Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center
Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center is a certified child care center in Reading, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 30 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 30). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #27 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Children 1 and 3 had initial health reports dated 2/4/26, and 2/9/26 respectively. This is more than 60 day after Child 1's date of admission. See LIS code sheet for Child 1's date of admission. The operator did not know Children 3's date of admission but reported the date would be more than 60 days before the date of Child 3's initial health report.
During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 it was noted that the facility supervision policy was not being provided to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.
During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Child 1 did not have any fee agreements in their file. Cert rep observed Child 1 receiving care at the facility on 4/27/26. See LIS code sheet for date of admission.
During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Child 2's fee agreement did not specify the fee amount. Also Child 3's fee agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure time.
During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Children 2 and 3's fee agreement and child record did not specify the child's date of admission. Child 1 did not have a fee agreement and Child 1's child record did not specify the child's date of admission. The operator was able to determine what Child 1's date of admission was. See LIS code sheet for Child 1's date of admission. The operator did not know Children 2 and 3's date of admission but reported the date would be sometime in the beginning of the school year in August of 2025.
During the renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the release person addresses and phone numbers for all listed release persons.
During a renewal inspection on 4/26/27 Child 1's emergency contact form was most recently reviewed by the parents on 8/26/25 and Child 2's fee agreement was most recently reviewed by the parent on 7/29/25.
During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 it was reported that information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not provided to parents of enrolled children.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 the following violations of the CPSL were noted: Staff 2's NSOR Certificate was dated 11/5/25 which is after their first day with children.(See LIS code sheet for first day with children.) Staff 2 was provisionally hired and did not have a signed, dated and witnessed disclosure statement on file. Staff 2 was observed to be providing care. Staff 3's PSP, Child Abuse and FBI clearances were dated more than 60 months between clearance dates. This is evidenced by clearances dated as follows: PSP(1/7/2020, & 11/13/25), Child Abuse (2/7/2020 & 11/20/25), and DHS FBI (most recent 2/3/2020). It was reported that Staff 3 served as staff at this facility and other facility's owned by the legal entity between 1/7/2025 and this date.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 cert rep arrived in the childcare space at 7:03 AM and observed one facility person present with 2 young school aged children. The first facility person reported the children were in their sole care since 7:02AM when the second child arrived. It was reported the second facility person was not yet there but was on the way. The second facility person arrived at the facility at 7:46 AM.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed disinfecting wipes, labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet in the child care space(Cafeteria). Cert rep also observed a used straw being placed in an opened trash can. The straw was contaminated by human secretions as Cert rep observed the straw had been in a child's mouth.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 the facility's letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan procedures did not address accommodations that would be made for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule and emergency medical transportation plan was not posted in the child care space.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Staff 1 had an initial staff health assessment dated 7/2/25, and TB test dated 7/21/25, which are after Staff 1's first day with children(See LIS code sheet for first day with children).
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility's certificate of compliance and the notification of facility's safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Staff 3's most recent fire safety training was dated 10/29/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Staff 1 had an associate's degree and bachelor's degree on file, however neither noted a field of study to determine if the degrees were in education or Human Services, and there was no documentation available in the file supported that Staff 1 completed at least 30 credit hours of education or human services credits. Staff 1's file also did not include verified experience with children. Staff 1 has been working as director.
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During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Staff 1 obtained their NSOR certificate on 3/6/24 which is beyond their 45 days provisional hire window(See LIS code sheet for date of hire). It was reported Staff 1 continued to work in a childcare role after the 45 day provisional hire window ended.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep observed staff were not physically present with all of the children in their assigned group during this incident: Staff 2 left the PlaySpace to walk inside the facility to take a child to their parent. The child leaving was assigned to Staff 1's supervision group. Staff 1 remained in the playspace, when that child went into the facility. When Staff 2 went into the facility, Staff 2 had three children in their assigned group who remained in the PlaySpace without their assigned staff. Other staff were present in the play space; however, these children were not assigned to those staff's supervision groups.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the facility emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the facility emergency plan did not address the methods for the facility persons to contact parents about an emergency and the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted that the following consecutive Fire drills had the same hypothetical location of fire (Cafeteria): 4/11/24, 5/13/24, 8/28/24, 9/30/24, 10/28/24, 11/24/24, 12/13/24, 1/21/25, 2/26/25, 3/13/25, 4/10/25.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the most recent annual traffic letter was sent on 3/1/24 which is more than 12 months ago.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing the facility's general daily schedule and supervision policies to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's file and fee agreement did not specify the Child's date of admission.
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the operator was not providing information on how to access the 3270 Childcare regulations electronically to the parents of enrolled children.
On 4/10/2024, the disclosure statement on file for staff #1 was not signed by a witness. See LIS code sheet.
On 4/10/2024, the health assessment on file for staff #1 did not have the box checked on the staff health assessment form to indicate an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and also did not have the box check include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. See LIS code sheet.
On 4/18/2023, the initial health report on file for Child #1 was dated 3/6/2023. See LIS code sheet.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
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 Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary 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 Dec 12, 2025 (background checks): “During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 the following violations of the CPSL were noted: Staff 2's NSOR Certificate was dated 11/5/25 which is after their first day with children.(See LIS code sheet for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 6, 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 Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #27 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center last inspected?
Apr 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young school-age, $60.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Reading And Berks County.
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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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