YMCA Dysart Center
YMCA Dysart Center is a certified child care center in Hollidaysburg, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 46 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (22 of 46). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 7 centers in Hollidaysburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Based on the emergency drill log, drills were held more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were held: July 2024 and September 2025.
Based on the smoke detection testing log, the detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact the dates documented were: 10-1-25 to 11-1-25 = 31 days; and 3-5-26 to the date of the onsite inspection, 4-7-26 = 33 days.
The file of child #2 had an initial health assessment more than 60 days from enrollment.
The file of staff #1 lacked a written evaluation.
The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked child service reports.
The file of child #2 lacked an agreement with the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the financial agreement reviewed by the parent every 6 months.
Facility self-reported a school-age child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes in the locker room during transition to an outdoor activity.
Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first-aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.
The files of staff #1, an AGS lacked proof of experience to support the position.
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At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #1 lacked the National Sex Offender Registry report.
The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of completing the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #1 lacked documentation of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement reviewed by the parent at least once in 6-months.
Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
At the time of the inspection, observed in the boys' and girls' restrooms across from the Dysart room garbage cans that lacked lids.
The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment.
The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 1-16-24 and 1-15-19. The file of staff #2 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 8-25-23 and 8-21-18.
The file of child #3 lacked a child service report.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The files of children #2 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the full address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child #2 lacked signed and dated documentation of parent review every 6 months.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The documentation for a health report that was observed in the file for child #4 was a summary of the child's doctor's visits obtained through the electronic communication system with the doctor's office (iChart). Therefore, the health report lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The file of staff #4 lacked a current health assessment due to the fact the most recent on file was dated 1-27-21. Therefore, more than 24 months have passed since the date of the last health assessment.
The file of child #4 lacked an initial health assessment.
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. due to the fact it was completed on 2-24-23.
The file of staff #2 had Mandated Reporter trainings completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 1-19-22 and 9-22-16. The file of staff #3 had Mandated Reporter trainings completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 5-2-20 and 4-13-15.
The files of children #1 and #3 lacked child service reports every 6 months.
The file of child #1 had an agreement that lacked the date of the child's admission.
The file of child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address of the enrolling parent.
The files of children #1 and #3 lacked documentation of parent's review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement every 6 months.
The files of children #2, #4, and #5 lacked documentation the parent's reviewed the financial agreement every 6 months.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs; or "NA" if not applicable.
The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a DOH FBI clearance and National Sex Offender registry prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file had a PDE FBI clearance and proof of request for NSOR on 6-10-22.
The file of child #2 lacked documentation of receiving the flu shot or an exemption letter by the parent.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
The hot water temperature at the right sink in the women's bathroom was 114 degrees. The hot water temperature at the left sink in the women's bathroom was 116 degrees.
On 3/7/221 observed a green Lego with a piece missing creating rough edges in the classroom. On 3/7/22 observed a cracked red square Magna tile, a cracked green square Magna tile, and a cracked red triangular Magna tile in the classroom.
Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space.
Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
Staff #1 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $29.00 |
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 Dysart Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 10, 2025 (supervision): “Facility self-reported a school-age child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes in the locker room during transition to an outdoor activity.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA Dysart Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA Dysart Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is YMCA Dysart Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 2022. 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 Dysart Center compare with other daycares in Hollidaysburg?
It is tied for #1 of 7 centers in Hollidaysburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA Dysart Center last inspected?
Apr 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does YMCA Dysart Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $32.00 for young school-age, $32.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA Dysart Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Blair Regional YMCA.
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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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