Y2kids Child Care Center
Y2kids Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Slatington, PA, with capacity for 123 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 47 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 47). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #93 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, the letter provided to parents regarding emergency plan procedures did not include shelter-in-place and lockdown procedures.
At the time of the inspection, thistle plants were observed on the upper playground's surfacing.
At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator in the school age room did not contain a thermometer.
At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1's health assessment was not updated every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 4/24/26 and the previous health assessment dated 3/27/24.
At the time of the inspection, staff persons #4 and #6 did not complete the PA Required Health and Safety training Parts 1 and Part 2 within 90 days of hire. They were not completed until 3/29/26 and 5/7/26, respectively, for staff person #4. Staff person #6 did not complete them until 9/2/25 and 9/3/25, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file dated 1/13/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
At the time of the inspection, the evaluation on file for staff person #6 was not completed until 5/26/26, and not within 12 months from date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
During the inspection on 3/20/26, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training requirements.
At the time of the inspection, facility person #8 did not update their health assessment every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 10/18/23.
Staff person #2 and staff person #4 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training requirements.
At the time of the inspection, facility person #8 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 only had one written non-family reference on file attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The second reference that was on file was from a family member and does not qualify as a reference.
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CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the renewal inspection, the bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 8/1/25. An inspection occurred on 8/11/25. The bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was still not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool.
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the inspection on 6/18/25, staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the plan would be implemented by 6/18/25. An inspection occurred on 8/11/25, staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer still has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
At the time of the inspection on 6/18/25, staff person #2, #7 PA State Police clearance on file dated 4/18/23, 4/21/23 and 3/20/25, respectively, read "Request Pending" and did not contain a dissemination date. Staff person #12 had a registration receipt to receive the FBI clearance but did not have the receipt of fingerprint submission for the FBI clearance on file. Facility person #14 did not have an approved FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance that was on file was from CJIS division dated 6/17/24 and is not approved to be used in childcare. Staff person #2, #7, #12 and facility person #14 have direct contact and routine interaction with children.
During the renewal inspection, the bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips and to the pool.
At the time of the inspection, in the infant room, the water temperature measured 120° F.
At the time of the inspection, the mulch surfacing under the smaller, embedded climber with a 4-foot fall height only had 2 inches of loose fill mulch. There was no measurable loose-fill surfacing under the swings that had a fall height of 87 inches. There was only 4.5 inches of loose fill wooden mulch under the large, embedded climber that had a fall height of 84". These pieces of embedded equipment require there to be 9 inches of loose fill material.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not update the health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 5/10/23.
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #12 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment for staff person #7 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file at the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Staff person #9 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
At the time of the inspection, there was no agreement on file for child #3.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for children #6 and #7 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and/or phone number.
At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in any child care space.
At the time of the inspection, the last update to the agreement for child #1 and child #7 was done on 6/10/24, and not every 6 months as required.
At the time of the inspection, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person were not provided in the file of facility person #14.
During an unannounced inspection on 3/19/2025, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 1/21/2020. The DHS FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 1/29/2020. Staff #2 had each of the required clearances on file on 3/19/2025. However, the updated DHS FBI clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 3/11/2025. The previous DHS FBI clearance was dated 2/18/2020.
More than 60 days transpired between fire drills conducted in December 2023 and February 2024. The fire drill log shows that a fire drill was conducted on 12/1/23 and the next fire drill was conducted on 2/1/24; this is 62 days between the two fire drills.
The smoke detection system has not been tested every 30 days. The 30 day-testing log shows that the smoke detectors were tested on 10/3/23 and 11/3/23, which is 31 days and on 12/1/23 and 1/3/24 which is 33 days.
No work address is included for the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form for Child #1.
As per staff 1 and observed on video that was sent to certification representative, it was observed that staff 2 grabbed child 1 by the arm and dragged child 1 over to her, instead of properly picking up child 1 or giving prompts for the child 1 to come to her.
During a complaint inspection on 9/27/2023, it was observed that the last fire drill conducted was on 5/31/2023. As a result, it was more than 60 days between fire drills.
During a complaint inspection on 9/27/2023, it was found that the alarm testing was last conducted on 5/31/2023. As a result, it was more than 30 days between tests.
Staff 4 did not have emergency plan training on file. See LIS for date of hire.
The hot water temperature in the upstairs preschool changing room, older toddler room and infant room measured above 110 degrees.
Hand washing signs were not posted in the downstairs bathrooms.
Child 4 did not have updated immunizations on file. The Rotavirus, DTAP and HiB immunizations were not up to date. Children 2 and 5 did not have the updated flu shot on file.
Staff person #1-3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started in Center Based Care.
Child 2 did not have an updated child service report on file.
Staff 4 did not have two letters of reference on file.
In the cafeteria, there was toxics accessible to the children. The toxics were in an unlocked cabinet. The toxics included cleaning wipes.
In the outside wobbler play space, there were uncovered bolts to the right of the door.
The facility's school bus had multiple seats that had exposed foam that would not be able to be cleaned.
The garbage can in the diapering area in the upstairs room was not hands free. It was not hands free due to it being an electric garbage can and had a dead battery.
Child 1 did not have an updated fee agreement on file. The fee agreement was last updated on 9/14/2021.
Staff 1 had one letter of reference on file.
“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.) | $44.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $39.60 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.60 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.00 | $20.00 |
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 Y2kids Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Mar 20, 2026 (supervision): “During the inspection on 3/20/26, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Y2kids Child 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 Y2kids Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 13, 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 Y2kids Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?
It is #93 of 155 centers in Lehigh County 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 Y2kids Child Care Center last inspected?
Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Y2kids Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $44.00 for infant, $40.40 for young toddler, $39.60 for older toddler, $36.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Y2kids Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Horwith Rentals LLC.
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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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