 completed adult mental health first aid on 10/2025 for 8 hours and added to file. Staff #7 has added their college transcript and has 10.5 hours on PAkeys.org. Staff person #9 is no longer employed and their last day was 7/29/26. A letter has been added to their file. All staff will obtain…”
Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 7/17/26 at approximately 1:51pm, Child #1 left the pool locker room where they were under the supervision of Staff Person #2. Child #1 proceeded to walk out of the locker room, down the hallway, past the welcome center and exited the facility. Staff Person #1 attempted to follow the child, but lost sight of them outside of the locker room. Emergency services were contacted to notify them of the child having left the facility. An outside agency later located Child #1 at their residence approximately four blocks from the facility. This incident was self-reported to the Department.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 11, 2026): “1.) 1. Immediate Corrective Actions. 7/20/26: Review active supervision expectations with all camp staff before their shift starts. Assign staff to ensure all activity areas have appropriate supervision ratios. Staff will have their group of children identified on their clipboard with their…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised when they took 3 school age children from the outdoors and then inside to the restroom. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “Staff#3 completed online cpr training and will complete in person cpr 8/15/26. Staff #3 will not care for a group of children unsupervised.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 4/10/26, and not every 30 days, as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “A manual test was conducted 7/15/26 and documented. Manual testing will be completed monthly and documented every 30 days”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(d)/3270.35(e)
During the inspection, 52 children were present in the facility. Of the staff that were present, only one person qualified as a group supervisor. This number of children requires there to be two group supervisors present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “Two Group supervisors are scheduled full time and will be scheduled for future weeks when enrollment is over 45 children.”
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Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of the inspection, the hot water temperature in child care 1 room measured 116° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “Mixer has been added to the sink and water no longer exceeds 110F.”
Citation Aug 27, 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 current fire safety training on file. This is evidenced by the date of training 6/7/24 on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Staff #1 is no longer employed.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Staff #1 is no longer employed.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Parent updated physician phone number on emergency form.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Parent updated work address on emergency form.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Parent signed consent where they previously wrote yes.”
Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the inspection on 7/15/25, staff person #7 and staff person #8 were observed to be caring for children together unsupervised. Staff person #7 and staff person #8 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training and health and safety training requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “Staff #7 and #8 will be supervised by an AGS or GS with all completed preservice trainings.”
Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection on 7/15/25, staff person #3 had a FBI clearance for PDE purposes. There was no submission receipt or completed DHS FBI clearance on file (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “Staff #3 obtained DHS FBI fingerprints. Staff Person #3 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact or routine interaction with children.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Sink in toilet area/Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(c)/3270.82(h)
At the time of the inspection, a school age child was observed to have used a Port-a-Potty. The Port-a-Potty did not contain a sink to allow for handwashing after toileting. The school-age child was observed using hand sanitizer and not washing his hands after using the Port-a-Potty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “Children will use the indoor restroom facilities where they can wash their hands after toileting.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
At the time of the inspection, a school age child was observed to have used a Port-a-Potty. The Port-a-Potty was not equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “The port a potty will be removed.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Designated on facility schedule 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)(2)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, there were 22 school aged children observed in room #3 which has a capacity of 12 children. There was no time period designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities to allow this capacity of this space to be exceeded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “The room capacity will not be exceeded, or the schedule will be noted if the room will exceed capacity for a 1/2 hour.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection on 7/15/25, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 5/8/25 and not every 30 days, as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “The fire alarm will be pulled monthly in addition to the monthly drills already being conducted. Documentation of the 30 day testing will be kept on file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not have a transcript to accompany the Instructional Technology degree on file and therefore, could not qualify for the position they were performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “Staff #3 provided a college transcript for their master's degree.”

“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

Violation found Jul 20, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Oct 5, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal

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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $29.60 $29.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $29.60 $29.60

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 138 children
Certificate status Provisional
Certificate valid through Feb 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 910-4394
State certificate # CER-00261774
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Common questions

Has Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Aug 3, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not have water safety training and was supervising 6 young school age children on the deck of the pool while staff person #3 was changing in the locker room.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 4, 2025. 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 Slate Belt Branch compare with other daycares in Pen Argyl?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Pen Argyl by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch last inspected?

Aug 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $29.60 for young school-age, $29.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch?

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

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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