Pennsylvania · Pottstown · 19464

YWCA Pottstown ready set grow

315 King St, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County

2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

YWCA Pottstown ready set grow is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 77 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (25 of 77). 19 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited

#26 of 27 centers in Pottstown

4 Core-safety citations

73 Other citations

6 Inspections

2 Complaint investigations that found violations

77 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 16, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 25

Building & playground safety 18

Emergency preparedness 10

Training & qualifications 7

Health & medication 6

Transportation 5

Food & feeding 2

Background checks 2

Supervision 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan posted had not been reviewed for the year.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will review and post an updated emergency plan.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic cleaning supplies under a unlocked sink in room #4.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will add a lock to the cabinet.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #3 infants was missing scissors. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “At the time of inspection, scissors were added to the first aid kit.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The ceiling tiles located in room #4 has water damage stains.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will get damaged ceiling tiles replaced.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was plastic trash bags on the bathroom floor located in the toddler classroom. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “At the time of inspection, the trash bags were placed on a higher shelf.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in room #2 was not labeled with children names. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “At the time of inspection, staff added names to the children mats.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #3 and #5 did not have an updated health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will have parents bring in health assessments.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will monitor hand washing procedures in the infant room.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bottles located in room #3 infants were not labled with children names. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “At the time of inspection, staff added children names to the bottles.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the transportation van was missing a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “At the time of inspection, a bottle of water was added to the first aid kit.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will complete an emergency drill with the staff and children.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documents showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Provider will send the updated emergency plan to the local municipality.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not yet notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a current copy of the liability insurance. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “At the time of inspection, a copy of the current liability insurance was obtained and printed out.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent. The fee agreement for child #4 was not signed by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Provider will assure all fee agreements are signed.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 and #4 did not have the required CSR assessments.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Provider will have staff complete the required CSR assessments.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Provider will have parents complete missing information.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the child admission date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Provider will add admission dates to the fee agreements.”

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Provider will have parents compete missing information.”

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Core safety Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a signed disclosure statement. In addition, volunteer person #6 was in the classroom with preschool teacher at the time of inspection. The facility did not have a state police clearance, Child abuse clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file at the facility for volunteer person #6.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have all staff sign disclosure statements. In addition, provider will get a copy of volunteer clearances and keep them on file at the facility.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have an annual emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will review the emergency plan with staff and have them sign off.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Room #3 (Jellyfish room) had dawn dish soap on lower sink in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “At the time on inspection, provider removed the toxics from the lower shelf.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, in room #3 (Starfish room) there was a first aid kit on a low chair in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “At the time of inspection, the first aid kit was placed out of reach of the children.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in room #5 (turtle classroom) was missing soap, scissors, tweezers and water. The first aid kit in room #2 (Jellyfish classroom) was missing soap and tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will add missing items to the first aid kits.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were broken floor file located in room #1 (Dauphin's classroom).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have damaged floor tiles repaired.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling gray paint, plaster repair in room in the infant room (Bees classroom).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have classroom painted.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilets and sinks were missing handwashing signs in classrooms #2, #3 and #4.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will add handwashing signs to all toilets and sinks throughout the facility.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were items blocking the exit door in room #1 (Dauphins classroom). (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “At the time of inspection, provider moved all items from blocking the exit door.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling damaged equipment located on the outside play space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have damaged outdoor play equipment repaired.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in classroom #2 (Jellyfish classroom) was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff label mats for the use of a specific child.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator in classroom #1 (Dauphin's classroom) was not working properly.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will replace the broken refrigerator.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have pick-up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will add pick-up and drop off procedures to a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation on file for an emergency drill.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will complete an emergency drill with the children.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the fire alarm system is bring checked every 30 days.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will sound the fire alarm and keep documentation on file.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include an initial health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have the parent bring in an initial health assessment.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have annual local traffic safety letter notifying them of use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will create a written letter to local traffic safety explaining use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not copy of general liability insurance policy on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will get a copy of the current liability insurance.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 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)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #4 did not include CPR pediatric first aid training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete the required pediatric first CPR training.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #4 did not include the required health and safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff completed the health and safety training.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have an updated annual evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have annual evaluation completed.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed /Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #5 did not include a fee agreement signed by the operator and the parent or that specify the date of the child's admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete fee agreements, add admission dates and sign.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have updated child growth and development assessments.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete child growth and development assessments and keep copies on file.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 and #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete missing information.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #5 did not include a signed fee agreement. In addition, the record for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 needed an updated emergency contact forms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have parent's update emergency contact forms and compete fee agreements.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #5 did not have verification of education.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff bring in verification of education.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #5 did not include two, nonfamily written reference letters on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff bring in the required reference letters.”

