York Country Day School is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 88 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 47 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 47). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #42 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In Room 253 Cert Rep observed an electric outlet that did not contain an outlet cover. (This was corrected on site)
In Room 254, Cert Rep Observed a can of Gilette Shaving Cream that was accessible to children in care. (This was corrected on site)
In Room 253, Cert Rep observed at least three water stains on the ceiling tiles.
Cert Rep observed that the fire drill log did not contain any fire drill dates prior to 11/15/25. Cert report was therefore unable to assess if fire drill testing dates from August 2025 through to November 15, 2025 were in compliance with regulations.
Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1, was obtained after the staff members first day caring for children.
Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116- During the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is classroom 10 was 112 degrees Fairen height.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was no first aid kit in classroom 13. This was corrected during the inspection.
Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116- During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in classroom #10 did not include soap.
Documentation of the health assessment and TB test on file for staff member 1 was completed after the staff members first day caring for children.
Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116-During the time of inspection, it was observed that safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
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Continued non-compliance from SIN-00262116- During the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency contact information for children was not present in classroom 11 and classroom 13. The school age classroom had 17 children and emergency contact information for 13 children.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the staff members in classroom 13 did not know what primary groups were and were not assigned the responsibility of supervision of specific children.
Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 5, was obtained after the staff members first day working with children.
Documentation of an emergency evacuation plan specifically for the before school program and the after school program was not on file at the facility.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency evacuation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Documentation of a parent letter that outlines the emergency evacuation plan was not on file.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that an extension cord on the counter in classrooms 13, did not include outlet covers.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that classroom 11 had goo gone and lysol accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and sunscreen within reach of children in the classroom bathroom. Baby oil was accessible to children in classroom 10. All toxics were moved out of reach of children during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a aloe plant; which is toxic to children was accessible in classroom 10.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is classroom 10 was 115 degrees Fairen height.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was on a shelf, accessible to children in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in classroom 11, did not include scissors and soap. The first aid kit in classroom 13, did not include soap and scissors.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the bathroom of classroom 13 had water marks on it.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the bathroom is classroom 13 did not have a lidded trash can.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment in classroom 13 was not labeled for individual use.
The medication for child 6 was not in the original container and a medication log was not on file for the medication.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication was kept in a book bag that was located on a shelf, accessible to children in classroom 10. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the health assessments on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 6, staff member 9, staff member 10 and staff member 11 were all conducted after the staff members first day caring for children.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 8, did not include a physical examination.
The TB tests on file for staff member 1, staff member 4, staff member 6, staff member 9, staff member 10 and staff member 11 were all conducted after the staff members first day caring for children.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 8, did not include an examination of communicable diseases and the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Documentation of a fire drill being conducted every 60 days was not on file.
Documentation of an annual test of the fire alarms by a fire safety professional was not on file.
Documentation of the of sending the emergency evacuation plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency was not on file.
Documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file.
Documentation of the shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not on file on the facility. Staff member #1, staff member 6, staff member 7 and staff member 11-- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff member #1, staff member6, staff member 7 and staff member 11-- has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR and PA Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2
Staff member 2, staff member 4, staff member 10 and staff member 11 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, and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2
Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 3 and staff member 7.
Documentation of the facilities general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements was not on file specifically for the operating hours of the before school program and the after school program.
Documentation of an agreement was not on file for child 1 and child 2.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 3 and child 5, did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement on file for child 3, child 4 and child 5 did not include the date of the child's admission. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include the services which are to be considered as extra. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the original agreement was on file for child 3, child 4 and child 5.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 2, did not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent. The enrolling parents work phone number for child 2 was not included on the emergency contact information.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2 and child 3, did not include complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency contact information for children was not present in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in classroom 10, classroom 11 and classroom 13.
“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.
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Common questions
Has York Country Day School 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 Sep 8, 2025 (background checks): “Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1, was obtained after the staff members first day caring for children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about York Country Day School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at York Country Day 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 Country Day School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 14, 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 Country Day School compare with other daycares in York?
It is #42 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was York Country Day School last inspected?
Jul 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs York Country Day School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is York College Of Pennsylvania.
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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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