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RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center

401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Quakertown, PA, with capacity for 232 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 33 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 33). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 12 centers in Quakertown and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#10 of 12 centers in Quakertown
5 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
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 5
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 5
Building & playground safety 4
Supervision 3
Background checks 2
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Lifeguard/Lifeguard training/supervision 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.115(a)(6)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, provider named Facility Person #1 as the DHS Lifeguard while campers were participating in swimming activity. A lifeguard certificate was not on file for Facility Person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “A lifeguard with a complete DHS file is now on site.”
Core safety Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance and a signed Disclosure Statement as required by CPSL. Staff #5 file did not contain results of PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Staff #5 PA Criminal Clearance results have been obtained, dated 8/4/26. Staff #2 will not work with children until NSOR and Disclosure Statement obtained- ended employment for the rest of the summer.”
Core safety Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection during water activity, three groups of children were observed swimming in separate areas of the pool. There were 19 school age children in Group 1, 12 school age children in Group 2 and 9 PK children in Group 3. Staff in Groups 1 and 2 were not able to identify the specific children assigned to their group for the purpose of supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Director implemented a system in place to ensure all staff can identify children in their group.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 7/30/26, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing, dated within 12 months of initial hire. The health assessment on file was dated 7/1/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Director will have staff complete health assessment and tb before the child care setting. **Update - the staff person has been terminated.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, the facility has not conducted an emergency drill at least annually. The last emergency drill was dated 3/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Completed emergency drill and documented.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Water safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iv)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #3 was observed caring for children during swimming activity. Staff #3 file did not contain evidence of annual water safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Water safety was completed on 7/26/26. A copy will be placed in Staff #3 file.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “Staff will complete pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
On 7/30/26, Staff #2 was observed working with children in the 6th grade group. Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education to qualify them for the position they were working.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Staff will be removed from schedule until file completed. **Update staff member has been terminated.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 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)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first aid procedures by the facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “This child is no longer in care as of 7/31/26. Director reviewed paperwork for other children.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 was observed participating in swimming activity. Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for swimming.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “This child is no longer in care as of 7/31/26. Director reviewed paperwork for other children.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection at the indoor swimming pool, provider identified Facility Person #1 as the DHS lifeguard while campers were participating in swimming activity. An individual record was not on file for Facility person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Director has now had lifeguard's complete files for a facility person.”
Citation Feb 19, 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)
On 2/19/26, no evidence of testing of the facility's fire alarm at least every 30 days as required by the Panic & Fire Act 62 was observed on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “We will have out team test fire alarms every 30 days.”
Citation Feb 19, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
On 2/19/26, no evidence of annual written notification of facility's program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes was observed on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Copies of the safe routes will be on file to show the notification.”
Citation Feb 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 2/19/26, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 files did not contain Pediatric First Aid/CPR training conducted by an approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The staff will take pediatric first aid/cpr training by an approved curriculum.”
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Core safety Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children/Staff:child ratios while swimming 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)/3270.115(a)(5)
On 2/13/25, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 7 Preschool children in the facility's swimming pool while Staff #2 accompanied 1 Preschool child to the restroom. Additionally, Staff #1 was not able to identify children assigned to their group for the purpose of supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “Staff will be able to name children in their care group. When a child needs to use the restroom staff will keep ratios in the pool. In order to do this, take other children out to stay in ratio.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)
On 2/13/25, Child #1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #1 file did not contain a complete record of immunizations recommended by the ACIP. (Exemption was not on file)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Director emailed parent requesting updated immunization record and will follow up with exemption letter, if needed.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
On 2/13/25, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment was dated 8/4/22. Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health assessment including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #4 and Staff #5 file did not contain the date of tuberculosis testing at initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Staff #1 will obtain an updated health assessment. Staff #3 will obtain an initial health assessment, including results of tb testing. Staff #4 and #5 will obtain the date of tuberculosis testing to verify that it was conducted within 12 months prior to hire date.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
On 2/13/25, Staff #3 file did not contain verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Director will obtain verification of age for Staff #3.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On 2/13/25, Staff #6 file did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training. Only 6 hours of childcare training were observed in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Staff #6 will complete remaining 6 hours of child care training.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
On 8/27/24, the facility's emergency plan was not updated in writing at least annually. The last update was dated 5/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “The director updated the facility's emergency plan in writing. The director will ensure the E.P. is updated once every year.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
On 8/27/24, during unannounced inspection, no evidence that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The date of last fire drill logged was 3/7/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “The director will be sure to run/update logbook for drills at least every 60 days.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 8/27/24, at unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact was not present in the outdoor PlaySpace where Child #1 was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Child #1 emergency contact information was given to staff person at time of inspection. Director will ensure that all child emergency contact information is with staff person when moving spaces.”
Core safety Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 3/12/24, at time of renewal, Facility person #2 file did not contain evidence of Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL. Facility person #2 file did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement as required by CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Facility person #2 will complete Mandated Reporter Training. Until such time, Facility person #2 will be supervised at all times by a staff person who has completed all pre-service training. A Disclosure Statement will be signed by Facility Person #2 and placed in the file.”
Citation Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 3/12/24, at time of renewal, facility person #1 and #2 files did not contain evidence of training in the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Facility Person #1 was trained in the facility's emergency plan on 6/13/24. Documentation of the training was signed on 3/12/24 at time of inspection. Facility person #2 will be trained in the facility's emergency plan. Training will be documented and kept on file.”
Citation Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 3/12/24, at time of renewal, Facility person #2 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 7/3/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Facility person #2 will obtain an updated health assessment.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan does not address continuity of operations
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Director will add continuity of operations to our EAP”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint towards the back on the orange wall on the second floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Director will have the spot painted”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1 and 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Director will review record and have parent complete form for flu”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2,3 and 4 was missing Child Service Reports
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Director will add child service reports for school age children”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. emergency contact for child 1 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Director will add address for child 1 release”
Citation Apr 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During renewal inspection certification rep did not see emergency numbers posted near the phone that is between two refrigerators.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Director will make sure that all emergency numbers are posted near the phone”
Citation Apr 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the prek classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Director will make sure that the classroom space is free of chipped paint”
Citation Apr 29, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a broken thermometer in the Kindergarten classroom. During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a thermometer in the refrigerator near the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Director will make sure that thermometers are in all refrigerators also that they are in working order”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 232 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 6, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 29, 2026 · 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 (215) 536-8841
State certificate # CER-00253112
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Common questions

Has RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jul 30, 2026 (supervision): “On 7/30/26, at time of unannounced inspection, provider named Facility Person #1 as the DHS Lifeguard while campers were participating in swimming activity. A lifeguard certificate was not on file for Facility Person #1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 29, 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 Quakertown Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Quakertown?

It is #10 of 12 centers in Quakertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center last inspected?

Jul 30, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs RCYMCA Quakertown Child Care Center?

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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