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will complete the required childcare trainings and keep all updated trainings on file at the facility.”

Core safety Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include a disclosure statement or out of state NSOR clearance for Maryland. In addition, the child abuse clearance on file for staff person #4 was for volunteers and not for employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will have staff sign disclosure statements and complete employment child abuse clearance.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have emergency plan training for staff person #1 or #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will review the emergency plan training with staff.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location used by parents.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will post the emergency plan on the parent wall.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were electrical outlets unplugged in room #3 star fish and room #5 preschool.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will have teacher replace all plug covers.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was toxic (keep out of reach of children) spray bottles and cleaning supplies under an unlocked cabinet in room #2 Dauphins.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will add locks to the lower classroom cabinet.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

In child care spaces/Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)/3270.75(c)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Room #1 Turtles and Room #2 Dauphins did not have a first aid kit. In addition, the first aid kits location in room #4 Jelly fish and #3 star fish was missing soap.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will create first aid kits for classroom that need one and add missing items to complete the other first aid kits.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was peeling damaged grey paint, unfinished plater and holes in the wall located in room #2 dauphins.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will get the classroom painted and be added new cabinets to the walls covering plaster and holes.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will add names or numbers to the rest equipment.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will add required accommodations to the emergency plan.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of emergency drills.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and keep documentation on file at the facility.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the primary staff person did not have documentation of a fire drill within the last 60 days.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will conduct a fire drill and keep documentation on site.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was no documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will sound alarm system and document that the alarm is working.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not send an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will create a letter and give it to the local traffic safety authority.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a written policy to address recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying fussy children or prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will create a policy that addresses shaken baby syndrome, coping with crying fussy children and child maltreatment.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 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)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #3 did not include an updated pediatric First Aid/CPR training by an approved PQAS instructor.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will have staff completed and bring in an updated copy of the required First Aid/CPR training completed.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include an updated developmental assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will have staff complete, review and give assessments to parents. Updated developmental assessments will be on file for each child.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will have parent complete a fee agreement that has a section to add the release persons.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for children #5, #9 and #10 did not specify the children's admission dates.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will complete the fee agreements by adding admission dates.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician and the emergency contact for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will have parents complete missing physician information and medical policy number on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #10 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will have the parents complete missing sections on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1, #3, #4 and #9 did not have addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will have family's complete emergency contact forms.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms and fee agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 were outdated.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will have parents complete updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms located in the classrooms emergency first aid bags were outdated.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will make copies of updated emergency plans and add them to the classroom emergency bags.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Provider will have parents sign missing areas on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will have parents sign missing areas on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the 1 hour updated Health and safety training. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2024): “At the time of inspection provider completed the 1 hour Health and Safety training.”

Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #1 and #4 did not have the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Provider will have staff complete the required trainings.”

Core safety May 26, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On May 26, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not adequately supervising the classroom children and could not explain how child was injured.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “All teachers will supervise her/his primary children at all times.”

Citation May 26, 2023 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)

On May 26, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not give the parent an incident report on the day of incident.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “All injuries will be recorded and a copy sent to families via Tadpoles.”

Core safety Apr 4, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On April 4th, 2023, during the complaint investigation cert rep was informed that on 3/21/23 child # 1 was injured with nursemaids' elbow while staff #'s 1-4 were present in the classroom. Staff person's # 1-4 stated that were unaware that the child was injured and were and were unable to explain how the injury occurred. On 3/27/23 child # 1 fell and injured head while in the classroom with staff persons #1 and # 2. Staff persons were unable to explain how the injury occurred.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Teachers use Tadpoles to complete name to face every thirty minutes and to complete transition reports whenever leaving the classroom with or without students. For the next three months these reports will be sent each Friday to Cert Rep for review.”

“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 May 26, 2023 Complaint investigation

2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Apr 4, 2023 Complaint investigation

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.)	$90.65	$69.43
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$85.33	$64.35
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$83.20	$61.81
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$73.96	$52.24
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$67.12	$40.76
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$67.12	$40.76

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 137 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Jul 21, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 26, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator YWCA Tri County Area

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (610) 948-0200

State certificate # CER-00256403

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Common questions

Has YWCA Pottstown ready set grow had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Apr 10, 2025 (background checks): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a signed disclosure statement. In addition, volunteer person #6 was in the classroom with…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about YWCA Pottstown ready set grow?

Pennsylvania lists 2 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 YWCA Pottstown ready set grow’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 26, 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 YWCA Pottstown ready set grow compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #26 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was YWCA Pottstown ready set grow last inspected?

Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does YWCA Pottstown ready set grow cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $90.65 for infant, $85.33 for young toddler, $83.20 for older toddler, $73.96 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs YWCA Pottstown ready set grow?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YWCA Tri County Area.

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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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