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York Academy Regional Charter School

32 W North St, York, PA 17401 · York County
Keystone STAR 2

York Academy Regional Charter School is a certified child care center in York, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 45 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 45). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#23 of 43 centers in York
2 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
45 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 21
Emergency preparedness 13
Health & medication 8
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
Child #1 health report was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “We have emailed the family of Child #1 to request a new health assessment that includes the required signature and professional title. Once received, the corrected report will be placed in the child's file to ensure full documentation compliance.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Documentation shows that fire drills were not completed every 60 days. 9.30.25 - 12.16.25 (77 days)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “The facility immediately conducted a fire drill on 4/10/26. The Director has verified that the results of this drill were properly recorded on the fire drill log, and all staff have been briefed on the 60-day requirement to ensure immediate and future adherence to DHS standards.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
Child #2 does not have documentation of an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “The completed and signed Health Assessment has since been received and added to the child's permanent file to satisfy the initial health report requirement. The Director has audited all other current student files to ensure no other health reports are missing.”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
Child #1 health report was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “The facility has contacted the family of Child #1 to obtain a corrected health report that includes the required signature and professional title of a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Upon receipt, the document will be reviewed for compliance and placed in the child's permanent file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “The facility has conducted a current emergency drill to ensure immediate compliance. The documentation for this drill has been recorded and is now securely on file. All emergency drill records have been organized into a specifically labeled binder located in the main office for easy access and…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Documentation of a fire drill log was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “The facility has immediately conducted a fire drill to ensure the program is currently in compliance with the 60-day requirement. This drill has been documented on a formal fire drill log, which is now stored in a clearly labeled binder in the main office for easy access and inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
Child #3 does not have documentation of an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “The facility has contacted the family of Child #3 to obtain the required initial health report. This documentation has been reviewed for completeness and placed in the child's permanent file to ensure the record is now up to date and in compliance with DHS regulations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Child #2 and #4 emergency contact information have not been updated in the past 6 months. Child #3 emergency contact information does not have a date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “The facility has updated the emergency contact binder with the corrected forms for Child #2, #3, and #4. Each form has been reviewed, dated, and signed by the parents to ensure all information is current and compliant with the 6-month update requirement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child #2 financial agreement has not been updated in the past 6 months. Child #3 financial agreement does not have a date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “The facility has updated the files for Child #2 and Child #3 with current financial agreements. These forms have been reviewed, dated, and signed by the parents to ensure all financial and emergency information is accurate and compliant with the 6-month update requirement. These corrected documents…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member #1 was alone with 8 children during the duration of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Two facility persons will be present in the facility when two or more children are in care.”
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Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication was stored in the facility backpack which was lying on the ground and not secured from access by the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “A carabiner has been added to the backpack zippers.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 agreement is not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “All agreements have been signed by the operator.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, and #10 agreement does not specify the amount of fee to be charged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Fee amount was added to all child agreements.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Child #1, #3, and #4 agreement does not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Child's arrival and departure times have been added to agreements.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Child #1 and child #5 agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Both sets of parents have been contacted and designated pick up persons have been added to agreement.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 agreement does not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Admission date has been added to all children's agreements.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child #1 and Child #10 emergency contact does not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Child #8 emergency contact does not include a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Health insurance coverage and policy numbers have been added for all children on emergency contact forms.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
Child #1 and child #8 record does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Parents were contacted and signed the parental consent for emergency medical care upon pick up on site.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Child #1 emergency contact did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Parents were contacted and they signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures at pick up.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
Child #1 does not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Parents were contacted and they signed the parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading at pick up”
Core safety Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the time of inspection, certification representative was in the foyer and observed facility person #1 looking at their cell phone while being responsible for supervising 5 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “The director has reinforced our supervision policy, emphasizing the importance of active supervision and maintaining compliance with staff-to-child ratios. In accordance with our HR correction policies, staff received a verbal warning.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “We have updated our parent letter to ensure it includes information relevant to children with disabilities and those with chronic medical conditions. Each parent has received a copy of the revised letter.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
On 2/21/24, it was observed that medication was stored in the facility backpack which was lying on a bench and not secured from access by the children. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider corrected on site with the inspector by using a clip with a lock to secure the prescribed medication.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Amount to administer 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(iv)
On 2/21/24, it was observed that the medication log for child 4 did not indicate the dosage amount for the medication to be given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider provided medication log to the child's parents to have the information updated, which included dosage amount. The provider had the information corrected the day after the inspection.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration/Time of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi)
