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York Day Nursery

450 E Philadelphia St, York, PA 17403 · York County
3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

York Day Nursery is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 144 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 76 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (22 of 76). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #39 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#39 of 43 centers in York
13 Core-safety citations
63 Other citations
9 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
76 citations from 16 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 22
Health & medication 21
Records & paperwork 8
Training & qualifications 8
Supervision 6
Background checks 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Sleep safety 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
In the Pre-School 2 room, Cert Rep observed a whale fin plant and a cylindrical snake plant. Both plants are toxic to humans. (This was corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “The plants in question have been in the facility for 7 years. Once noted the plans were immediately removed from all childcare spaces.”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Vet's certificate required 55 Pa. Code §3270.118(c)
Facility staff reports that canines Annie and Finnick visit the facility and interact with children. Facility staff was unable to present rabies immunization records for either pet at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “Neither Annie or Finn were on site at the time of the inspection. Rabies certifications have been provided to the DHS inspector and have been added to facility files.”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
Cert Rep observed that the file for child #1, DOB 7/25/25, contained an updated health assessment dated 5/24/26, which is more than 6 months after the initial health assessment date of 6/30/25. Health assessment was not updated in a timely manner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “A review of all child files was completed to ensure every file was compliant.”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.181(c)
In child file #2, cert rep observed that emergency contact and financial agreement forms were both previously reviewed 3/3/25 and then recently reviewed 3/2/26. The forms were not reviewed every 6 months or less, as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “A review of all child files was completed to ensure every file was compliant. (Child file was reviewed by parent on)”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Cert Rep observed that at the time of inspection, the file for child #5 did not contain a health insurance coverage and policy number, as required. (This was corrected on site.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2026): “Mother was onsite at the time of the inspection and filled in the missing number.”
Core safety Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During a correction verification visit, it was observed that the staff members in Toddler 2 classroom could not name the children assigned to them in their primary care groups. Staff members in the Pre K 2 classroom, were dividing their primary care groups when certification representative asked them to name their primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “All staff are required to attend a mandatory primary care card training and sign off on our new care card policy for staff supervision.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Documentation of the TB test on file for staff member 1 was dated 3/23/23, which is more than one year from their start date at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Staff was sent for an updated TB test”
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accesible to children in the cafeteria/school age child care space. Vaseline was accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the pre k 1 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Vaseline was removed from the unlocked draw and was no longer accessible to children”
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a unlabeled spray bottle by the sink in the Pre K 1 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The unlabeled spray bottle in Pre K 1 was properly labeled Soap and Water during the inspection”
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the school age first aid kit was on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The first aid kit was picked up off the floor and placed out of the reach of students.”
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Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the baseboard by the sink in the pre k 1 classroom wasn't fastened to the wall. The bottom of the door frame around the shed in the nature playground was rotting out and had sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2025): “Our maintenance person was contact to fix the baseboard by the sink in the Pre K 1 classroom and to replace the frame of the nature center playground shed on/before Friday 8/15/2025”
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling in the kitchen area in the infant classroom. Plaster around the sink in the pre k 1 classroom was coming off.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2025): “The wall in the infant room kitchen area will be repainted and free of peeling paint on/before Friday August 15, 2025”
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with pretend people and a basket with baby clothes were broken in the young toddler classroom. A basket was broken with cut up paper in the two year old classroom. A basked was cracked with animals and a basket was broken with manipulatives in the pre k 2 classroom. All broken/bins were removed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “All broken bins were removed out of all classrooms during the inspection”
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
Documentation of a medication log was not on file for child 1. The medication was administered to the child in March 2025 and July 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2025): “Parents was provided with a new medication log to fill out and sign”
Core safety Oct 28, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Facility self reported that child 1 was left alone and unsupervised outside of the gym in the hall for roughly two minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Children will be supervised at all times.”
Core safety Sep 5, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Child 1 was unsupervised for 15 minutes. The child was found outside, hiding by the shed in the nature center by another staff member while the rest of the group was in the big playground. Staff members did not know the where abouts of the child and weren't physically present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “All children will be directly supervised by a staff member when on facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises”
