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Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center

1150 N 4th St, Sunbury, PA 17801 · Northumberland County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Sunbury, PA, with capacity for 190 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 21 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 19 centers in Northumberland County and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#16 of 19 centers in Northumberland County
5 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 30, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Nov 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Aug 15, 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

Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 5
Caregiver conduct 2
Supervision 2
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
While conducting the physical site inspection in the 1-year-old room, diaper rash cream that was labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed in an unzippered diaper bag in the cubbie area. (Corrected while on site.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “Staff removed diaper rash cream from the accessible backpack immediately.”
Citation Aug 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
1. During the physical site inspection in the boys bathroom area of the SACC room, the vents were observed to be covered in dust/debris. 2. During the physical site inspection in the girls bathroom area of the SACC room, there was a loose toilet seat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “1. The vents were removed and cleaned properly. 2. The toilet seat was replaced.”
Citation Aug 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the physical site inspection in the boys bathroom area of the SACC room, peeling rust was observed on the cover plate/flange piece of the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “The rusted plate on the side of the toilet was removed.”
Core safety Aug 15, 2025 Self-reported violation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Child #1 pulled another child's hair. Staff person #1 then "tugged on" child #1's hair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Staff person #1 was required to do a training on how to Guide Toddler Behavior (certificate attached). Staff person #1 received a written reprimand.”
Core safety Mar 7, 2025 Self-reported violation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Staff person was carrying supplies in her arms. Staff person picked up the child by his arm and basically drug him into the one-year-old room due to the child not walking on his own. Staff person then proceeded to do this, picking the child up by his arm and dragging him, 2 more times until they arrived in the 2-year-old room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “Staff person was terminated from employment.”
Core safety Nov 7, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Staff person #1 had 5 children, ages 1 and 2, on the patio area in the outside play area. Child #1 went out the open gate to the patio area and went into the gate (also open) of the grassy play area for the 1-year-olds without staff person #1 noticing he was gone. A parent of another child came to pick up her child and informed staff person #1 that child #1 was in the other play area without supervision. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately 58 seconds.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 29, 2024): “Each class has picture cards of each child in their supervision group. A supervision training with our STARS rep will be scheduled. All staff will attend and participate in the training.”
Citation Aug 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the physical site inspection in the 1-2 year old room, the rubber molding was observed to be coming off of the bottom of the wall creating a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “Molding was re-glued that evening”
Citation Aug 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the physical site inspection in the 3 year old room, the carpet was found to be fraying and is disrepair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “Replace classroom flooring”
Citation Aug 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the physical site inspection in the Preschool Room, the vents were observed to be dirty with a build-up of debris/dust.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “Have maintence/cleaning clean build-up from vents”
Citation Aug 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the review of the children's files, child #1's file did not contain an updated Health Assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “Child #1 was sent home and unable to return until a current physical was received.”
Citation Aug 23, 2023 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)
In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain an updated Health Assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “Staff person #1's physical was rescheduled but she did not work again until after her appointment and the new physical was brought in.”
Core safety Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file contained an updated FBI clearance that was late in obtaining (previous clearance dated 1/30/17, new clearance dated 4/11/2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “The Provider will maintain file dates to make sure no clearances go past their expiration date.”
Core safety Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Included in ratio/annual training 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(a)(8)
In reviewing of the staff files, Staff persons #1-#16 had been 1-2 months late in completing annual water safety training (training completed in May or June of 2021 and not completed until July of 2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “The provider will plan to schedule the training for the month prior to its expiration.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
In reviewing of the staff files, Staff persons #1-#16 had been 1-2 months late in completing annual emergency plan training (training completed in May or June of 2021 and not completed until July of 2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “The provider will plan to schedule the training for the month prior to its expiration.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the physical site inspection in the 2 year old room, outlet covers were observed to be missing in a power cord and on a string of decorative lights.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider replaced missing covers instantly.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the physical site inspection in the 1 year old room, ointment was present in a backpack in the cubby area that was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider removed ointment instantly”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
In reviewing of children's files, child #2's file did not contain a complete updated health assessment (only 3 of 22 pages).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Provider had the parents fax over the child's physical before days end.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #2's file contained an updated health assessment that was late in obtaining (previous health assessment dated 8/27/19 and updated health assessment dated 1/6/22).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Provider will talk to staff about scheduling physicals prior to expiration if insurance will allow.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
In reviewing of the fire drill and fire detection log, manual testing of the smoke alarms was not occurring every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will schedule testing on the 1st of every month.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
In reviewing of children's files, child #1's file did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Provider had the parents fax over the child's physical before days end.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
In reviewing of staff files, staff persons #1-12 had been 1-2 months late in completing annual fire safety training (training completed in May or June of 2021 and not completed until July or August of 2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “The provider will plan to schedule the training for the month prior to its expiration.”

“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 Aug 15, 2025 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Mar 7, 2025 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 7, 2023 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $57.00 $57.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $57.00 $57.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.50 $55.50
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $52.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $52.00 $27.30
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $52.00 $27.30

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 190 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 30, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Susquehanna Valley YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 286-5636
State certificate # CER-00246545
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Sunbury YMCA Day 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 Aug 15, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “Child #1 pulled another child's hair. Staff person #1 then "tugged on" child #1's hair.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center?

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 Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 22, 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 Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Northumberland County?

It is #16 of 19 centers in Northumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center last inspected?

Dec 30, 2025 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for newborn, $57.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $55.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Sunbury YMCA Day Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Susquehanna Valley YMCA.

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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