YMCA Day Care
YMCA Day Care is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 215 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 64 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 64). 19 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 #56 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 4/13/26 an unannounced inspection occurred. A physical site and review of staff files conducted. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file indicated the need for this staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances. The CPSL requires staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances prior to working in a child care role at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1: File for staff person #1 did not contain NSOR verification and had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 8/28/2025, which is not acceptable. See LIS code sheet for date of hire. Staff person #3: Verification sheets on file for staff person #3 indicate that they have resided in Florida within the past 5 years and out-of-state clearances were not on file. Staff person #12: PSP clearances on file dated 9/13/2020 and 10/21/2025, which is past 60 months. Staff person #13: NSOR verifications on file dated 11/4/2020 and 11/5/2025, which is past 60 months;
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the emergency plan training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #7: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 6/10/2024 and 7/1/2025. Staff person #14: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 2/20/2024 and 9/23/2025.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the Pre-K 3 room. Outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, an unlabeled bottle containing cleaning agent was observed in the Pre-K 4 room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, there was not a first-aid kit in SA - 3rd Floor Room 4.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the older toddler room. Additionally, a hole in the wall was observed in the school-age room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. At that time, immunization summary on file for child #1 received 2 of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, 1 of 3 does of the Rotavirus, DTaP, Pneumococcal, and HIB vaccines, and 1 of 2 doses of the IPV vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler. See LIS code sheet for DOB.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff in both the infant and older toddler rooms were observed to diaper a child and not wash their own or the child's hands afterwards.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The following staff health assessments were not updated within 24 months. Staff person #5: Health assessments on file are dated 6/7/2023 and 7/30/2025. Staff person #9: Health assessments on file are dated 6/28/2023 and 7/15/2025. Staff person #10: Health assessments on file are dated 9/15/2023 and 10/29/2025. Staff person #11: Health assessments on file are dated 3/14/2023 and 10/15/2025. Staff person #13: Health assessments on file are dated 11/29/2022 and 10/16/2025.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for staff person #3 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/28/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the fire safety training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #6: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 8/2/2024 and 9/26/2025. Staff person #8: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 12/12/2023 and 1/3/2025. Staff person #11: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 1/14/2024 and 10/13/2025.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for staff person #4 contains a bachelor's degree; however, the degree does not list what it was for. There are no transcripts on file. Staff person #4 is listed as a group supervisor.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Fee agreements for child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, and child #8 were not signed by the operator.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Ounce Scale (child service report) dated 5/26/2025 on file for child #3 was not signed by the child's parent/guardian.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not contain mother's work telephone number.
A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #5 Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care.
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A swim inspection was conducted on 7/18/2025. At that time, an emergency contact form for child #4 was not present in the pool area while this child was swimming.
A swim inspection was conducted on 7/18/2025. At that time, emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #2: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #3: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid.
During renewal inspection, last FBI clearance on file for staff person #7 is dated 3/1/2019, which is past 60 months.
During renewal inspection conducted on 11/20/2024, peeling paint was observed in Room 2 (second floor) on the back wall.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, shelves in the refrigerator in Room 2 were observed to be dirty.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, it was observed that a young toddler's hands were not washed with soap and water after being diapered.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following staff health assessments were not completed within 24 months: Staff person #1: Most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/31/2022. Staff person #2: Health assessments on file are dated 8/3/2021 and 10/5/2023. Staff person #3: Health assessments on file are dated 7/30/2021 and 10/5/2023. Staff person #5: Health assessments on file are dated 8/15/2022 and 11/5/2024. Staff person #6: Most recent health assessment on file is dated 7/20/2022.
During renewal inspection conducted on 11/20/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #4 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or a statement that this person is able to provide adequate care to children.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, initial health assessment was not on file for child #1. Child #1 has been attending for over 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 4 (third floor).
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Release person's address. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #4: Father's home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Mother's work address.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Health insurance coverage and policy number.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, director's photo identification expired on 8/15/2024.
Complaint investigation conducted on 8/8/2024 verified that child #1 sustained a concussion after getting hit in the head with a bathroom stall door while on a field trip. Staff #1 was aware that the incident occurred and did not notify parent or complete an incident report.
During unannounced monitoring, staff person #4 and staff person #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised together. Staff person #4 and staff person #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.
During unannounced monitoring, there were 17 preschool-aged children in Classroom 3. When asked to identify individual groups, staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified the same child as being in their individual group. It was discovered that another child was not included in either group. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify their individual groups prior to rep leaving the classroom.
During unannounced monitoring, an infant was asleep in a bouncer seat with a blanket over their head.
During unannounced monitoring, staff person #3 and staff person #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.
On 3/21/24, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm resulting in a fractured elbow.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no NSOR for facility person #6 (see code sheet for start date).
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no documentation of emergency plan training in the previous year for staff #2, #3, and #4. Staff #6 did not have emergency plan training.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, a letter had not been provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, Child #1 had 3 of 4 recommended doses of DTAP, 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A, no MMR, no Varicella, and no influenza. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was 12/8/21; for child #3 it was 1/7/21. There were no exemption letters on file. Child #1, #2, and #3 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the health assessment of staff #5 did not include the doctor's statement of an exam for communicable disease or the staff person's suitability to provide care to children.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no documentation of an emergency drill in past 12 months.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, 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 Pediatric CPR
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no written evaluation for staff #3 in the previous 12 months.
Child #1, #3, #4 and #5 are missing the third Hib vaccine. Child #2 is missing the fourth DTaP vaccine. Child #6 is missing the second Hep B vaccine. There are no exemption letters on file for these missing vaccines. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent health assessment on file for child #6 was dated 9/29/21.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the Albuterol in the classroom for child #4 expired 4/2022.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent written evaluation for staff #1 was dated 8/18/21.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the agreement did not specify the fee amount for child #1.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, neither the agreement nor the emergency contact for child #5 included the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the emergency contact information for child #5 did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent update to the emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #3 was 5/3/22.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, there was only 1 written, nonfamily reference on file for staff #2.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #1, hired 8/30/21, did not have a disclosure statement on file.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, a ceiling tile in the girl's bathroom in the basement had a hole in it.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or exemption letter for child #1. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was dated 11/26/19.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the local municipality or the county.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #6 was identified as a Group Supervisor but did not have documentation on file to verify qualifying for the position.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, there was only one reference on file for staff #2.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection the required health and safety training for staff #3, #4, and #5 was completed on 9/29/16, 9/7/16 and 9/9/16 respectively. All prior to 9/30/16 and no longer acceptable to satisfy the requirement.
“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.) | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 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 YMCA Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Apr 1, 2026 (background checks): “On 4/13/26 an unannounced inspection occurred. A physical site and review of staff files conducted. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file indicated the need for this staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 YMCA Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 30, 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 YMCA Day Care compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #56 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA Day Care last inspected?
Jun 26, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does YMCA Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $72.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA Day Care?
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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