Core safety Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While conducting a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 1 was in ratio with children and didn't have documentation of the results of the State Police Record Clearance or the results of the FBI clearance on file required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Staff member 1 will not have any contact with children until completed clearances are received.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(b)
While conducting a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary ending in 382 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Inspection summary ending in 382 was place in the lobby which is a location that is used by parents”
Core safety Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation of the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 2 were updated more than 60 months of the original clearance date. The state police clearance was obtained on 2/27/19 and updated on 5/13/24. The child abuse clearance was obtained on 3/7/19 and updated on 5/17/24. The FBI clearance on file was obtained on 1/15/19 and updated on 5/16/24. Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member 3 was updated more than 60 months of the original date. The FBI clearance was obtained on 4/23/19 and updated on 5/16/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Updated clearances are now on file for staff members 2 and 3.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Documentation of annual emergency evacuation training was not on file for staff member 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “The emergency evacuation plan training is now on file for staff member 1.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that clorox wipes and other cleaning materials were within reach of children in the cafeteria. The clorox wipes and other cleaning materials were put out of reach of children during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “Cleaning materials and other toxic materials were moved so that they were not accessible to children”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles in the bathrooms located in the pre k 1 classroom, toddler 2 classroom and pre k counts classroom all had water marks on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Ceiling tiles in the bathroom located in the Pre-K 1, Toddler 2, and Pre-K count classroom have been replaced”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint until the window in the pre k 1 classroom, peeling paint under the sink in the pre k counts classroom and peeling paint under the cubbies in the toddler 2 classroom. The peeling paint was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “During time of inspection peeling paint in the Pre k 1, Toddler 2 was covered.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the class in the pre k 1 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Visual strip was placed on glass in the Pre-K 1 classroom.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were broken baskets containing toys in the pre k 1 classroom and the pre k 2 classroom. The climber in the toddler 2 classroom was visibly dirty and had dirt collecting in the corners of the equipment. The broken baskets were removed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Broken baskets were removed from the Pre-K 1, and Pre-K 2 classroom. Climber in Toddler 2 room was cleaned and vacuumed.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
A 6 month updated health assessment was not on file for child 7. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 12/6/23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “6 month updated health assessment was obtained and placed on file for child 7.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
An updated health assessment was not on file for child 4. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 5/22/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Updated health assessment was obtained and placed on file for child 4.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
Documentation of the immunization record on file for child 7, did not include the 6 month recommended dose of the Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, and PCV13 vaccines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Documentation of the immunization record including Rotavirus, DTAP< HIB, and PCV12 vaccines have been obtained and placed in file for child 7.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Name of medication/Amount to administer 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(i)/3270.133(7)(iv)
Documentation of the medication log on file for child 2 did not include the medication name and the amount of medication administered. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Medication name and the amount of medication administered was added to child 2 medication log.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include the dates of administration. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Dates of administration were added on mediation log for child 1 and child 2.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Current health assessment and tb test are on file for staff member 1”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
Documentation of the letter on file that the parents receive at the time of enrollment that outlines the emergency evacuation plan, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Director added accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 5 did not include the enrolling parents work address. Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 6 did not include the enrolling parents work address and enrolling parents work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Enrolling parents work address for child 5 and 6 were added to emergency contact. Child 6 enrolling parents work phone number was added to emergency contact.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 and child 4 did not include complete addresses for release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Release persons complete addresses for child 3 and 4 were added to emergency contact form.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Documentation on file for staff member 4 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Two non-family references were obtained and placed on file for staff member 4.”
