YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman
YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 10 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (3 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Upon arrival at 7:08 am it was observed that there was one staff and two children present at the facility. At 7:18 am a third child arrived. The second staff person arrived at 7:22 am.
It was observed upon arrival at 7:08 Staff person #2 left the children unsupervised to open the door. This occurred again at 7:18 am. Staff person #2 did not know the names of all children present. Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have assigned supervision groups.
Staff #2 file did not contain NSOR Certificate prior to working with children. The certificate in the file is dated 11/10/22. See code sheet for DOH.
A medication log contained information for two medications. One medication log must be maintained per medication.
It was observed that the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location.
The fire drill log did not have written record of the evacuation time on 9/25/24.
Staff #2 file did not contain Mandated Reporter documentation prior to 11/20/22. See code sheet for DOH.
Staff #2 file does not contain verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility. The experience documented from 10/3/18 does not qualify as child care experience. Staff #2, being utilized as an AGS does not qualify as an ASG. Staff #2 must be supervised by qualified staff, AGS or higher, and cannot be left alone with children.
Staff #1 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. In staff #1's file there was 2 hours of training credentials.
It was observed in the cafeteria child care space that there were several bottles of floor cleaner, disinfecting spray and used cleaning rags on the floor accessible to the children in the child care space.
“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.) | $33.75 | $33.75 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.75 | $33.75 |
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 SACC Thomas Holtzman 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 Nov 19, 2024 (staff ratios): “Upon arrival at 7:08 am it was observed that there was one staff and two children present at the facility. At 7:18 am a third child arrived. The second staff person arrived at 7:22 am.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 17, 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 SACC Thomas Holtzman compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is #8 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman last inspected?
Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $33.75 for young school-age, $33.75 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA SACC Thomas Holtzman?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Harrisburg Area 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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