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Ycare at Robeson Elementary

801 White Bear Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508 · Berks County
Keystone STAR 2

Ycare at Robeson Elementary is a certified child care center in Birdsboro, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, none of them core-safety. 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 138 centers in Berks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#16 of 138 centers in Berks County
0 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 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

Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 6
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessment for staff #1 is dated 3/5/25, which is after staff #1 started working with children at the facility (see code sheet for start date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “When preparing for inspection 1st day of care for staff #1 was not in file. After talking to staff they thought it was the correct date. Attached are paystubs showing times worked. The shifts on 2/17 and 2/18 are training and not with children. The correct first day in care with children is 3/10/25.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
Staff #2, identified as an AGS, did not have documentation of 2 years of experience with children to qualify for the position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Change staff #2 identification to teacher's aid. Notify all staff that until further notice staff #2 cannot be left alone with children. Have staff #2 fill out childcare hours verification form and other documentation to work towards being a AGS.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
As of the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR in an approved curriculum with a PQAS certified instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Staff #1 will not be alone with children until further notice. When staff is in care they will be supervised by at last an AGS who has their proper pediatric 1st Aid/CPR. Staff #1 will complete the proper Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR as soon as possible.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #2 did not complete their health assessments every 24 months as evidenced by a previous health assessment dated 10/24/22 and a current health assessment dated for 3/31/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Staff completed their health assessment 3/31/25.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #1did not complete annual fire safety training timely. This is evidenced by a previous fire safety dated 5/19/23 and a current fire safety dated 12/27/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Staff #1 complete fire safety training on 12/27/24”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #1did not have an acceptable Pediatric First Aid and CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Staff person #1 complete a new Pediatric and First Aid Training on 4/1/2025.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
As of the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, the most recent health assessment for staff #1 was dated 1/13/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2024): “Staff will complete a physical and TB screening.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
As of the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, the health assessment for staff #2 did not include the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care or that the staff was free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2024): “Staff will return to the physician to verify if staff is free of communicable diseases at the time of the examination.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2024): “Health insurance policy number will be added to their emergency contact paperwork.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
As of the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “Plan will be created identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care in the event of an emergency.”
Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
As of the renewal inspection on 3/23/23, there was no continuity of operations plan included in the emergency plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2023): “Continuity of Operations Plan has been added to the end of Emergency Response Plan.”
Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
As of the renewal inspection on 3/23/23, Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics. Staff person #2 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training by 12/30/22 as required (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2023): “Staff member's will complete professional development training by 4/5/2023. Staff member 1, 2, 3 will complete health and safety training by 4/5/2023 and other necessary training. Staff #1 will be supervised until training is completed and on file.”
Citation Mar 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
On 3/14/22 during the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessment of Staff #2 did not indicate an exam for communicable disease and did not include the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2022): “Staff will take form back to physician to update the form and answer all questions.”
Citation Mar 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 3/14/22 during the file review for the renewal inspection, Child #1, enrollment date 8/31/21, did not have a health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Health assessment was received from the school.”
Citation Mar 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
On 3/14/22 during the file review for the renewal inspection, Staff #1, hire date 9/27/21, did not have pediatric 1st aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2022): “Staff will get recertified in Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR.”

“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 Jun 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 12, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA Of Reading And Berks County
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 378-4737
State certificate # CER-00254920
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Common questions

Has Ycare at Robeson Elementary had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 15 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Ycare at Robeson Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ycare at Robeson Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Ycare at Robeson Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 12, 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 Ycare at Robeson Elementary compare with other daycares in Berks County?

It is #16 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ycare at Robeson Elementary last inspected?

Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ycare at Robeson Elementary 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 Ycare at Robeson Elementary?

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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