On 2/21/24, it was observed that the medication log for child 4 did not include the date or times for the medication to be given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider provided medication log to the child's parents to have the information updated, which included date and times when the medication should be administered. The provider had the information corrected the day after the inspection.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
On 2/21/24, it was observed that the written daily plan of activities did not accommodate the schedule for half day care that was observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Provider updated the schedule for the daily activities which included, Before and After School activities and Half days.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan did not contain a section on Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Since inspection, we have been updating and correcting the current emergency plan to included the Continuity of Operations.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The mulch in the fall zones of the embedded equipment did not meet the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The mulch measured at a depth of 4-5 inches. In addition, an embedded slide was anchored over large rocks and dirt, without protective surfacing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “After inspection, communication with the school began to make the adjustments to the amount of mulch around the fall zones on the playground. At this time, the children will not be using the structures identified by the inspector that did not have the adequate amount of mulch for the fall zones.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
Evacuation routes were not posted on the main floor of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2023): “Since inspection, copies of the evacuation routes were provided from the School. They have been posted in the areas we provide care. Picture was sent to inspector after inspection.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e)
The emergency plan parent letter did not discuss the emergency procedures for lock-downs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “The emergency plan parent letter has been updated to include the lock-down procedures since the inspection.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection, the operator had not yet sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality nor to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2023): “Since inspection, we have been working on updating the current emergency plan and will be submitting the current document for review.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
A current copy of the liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2023): “Since inspection, a copy of the Liability insurance has been posted on the physical site. Picture was sent to the inspector.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include an address (incomplete) for a listed release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “Since inspection, emergency contact information was completed in its entirety by the family for the listed release person.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “Provider updated current emergency plan to include the app Remind as our form of communication with parents when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended. Directions on how a child can be safely reunited with their children has been added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain lock-down emergency procedures and a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and when it ends, with instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Provider has emailed a letter to families explaining the emergency plan procedures with additional information about lock-down procedures and regarding how communication will be provided at the beginning and at the end of an emergency with instruction how to be safely reunited with their children.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
No annual emergency drill had been conducted and documented at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Provider has performed a lock-down drill and has documented the drill. Evidence was provided to the DHS representative.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “Provider has communicated with host facility about the requirement of evacuation plans being posted on each floor of the facility. Host facility is providing the documentation and this will be posted, in a conspicuous location, on each floor of the facility.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
The facility's emergency plan does not contain emergency lock-down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Lock-down emergency procedures where added to the emergency plan and submitted to our DHS representative.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
Parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “Provider has updated the parent handbook to include the facility's Supervision policy.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Child #2's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Child #2's agreement now includes the child's arrival and departure times and provider has submitted corrections to the DHS certification representative.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Child #3's agreement did not include the year of the child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Child #3's agreement now includes the year of the child's admission date. This corrected form has been submitted to the DHS certification representative.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
Child#1 through #5's records contained the original agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Provider has copied and returned original agreement form to each child's parent. Copies are in children's files.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone numbers. Child #3's emergency contact information did not include a full work address of the enrolling parent (no business name, city, state) and did not contain the work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Child #2's emergency contact information now includes the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone numbers. Child #3's emergency contact information now includes a full work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Submitted documents to DHS representative with corrections.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
Child #2's record contained a parent signature next to the consent for "providing emergency medical care" section, however, the parent did not select the YES box, on the facility created form, indicating providing consent for this.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Provider had parent of child #2 select the yes box on the agreement form in order to provide consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
Child #5's record contained a parent signature next to the "consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading section" section, however, the parent did not select the YES box, on the facility created form, indicating providing consent for this
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Provider had parent of child#2 select the "yes" box on the agreement form in order to provide consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Form was corrected and submitted to DHS representative.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 21, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator York Jewish Community Center
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256361
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Common questions

Has York Academy Regional Charter School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 8, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member #1 was alone with 8 children during the duration of the inspection.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about York Academy Regional Charter School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at York Academy Regional Charter School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is York Academy Regional Charter School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Dec 21, 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 York Academy Regional Charter School compare with other daycares in York?

It is #23 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was York Academy Regional Charter School last inspected?

Apr 9, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs York Academy Regional Charter School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is York Jewish Community Center.

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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