Rcymca at Slate Belt Branch
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no annual written evaluation on file for staff person #5, #6, #10, #12, #13 on file.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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At the time of the inspection, the hot water temperature in child care 1 room measured 116° F.
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.
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
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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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
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.
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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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