Core safety Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Clearances for staff members were not updated in a 60 month timeframe. The FBI clearance for staff member 6 expired on 1/17/23 and was updated on 1/18/23. The FBI clearance for staff member 17 expired on 5/8/23 and was updated on 7/13/23. The child abuse clearance for staff member 6 expired on 1/16/23 and was updated on 2/9/23. The state police clearance for staff member 7 expired on 9/21/22 and was updated on 12/22/22. The state police clearance for staff member 10 expired on 4/17/23 and was updated on 6/26/23.The mandated reporter training for staff member 17 expired on 5/22/18 and was updated on 7/10/23. The mandated reporter training for staff member 6 expired on 1/30/17 and was updated on 2/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Clearances and mandated reporter training will be updated before the 60-month timeframe.”
Core safety Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a staff member placed an infant in a crib with a pacifier clip attached to their clothes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Pacifier clip was removed from the child's shirt.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a cabinet with cleaning materials wasn't locked and within reach of children in the Toddler 1 classroom. The cleaning materials were moved out of reach of children during the inspection. Potting soil was within reach of children in the Toddler 2 classroom and the Pre K classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Toddler 1 removed clearning materials that weren't locked and without reach of children during the inspection. Toddler 2 and Pre K classroom teachers moved potting soil that was within reach of children.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the infant room was missing tape. Tape was placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Tape was placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the air vents in the Toddler 3, Pre K, Gym and Pre K three classrooms were visibly dirty. Ceiling tiles in the bathroom and classroom in the Toddler 3 room had significant water marks on them indicating a leak. A ceiling tile in the Pre K 3 bathroom wasn't placed in the tile grid, exposing duct work in the ceiling and another ceiling tile in the bathroom had a water mark on it indicating a leak. A ceiling tile in the gym had significant water damage indicating a leak. The baseboards in the corner of the Pre K 3 room by the sink were missing. The bottom of the cabinet by the child's handwashing sink in the Pre K classroom had water damage and was disintegrating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Air vents in Toddler 3, Pre K, Gym and Pre K three classrooms have been cleaned. The ceiling tiles in the gym and pre k bathroom were replaced. The baseboard in the Pre k room was replaced 8/8/23 and the bottom of the cabinet in the pre k classroom is set to be fixed by 8/16/23.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Toddler 3 and Toddler 2 classrooms. The peeling paint was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “The peeling paint has been repainted in the toddler 3 and toddler 2 classroom.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the glass pane by the door in the toddler 1 room didn't have a visual strip or other visual identification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Visual identification was placed on the glass pane in the toddler 1 classroom.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that baskets that held toys were broken and had sharp edges that could cause a cut in the Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Toddler 3 classroom and Pre K 3 classrooms. The soap dispenser in the Toddler 2 bathroom was broke and fell off of the wall during the inspection. The half wall located in the gym was cracked/broken on the lower right side with sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “The broken baskets in the Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Toddler 3 classroom and Pre K 3 classrooms have been removed. The soap dispenser in Toddler 2 bathroom was remounted on 8/8/23 and the lower left corner of the half wall in the gym is set to be fixed by 8/16/23.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a cot wasn't labeled for a specific child in the Toddler 1 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “The unlabeled cot in the toddler 1 classroom was labeled.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 14, staff member16, staff member and staff member 17 were updated after 24 months of their initial health assessment. The health assessment on file for staff member 18 was completed after their first day caring for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Director will make sure staff health assessments are updated every 24 months and their initial health assessment is completed before their 1st day of caring for children.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 didn't include a physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Staff member 1 returned to the doctor and form was completed.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 4, didn't include an examination for communicable diseases and assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “staff member 4 returned to the doctor and a new physical was done which marked that they are free from communicable diseases.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Documentation of completing an annual emergency drill wasn't on file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Director conducted an emergency drill.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Documentation of the fire detection system testing showed that the testing wasn't being completed every 30 days. Testing was completed on 12/30/22; 1/30/23; which is 31 days and 2/28/23, 3/31/23; which is 31 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Director will test fire detection system every 28 days to ensure due date does not lapse.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file for staff member 5, staff member 6, staff member 7, staff member 8, staff member 9, staff member 10, staff member 11, staff member 12, staff member 13, staff member 14, staff member 15, staff member 16 and staff member18 showed that they renewed their pediatric first aid/CPR training after the expiration of the most current certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “All staff members will renew their First Aid/CPR on or before the expiration date.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person 10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Basics Update
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Staff person 10 has completed their Health and Safety training.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member and staff member 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Staff member 3 provided proof of two years' experience working with children. Documentation was added to staff members 3 file.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Documentation on file of pediatric first aid/CPR training for staff member 2 was completed after their 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Staff will complete first aid/CPR training before 90 days of hire.”
