YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley
YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley is a certified child care center in Tower City, PA, with capacity for 40 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 7). All 7 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the Renewal Inspection on 9/10/2026, two staff/facility persons were present with the 10 children in care. However, Staff #1 disclosed that they have been alone as the only employee for this facility with the group of children multiple times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays since the facility began operating in this school building on 8/24/2026.
During the Renewal Inspection on 9/10/2026, classroom that was operating in Room 277 did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the classroom.
During the Renewal Inspection on 9/10/2026, the emergency contact information on file for Child #1 included the health insurance coverage information, but not the policy number.
During the Opening Inspection on 5/28/2026, the hot water temperature exceeded 110° F in the following areas: 115° F in the boys' bathroom located near Room 132, 120° F in the boys' bathroom near the gym and 115° F in the girls' bathroom near the gym.
During the Opening Inspection on 5/28/2026, neither of the two classrooms that were measured for childcare space had a first-aid kit.
During the Opening Inspection on 5/28/2026, the inner part of the door for the boys' bathroom near the gym had several pieces of cracked wood with sharp edges exposed.
During the Opening Inspection on 5/28/2026, the facility did not have the receipt for proof of purchase/installation for the fire detection system 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $14.23 | $14.23 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $30.02 | $23.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $30.02 | $23.60 |
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 YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Sep 10, 2026 (staff ratios): “During the Renewal Inspection on 9/10/2026, two staff/facility persons were present with the 10 children in care. However, Staff #1 disclosed that they have been alone as the only employee for this facility with the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley compare with other daycares in Schuylkill County?
It is #20 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $14.23 for preschool, $30.02 for young school-age, $30.02 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA Child Development Center at Williams Valley?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Harrisburg Area YMCA.
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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