Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR
Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR is a certified child care center in New Kensington, PA, with capacity for 126 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 49 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 49). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 8 centers in New Kensington and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current NSOR certificate dated 1/6/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 12/9/19. The file for Staff #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current PA Child Abuse clearance dated 3/28/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 3/26/21. The file for Staff #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current NSOR certificate dated 3/12/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 1/23/20.
The outdoor play area had a large hole under the fence next to the sidewalk as well as 2 other holes next to the brick wall where the wooden planters were removed.
There was a sharp edge on the play kitchen in the toddler room. There was a crack in the plastic cover in the outdoor play area.
The files for Staff #1, #2, and #3 contained fire safety training dated 8/6/25 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 6/20/24.
The files for Child #1 and Child #2, enrolled more than 6 months, lacked the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number for the child's physician.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for informing parents that the emergency has ended and how they can reunite with their child(ren).
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked information on lockdown procedures.
The spray bottle labeled "Bleach Water" was accessible to preschool and toddler children on the counter next to the sink utilized for washing their hands.
The fittings around the pipes behind the toilets in the 2nd and 3rd stalls on the boys side of the restroom were loose creating gaps where children's fingers could be injured. The fence in the upper far corner of the outdoor play area had tree branches/limbs protruding through it. In the preschool room, a sharp wire was protruding above the hinge on the art supply storage cabinet which was accessible to children.
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The curved walls in the toddler room had several areas where the paint is peeling.
The plastic tunnel connecting the two outdoor slides was cracked on the top and bottom creating sharp edges.
The top of the wooden shelf in the toddler room was splintering on the front edge.
The current health report on file for Child #1, a preschooler, dated 3/21/25 which is more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 3/9/23.
The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation about medical problems that might threaten the health of children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.
Staff person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
There were 4 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the office entry.
There was a Coppertone sunscreen, an Epi-Clenz and an All-purpose cleaner label " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children in the office entry.
There was a hole on the ceiling leaking water in the kitchen.
There was damage plaster on the kitchen door frame.
There was a broken green plastic bin in the toddler room.
The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked a current health report.
The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the immunizations. The child start date was 1/17/22.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training dated 11/10/23. The training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 10/28/21.
The file for child # 1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
The file for child # 3 lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
There was litter around the playground, plastic water bottles, and wrappers. There was rubber baseboard pulling off of the wall in the toddler room and on the wall along the hallway by the indoor play space and the preschool room. There are pieces of damaged rubber board along the infant room wall. There were rusted pipes on the wall behind the last toilet in the preschooler's and toddler's bathroom. There was a sink bowl with 3 cracks in the bathroom. The counter formica laminate was pulling off behind the sink in the toddler room. There was a hole on the right wall by the sink in the toddler room.
There was a cracked pink pencil holder, a cracked red plastic bin and a cracked clear toy pan lid in the preschool room. There was a cracked blue horse-riding toy and a Minnie mouse helicopter riding toy with foam propellers with teeth marks. There were two small holes on top of white toy shelf with exposed splinters in the toddler room.
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 2/26/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 2/24/20.
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from (7/7/22 to 8/12/22 and 9/7/22 to 10/11/22).
The file for staff # 2 contained a current pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr certificate dated 5/6/21. The file lacked documentation of a prior pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr certificate.
The file for child # 2 lacked the emergency contact information, who shall be contacted in an emergency on the Emergency contact form.
The files for child # 1 and 3 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the Emergency contact form.
Per staff statements, on 8/29/22, staff #1 restrained child #1 in a small storage room by placing the child in the dark room and closing the door. The child remained in the room for approximately 45 seconds, until another staff opened the door and escorted the child back to her group.
The file for staff # 1 lacked the signature and date on the disclosure statement.
There were 7 damaged ceiling tiles in the bathroom. There's was a hole on the right bottom corner of the wall in the girls side of the bathroom. There was rusted around the toilet in the boys bathroom. The rubber wall baseboard was loose and coming off the wall in the toddler curve wall and in the block area in the preschool room. The portable sink in the preschool room was dirty creating a sticky rusted surface. ther was an expose screw and a broken piece of wood exposing splinters creating a hazard in the playground accessible to children.
There was two hole with peeling plater in the toddler room wall. There was a hole with peeling plater by the red door in the preschool and two peeling paint spots by the phone.
There was two cracked plastic bins in the toddler room and a cracked bin lid in the preschool room.
The file for child # 4 an older toddler lacked an updated health report. The las health report on file is dated 3/17/21.
The file for Child # 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.
The file for staff # 2 contained a current health assessment dated 5/27/20. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/13/18.
The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report. The child admission date was 2/8/22.
The file for staff #1 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 5/6/21-5/6/23. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 8/14/18-8/14/20. The file for staff #2 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 5/27/20-5/27/22. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 4/13/18-4/13/20.
The file for staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior expiration date. The current certificate is date 1/21/20 and the prior certificate was dated 1/14/15.
The files for child #1 and 2 lacked work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
The files for child #1 and 2 lacked special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation in the emergency contact form.
The certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location was dated 7/24/20-7/24/21.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $36.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.00 | $35.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $35.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.00 | $34.20 |
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 Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 10, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current NSOR certificate dated 1/6/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 12/9/19. The file for Staff #2 (See LIS Code…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, 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 Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR compare with other daycares in New Kensington?
It is #1 of 8 centers in New Kensington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR last inspected?
Apr 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Valley Points Family YMCA.
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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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