Core safety Sep 16, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person number 5 had a child abuse clearance dated 1/16/2017 and updated on 2/9/2022, which is greater than 60 months. Updated clearance is obtained and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Issue was corrected prior to inspection date. Staff number 5 has an updated Child Abuse Clearance on file.”
Citation Sep 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person number 3 had a health assessment dated 11/5/19 and updated on 4/29/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff person number 4 had a health assessment dated 2/21/20 and updated on 5/12/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff person number6 had a health assessment dated 4/7/20 and updated on 5/2/22, which is greater than 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Issue was corrected prior to inspection date. Staff person number 3, 4, and 6 have updated health assessments on file.”
Citation Sep 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Proof of Purchase for Fire detection system was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Provider completed and returned the attestation form documenting that we do not have original proof of purchase and provided proof of annual inspection passing grade to inspector at the time of inspection.”
Citation Sep 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
Staff person number 1 had 6 hour health and safety training dated 9/1/16, which is not accepted. Staff number 1 may not be left unsupervised with children until approved training is completed. Staff person number 2 had 6 hour health and safety training dated 7/1/16, which is not accepted. Staff number 2 may not be left unsupervised with children until approved training is completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Staff members were both given time to complete the approved 10 hour Health & Safety training in the days following the inspection. Staff number 1 and 2 have updated health and safety training completed and on file”
Citation Jun 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person number 2 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aid training on file. CPR/First aid training was not completed within 90 days of employment. Staff Person number 2 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until Pediatric CPR/First Aid is completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2022): “Staff person number 2 was immediately enrolled in an approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid training course. The staff person will be supervised by an AGS or higher until they recieve their proof of course completion from the instructor.”
Citation Jun 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
Staff person number 1 does not have health and safety training on file. Health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of employment. Staff number 1 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until health and safety training is completed. Staff number 3 does not have health and safety training on file. Health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff number 3 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until health and safety training is completed. Staff number 4 does not have health and safety training on file. Health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff number 4 must be supervised by an AGS or higher until health and safety training is completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2022): “Staff persons 1 and 3 will complete their health and safety trainings on or before 6/17/22. Staff persons 1 and 3 will be supervised by an AGS or higher at all times until these trainings are completed. Staff number 4 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Core safety May 24, 2022 Self-reported violation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Staff number 1 took one older toddler aged child from the gym to the classroom, leaving one staff with 11 older toddler aged children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “Staff person #1 served a suspension of three, unpaid days, during which time they completed individual training on active supervision including appropriate ratio maintenance. All staff reviewed ratio requirements during a staff meeting held 6/1/22. All classroom staff employed at the site will…”
Core safety May 24, 2022 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
An additional child was added to the group of 6 children and 2 staff, making 7 children and 2 staff. The 7th child was not added to a primary care group. The 7th child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2022): “A member of management will complete a daily observation tool that documents their random inspection of classroom's use of primary care groups and primary care group cards, supervision practices, and ratios. These forms will be submitted weekly to our DHS representative for review.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
A child was observed to place a small rock in their mouth. The small object was located on the outdoor playground for toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Two outdoor-use-appropriate brooms have been installed within arm's reach of the toddler playground so that staff can sweep any small debris off the playground before any use. Additionally, a barrier was installed along the bottom edge of the fence to help keep debris from washing onto the toddler…”
Core safety Feb 7, 2022 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 2/3, Staff person number 1 and number 2 left child #1 in the classroom unattended after the staff took the rest of the class to breakfast. Child #1 was unattended for approximately 3 minutes. Staff number 3 then walked into the classroom and saw child #1 but did not look to see if any staff were around. Staff number 3 then left the classroom, leaving child #1 alone for approximately 1 minute until another staff came into the classroom and found the child. On 2/7/22, ratios and supervision were assessed in the classrooms. In the toddler 1 room, 3 children were not assigned to a care group amongst staff in the room. In the toddler 3 room, 15 children were in care but the classroom was split up. Inside, 8 children were in care and 5 were assigned to care groups amongst present staff, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. The other group of children from the toddler 3 room, 7 children were outside with 2 staff. Both staff listed 2 children in their primary care group, leaving 3 children not assigned to a primary group amongst the 2 staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “All staff members participate in completion of daily, DHS approved, supervision checklists. These checklists will be submitted to OCDEL weekly for a period of 3 months after the initial start date of 2/14/2022.”
