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YMCA of the Roses City Center

265 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 3

YMCA of the Roses City Center is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (7 of 16). All 16 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #47 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #47 of 73 centers in Lancaster
0 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 1
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The facility's Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “DHS board is now in hallway, outside of director's office, in a conspicuous location used by parents. The parent info board includes the facility's Emergency Plan.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Hand sanitizers, potting soil (marked "keep out of reach of children"), magic erasers and a swiffer mop with floor cleaner solution, were accessible to children (corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Corrected on site. All toxic materials were put out of reach or locked up in the closet during the inspection.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
Magic erasers were not labeled as cleaning materials (corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Corrected on site. Magic Erasers were labeled with their contents during the inspection.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The ceiling filter and vents in the PKC room, had dust accumulation and one of the light covers was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “The Facilities Dept. cleaned the ceiling filter, vents, and light cover in the PKC Room.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
There was no current, updated health report on file for Child #2. The only documented health report on file was dated 4/30/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Child #2 no longer attends the program.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff Person #1 did not have documentation of a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the last one on file (dated 9/14/23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Staff Person #1 now has a current health assessment on file, dated 11/17/25.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Written notification of safe routes/pick-up and drop-off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “DHS board is now in hallway, outside of director's office, in a conspicuous location used by parents. The parent info board includes written notification of safe routes (pick-up and drop-off procedures).”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3)
The initial health report on file for Child #2 was dated more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance, dated 4/30/24. There was no initial health report for Child #3, documenting that a physical had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Children #2 and #3 no longer attend the program.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility did not have a written policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “A written policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was created. The policy is now in the Emergency Plan and…”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not have documentation of having completed annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Staff Persons #1 and #2 will complete annual fire safety training and documentation of the completed training will be placed in their staff files. All staff that have been employed by the YMCA for more than 12 months will take Fire Safety training before 7/24/2026.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The Financial Agreement for Child #3 did not specify the fee to be charged weekly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Child #3 no longer attends the facility.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The files for Children #1 - #5 did not include a completed Child Service Report (or STARS approved child assessment tool) completed in the past 6 months and shared with the families.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Children #1, #2, #3 no longer attend the program. Child Service Reports will be completed for Children #4 and #5. They will be shared with the parents, and a copy will be placed in the children's files.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The Emergency Contact Forms did not include the enrolling parent's contact information as follows: * Children #3 and #5: the enrolling parent's work address and phone number was not included * Child #4: the enrolling parent's work phone number was not included
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Child #3 no longer attends the program. The parents of Children #4 and #5 completed new Emergency Contact Forms with all required areas filled out accurately and completely.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Child #5's Emergency Contact form did not include information on the child's special needs. These areas were left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 was updated by the parent, to include "NA" for special needs.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement forms for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated by the parent within 6 months of the initial ones, dated 8/19/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “The parent of Child #5 completed a new Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreement, and the updated forms are filled out accurately and completely and are in the child's file.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was posted in the Director's office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “DHS board is now in hallway, outside of director's office, in a conspicuous location used by parents. The parent info board includes our current Certificate of Compliance.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 75 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Dec 3, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator YMCA Of The Roses
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258911
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Common questions

Has YMCA of the Roses City Center had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about YMCA of the Roses City Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of the Roses City 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 of the Roses City Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Dec 3, 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 YMCA of the Roses City Center compare with other daycares in Lancaster?

It is tied for #47 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was YMCA of the Roses City Center last inspected?

May 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs YMCA of the Roses City Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of The Roses.

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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