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Valley Points Family YMCA/Early LRNG CTR

924 Constitution Blvd, New Kensington, PA 15068 · Westmoreland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 81% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#1 of 8 centers in New Kensington
3 Core-safety citations
46 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
49 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 20, 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 18
Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 9
Training & qualifications 6
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “All staff NSOR and Child Abuse clearances were updated.”
Citation Apr 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Large holes under the fence and additional holes next to removed planters were filled in by maintenance.”
Citation Apr 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Play kitchen and cracked plastic cover were removed from the classroom and play space.”
Citation Apr 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “All staff corrected fire safety trainings by completing the Pa Keys fire safety training.”
Citation Apr 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Service reports on the children were added to their folders by the director.”
Citation Apr 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number for the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Director added the child's physicians' phone number to the emergency contact. Director also verified with the parent that the phone number was correct for the physician.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “The emergency plan has been updated to include information on how parents will be contacted so they can safely reunite with their children.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked information on lockdown procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “The director added information on lockdown procedures to the parent letter and placed in the emergency plan binder as well as distributed to all parents as a reminder/follow-up.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Bottle was moved out of the reach of children.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Maintenance added zip ties to the pipe fitting to make sure that there was no space to cause injures.”
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Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
The curved walls in the toddler room had several areas where the paint is peeling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Maintenance removed peeling paint and added plaster over the area.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The plastic tunnel connecting the two outdoor slides was cracked on the top and bottom creating sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “The plastic tunnel connecting the two outdoor slides were removed from the play equipment.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
The top of the wooden shelf in the toddler room was splintering on the front edge.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Wooden shelves were removed and replaced with new shelves.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “New health assessment was put in folder.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Ashley got a new health assessment done by her medical doctor on a form that provides information that states she is able to work with children and provide adequate care.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “The Director added Maltreatment to the Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Ashley took an available Pediatric CPR First Aid and CPR class that weekend and renewed her training with a PQAS-certified trainer.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There were 4 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the office entry.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “All outlets were covered and baby gate was added to the office entrance”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Cleaners and sunscreen were thrown away.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a hole on the ceiling leaking water in the kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The roof had tar added to stop leaking.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was damage plaster on the kitchen door frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Plaster was fixed on the door frame of the kitchen”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a broken green plastic bin in the toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Plastic bin was thrown away”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked a current health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Child was removed from care until health assessment was received.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Additional policy was emailed to provide the information on accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Child was removed from care until an updated health assessment is provided”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Staff updated their Pediatric CPR training”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child # 1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Telephone number was added for the child's physician”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for child # 3 lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Work address and telephone number was added to the emergency contact.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “The garbage was removed and thrown away. Maintenance fixed baseboards, rusted pipes, sinks, and a hole in the wall.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “The toy and bins were removed and thrown away. In the future before children enter the play yard the staff will inspect the area to make sure it is clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Staff #1 updated their health assessment.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “The director added an extra fire drill on the log to gets days moved earlier in the month and has maintained 30 days between drills.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “The staff has a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification and I am working on finding the missing certificate.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
The file for child # 2 lacked the emergency contact information, who shall be contacted in an emergency on the Emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “The parent added the emergency contact information for the child on their emergency contact form.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “The parent added information for the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.”
Core safety Oct 26, 2022 Self-reported violation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Video footage was reviewed & verified action of staff person. The Staff person was immediately placed on suspension until all parties involved could determine corrective action steps. Ultimately, the Staff person was suspended for a period of thirty (30) days & is required to complete Behavior…”
Core safety Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The file for staff # 1 lacked the signature and date on the disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Staff file was checked and form was signed, but a light neon blue pen was used to sign paperwork and signature did not appearn when copied.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Maintenance supervisor replaced ceiling tiles, sanded and painted metal holders for the tiles. Hole in the corner of the bathroom was fixed and cleaned. Rust was removed from the toilet and cleaned. All baseboards were reglued and repaired. All sinks were cleaned and rust/dirt was removed. Planter…”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “The toddler wall, preschool door, and preschool phone wall was filled in and repaired by the maintenance supervisor.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was two cracked plastic bins in the toddler room and a cracked bin lid in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Plastic bins in the toddler room and cracked bin lid in the preschool room were removed immediately by the director.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child # 4 an older toddler lacked an updated health report. The las health report on file is dated 3/17/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Child #4 updated their health assessment.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1)
The file for Child # 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Parents signed an exemption letter disagreeing with the influenza vaccination.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Staff #2 updated their health assessment.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report. The child admission date was 2/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Child #2 updated their health assessment.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Staff attended a training and renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Staff completed/renewed Mandated Reporter training.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The files for child #1 and 2 lacked work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2022): “The parents added necessary information to their emergency contact form.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2022): “The parents added necessary information to their Emergency contact form.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location was dated 7/24/20-7/24/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “A new copy of 7/24/2021-7/24/2022 was printed and posted in an appropriate location.”

“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 Oct 26, 2022 Self-reported violation
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
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

Capacity 126 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Valley Points Family YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 339-6180
State certificate # CER-00255177
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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.

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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