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Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center

110 Woodland Rd, Reading, PA 19610 · Berks County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #27 of 84 centers in Reading
5 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 27, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 3
Transportation 2
Training & qualifications 2
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “During the renewal inspection on 4/27/26, it was identified that Child 1 and Child 3's initial health reports were not obtained within the required 60 day timeframe following enrollment. The DHS Representative and Childcare Director reviewed both children's files and confirmed that the health…”
Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The Site Supervisor provided parents with written information regarding supervision policies. Parents received a copy of the supervision policy to keep and were required to review and sign an acknowledgment form confirming receipt of the information. In addition, parent board with supervision…”
Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “TIERED LIS: The fee agreement for Child 1 was completed and signed by both the parent and Site Supervisor. The completed agreement was placed in the child's file to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. This correction was completed on or before April 28, 2026. The Certification Representative…”
Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26, it was identified that Child 2's fee agreement did not specify the fee amount. In addition, Child 3's agreement did not include the child's arrival and departure times. The Childcare Director immediately reviewed both files and corrected the missing…”
Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The Childcare Director had the Site Supervisor review the children's files and contact the children's parents to obtain the missing admission dates. The fee agreements and child records were corrected to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. Child 3 withdrew from the program.”
Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The Childcare Director had the Site Supervisor review Child 1's emergency contact form with the parent and obtained the missing information. The emergency contact form was updated and placed in the child's file to ensure compliance with DHS regulations”
Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The Site Supervisor required emergency contact form and fee agreement reviews completed and updated by child's 1 and Childs 2 parents updated information was placed in the children's files.”
Citation Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The Site Supervisor provided parents with written information regarding DHS regulations. and a link to acess information eletronically. Parents received a copy of the DHS regulations to keep and were required to review and sign an acknowledgment form confirming receipt of the information. In…”
Core safety Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “1. Staff Person #2 was removed from direct contact with children upon identification of the violation. A signed, dated, and witnessed Disclosure Statement was placed in Staff Person #2's personnel file. Staff Person #2 did not return to work with children until the disclosure statement was fully…”
Core safety Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “During the unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/2025, the Certification Representative arrived at 7:03 AM and observed one facility person present with two school-age children. The first facility person reported that she had been in sole care of two children since 7:02 AM when the second child…”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “During the unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/2025, the DHS Representative observed disinfecting wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" stored in an unlocked cabinet in the cafeteria. Immediately upon notification, the disinfecting wipes were removed from the childcare space and…”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “On 12/12/25, the facility's current Emergency Plan was posted by the site supervisor conspicuous locations, the main parent bulletin board at the program entrance”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “· The Emergency Plan parent letter was revised to include a clear description of reasonable accommodation that will be made for: o Children with disabilities o Children with chronic medical conditions · The updated letter explains how staff will support these children during emergencies, including…”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “. During the inspection on 12/12/2025, it was identified that the written daily schedule and the emergency medical transportation plan were not posted in the childcare space. After notification, the Site Supervisor posted the current daily schedule and the emergency medical transportation and…”
Citation Dec 12, 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)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “During the unannounced allocated inspection conducted on 12/12/2025, it was identified that Staff Person #1 had an initial staff health assessment dated 7/2/2025 and (TB) test dated 7/21/2025, completed after Staff Person #1's first day working with children. Upon identification of this issue, DHS…”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)/3270.171(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “The site supervisor made sure the certificate of compliance is in a conspicuous location used by parents, specifically on the main parent bulletin board The written notification of Safe Routes is now posted alongside the certificate of compliance in the same conspicuous location. A parent…”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Staff (Staff #3) have completed their Fire Safety Training, and updated certificates have been placed in their personnel files. The Director has verified that each file now contains the current documentation required by DHS.”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Official college transcripts were requested from Staff Person #1 to verify: Degree field(s) of study. Staff Person #1 was instructed to provide written verification of experience, such as: A letter signed by a former employer or educational institution verifying at least two years of experience…”
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Core safety Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “To comply with the CPSL. In the future, staff will not be allowed to work in a childcare role or have direct contact with children with the clearances on file after the provision window ended, if the staff does not have required clearances. Staff will not work in a childcare role or have contact…”
Core safety Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times; Every Staff member will be assigned the responsibility for supervision and care of specific group of children and knowing the names and whereabouts of the children in the assigned group. Staff members will be physically present with the…”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the facility emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “A continuity of operations plan will be included in the emergency response plan covering the location that the program will operate in case of a weather disaster or exceptional circumstances. The plan will also include how to access staff and children¿s files in case the YMCA does not have access…”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “The method for the facility persons to contact parents about an emergency (phone, email and ClassDojo to notify them of an emergency and the method for facility person to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how parents can reunite with their children. This information can be find on…”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Fire drills will be in different hypothetical location of fire and a more detailed description like Cafeteria by door 19 or Girl's bathroom near the GYM.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “On May 05th, 2025 a traffic letter was sent to local traffic safety authorities. The annual traffic letter will be sent to local traffic safety authorities annually along with the emergency response plan of the facility.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “At the time of enrollment parents will be provided with a copy of the supervision policy, and a copy of the daily schedule; along with the emergency response plan letter, the enrollment packet and the School Age Catalog.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Every child's file will be double checked at the time of enrollment to make sure agreement form states the date of admission. Child 1's date of admission was added to the fee agreement and child's file.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Instructions on how to google and access the 3270 Childcare regulations electronically will be added in the emergency numbers and procedures that is posted in the parents' board.”
Core safety Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 4/10/2024, the disclosure statement on file for staff #1 was not signed by a witness. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The disclosure statement for staff #1 was signed by a witness and dated.”
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “Staff #1 will have an updated health assessment completed since she is due for a new one in June 2024. We will make sure that the updated health assessment form is completed in its entirety.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 4/18/2023, the initial health report on file for Child #1 was dated 3/6/2023. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “This was already corrected prior to the renewal inspection.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Feb 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA Of Reading And Berks County
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 376-0106
State certificate # CER-00257078
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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.

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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