Core safety Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff number 1 had a State Police clearance that was greater than 60 months. Clearance dated 12/19/15 and renewed on 1/4/21. Staff number 1 had a child abuse clearance that was greater than 60 months. Clearance dated 12/31/15 and renewed on 1/6/21. Staff number 2 had an FBI clearance greater than 60 months from previous clearance. Previous clearance dated 3/31/16 and renewed on 4/22/21. Staff number 6 had a State Police clearance with a period greater than 60 months. Previous clearance dated 3/30/16 and renewed on 4/22/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “All staff members will have current clearances at time of hire and will be notified that updates are due within 60 days of clearance expiration dates.”
Core safety Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff in the PreK Counts 4 (room 124) classroom and in the PreK Counts 3 (room 127) classroom did not have assigned primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Staff in PreK Counts 4 assigned primary care groups on 10/29/21 and posted these groups at a visible location within the classroom. Staff in PreK Counts 3 room posted their primary care groups at a visible location within the classroom on 10/29/21.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74/3270.124(e)
The gross motor play room (gymnasium) did not have posted emergency telephone numbers or a posted emergency transportation plan. This was corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “Emergency telephone numbers and emergency transportation plan was posted above telephone in gymnasium. This was corrected on site, 10/29/21.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)
Health assessment for child number 1 did not include a health history for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Parent had physician correct health assessment and child's file was updated on 11/1/21.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
Health report for child number 1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Parent had physician correct health assessment and child's file was updated on 11/1/21.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
Letter of immunization exemption for child number 8 did not indicate a strong personal objection or a religious belief as a reason for not receiving immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Parent provided a note indicating a strong personal objection to the influenza immunization on 10/29/21 and child's file was updated.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
Documentation of symptoms for administration of medication were not clear for child number 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Child number 9's doctor sent documentation detailing her symptoms i.e. defined fever as 100.4 or higher with directions to have a staff member administer medication.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
Child number 7 had a prescription of Auvi-q but there was no medication log for the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Parent provided completed and signed medication log.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff number 5 did not update the health assessment within 24 months. Previous health assessment dated 8/27/19 and updated on 9/27/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “All staff is required to obtain bi-annual health assessments. Assistant Director will notify staff of upcoming renewals within 60 days of the due date.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
Emergency plan on file did not list accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions are outlined in a separate document in the Parent Enrollment packet. The center director added this document to the Emergency Plan on file.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff number 3 did not have a completion date for Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “The record for Staff number 3 was updated on 10/29/21, by Center Director to reflect a training completion date of 10/1/21.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Emergency Contact form for Child number 2 did not include a physician's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Child's parent completed the missing information and provided physician address on the Emergency Contact form on 10/29/21.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Emergency Contact form for child number 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not list any information on the child's special needs or disabilities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Parents of each child completed the Emergency Contact form, listing any information on the child's special needs or disabilities beginning 10/29/21 and completed 11/23/21.”

“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

Violation found Oct 28, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 5, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 24, 2022 Self-reported violation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Mar 23, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Feb 7, 2022 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $66.00 $66.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $62.00 $62.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.00 $59.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $55.00 $55.00

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

Capacity 144 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jan 10, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator York Day Nursery INC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 854-1300
State certificate # CER-00261835
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Common questions

Has York Day Nursery had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 13 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 5, 2025 (supervision): “During a correction verification visit, it was observed that the staff members in Toddler 2 classroom could not name the children assigned to them in their primary care groups. Staff members in the Pre K 2 classroom…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about York Day Nursery?

Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is York Day Nursery’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jan 10, 2026. 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 Day Nursery compare with other daycares in York?

It is #39 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was York Day Nursery last inspected?

Jul 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does York Day Nursery cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.00 for infant, $62.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs York Day Nursery?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is York Day Nursery INC.

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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