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Pennsylvania · Pottstown · 19464

YWCA Tri County Area FBC

301 King St, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

YWCA Tri County Area FBC is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 131 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 65 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (16 of 65). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 97% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#27 of 27 centers in Pottstown
7 Core-safety citations
58 Other citations
5 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
65 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 12, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 19, 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 16
Training & qualifications 11
Records & paperwork 10
Emergency preparedness 9
Transportation 6
Health & medication 5
Background checks 4
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 12, 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 #2 and #5 did not have the required updated disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will have staff sign the required updated disclosure statement.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic Lysol wipes on low shelf in reach of children. In addition, there was toxic cleaning supplies under unlocked cabinet in bathroom #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will move all toxics out of reach add a lock to bathroom cabinet.”
Citation Nov 12, 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 bags in classroom #1 was missing tweezers and scissors. In addition, the first aid kit in room #5 was missing soap and a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will add missing items to the first aid kits.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The sink cabinet was broken in bathroom #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Provider will get bathroom sinks and factures repaired.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathrooms #1, #2 and #3 were missing handwashing signs over the sinks, toilets and urinal stalls.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will add hand washing signs over all sings and toilets.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathroom #1 and #3 did not have a lidded trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will add lidded trash cans to the bathrooms.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator in classroom #1 and #4 did not have a working thermometer. In addition, the refrigerator in classroom #2 has a temperature above 45° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will add thermometers to classroom refrigerators and replace any that are not working properly.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Insured 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the insurance and registration in the vehicle was expired. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “At the time of inspection, provider printed updated vehicle information and placed them in the van.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in transportation van #1 did not include soap or gauzes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will add missing items to the transportation first aid kit.”
Citation Nov 12, 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 have a current copy of the general liability insurance on file. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “At the time of inspection, provider printed an updated copy of the facilities liability insurance.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 needed an updated CPR first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will have staff completed an updated CPR first aid training.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #5 did not include updated fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete the fire safety training.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/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 persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. In addition, the fee agreement for child #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Provider will add release persons section to all fee agreements and assure all admission dates are written.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 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, #4 and #5 did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete missing information.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 needed four more hours of childcare training. The record for staff person #4 needs six more hours of childcare training. The record for staff person #5 needs nine more hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will have staff completed the required childcare trainings.”
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Core safety Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have a PA state police clearance or a signed disclosure statement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will have staff sign and date the disclosure statement and complete an updated PA state police clearance.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities emergency plan had not been updated for the year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not have an annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will review the emergency plan with staff and have them sign off.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have their emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will post the most recent emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic cleaning supplies and other items on the shelf in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will keep all toxics locked away.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was an unlabeled spray bottle filled with cleaning solution.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Provider will add a label to the cleaning solution spray bottle.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the child care space (used for excursions) did not include tweezers, scissors or a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Provider will add missing items to the first aid kit.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were baseboards missing on the lower walls near the children's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Provider will replace missing baseboards.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have proof of a completed emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will complete an emergency drill with the children.”
Citation Jan 21, 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)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will sound the fire alarm and keep written documentation on file at the facility.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will take the emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “Provider will have parents bring in initial and updated health assessments.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have written annual documentation notifying local traffic safety authorities of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Provider will complete a letter to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3 and #4 did not have updated fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete fire safety training.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Water safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iv)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The water safety training on file for staff person #1 was outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will complete an updated water safety training.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #4 did not have the required 10hr health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete the required health and safety training.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not have an annual written evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will complete and review a written evaluation with staff.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 did not include the arrival and departure times. In addition, the fee agreement for child #1 and #3 were not signed by either the parent or provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will complete missing information and signatures on the fee agreement.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete missing information.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the addresses to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will have parent add missing information for individuals to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #3 was outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will have the parents update their emergency contact form and fee agreement.”
Citation Jan 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3 and #4 did not have an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete the required 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Core safety Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 included a New York driver's license issued on 9/11/23 however the file did not include out of state clearances from New York.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will have staff person complete New York out of state clearances.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(d)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan specific to the building posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will create an emergency plan specific to the 301 building and post it in a conspicuous location inside the facility.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was Lysol cleaning supplies along with other toxics in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will add a lock to the classroom cabinet where the cleaning materials are stored.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces/Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)/3270.75(c)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Classrooms #1, #2 or #3 did not have a first aid materials or a first aid kit available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will create a first aid kit for all classroom with the required materials.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The ceiling in the classroom area was missing 2 ceiling tiles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider will have classroom ceiling tiles replaced.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathroom used by the children did not have hand washing signs over the sink or toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider will create and post hand washing signs over the facility sinks and toilets.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The trash can in bathroom #1 did not have a lid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider will purchase a lidded trash can for the bathroom.”
Citation Nov 14, 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)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #2 was dated 7/7/2021. In addition, the record did not have documentation of a TB shot on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Provider will have staff person complete an updated health assessment and TB shot.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Insured 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(a)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The insurance card for the vehicle used to transport the children was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will contact the insurance company and have the insurance cards updated.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport the children did not have a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will create a first aid kit to keep in the vehicle used to transport children.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not conducted an emergency drill with the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill with the current children.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 had not conducted a fire drill with the children assined to the building. The facility did not have written documentation of a fire drill done with the enrolled children within the last 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will conduct a fire drill with the current children enrolled and document the drill on a fire drill log.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 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 November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will check the fire alarm system and keep documentation on file at the facility.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that an emergency plan for 301 building was sent to their local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will create an emergency plan for the 301 building and send it to their local municipality.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)
On November 14, 2023, 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. In addition, the facility did not have their pick-up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the daycare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will create a letter and give it to the local traffic safety authority. In addition, the provider will post their pickup and drop off procedures in a conspicuous location inside the facility.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The annual evaluation for staff person #2 was dated 2/16/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will create and review the staff persons annual evaluation for this year.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include Pediatric first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Provider will have staff person complete the pediatric first aid training.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider will put the current certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Core safety Oct 30, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On October 31, 2023, certification representative conducted a self-reported incident investigation. Evidence and surveillance footage revealed that staff persons #1 and #2 were not properly supervising the children. Due to the lack of supervision, surveillance showed that three children were behind a classroom shelf pulling their pants down exposing their private areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2023): “Employment was terminated for the staff persons who were directly involved in this lapse of supervision.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
On September 19, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Evidence showed that staff persons #1 and #2 were in the play yard using harsh, demeaning and abusive language in the presence of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Staff person #1 was terminated and no longer work at the facility. Staff person #2 (who is a newer staff member) will be given a 2hr training on "working with children who have difficult behaviors" for support in the new classroom teacher role.”
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, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were not adequately supervising the children and could not explain how 2 children were injured.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Teachers will actively supervise all children in her/his primary group. We also added clothespins with the names of each primary child.”
Citation Nov 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a health assessment, the file of Staff #3 did not contain an acceptable health assessment, the health assessment on file did not answer the required questions
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Health assessments were received and are attached to the Inspection Summary. Documents are in childware. HR knows to only accept PA Health Assessment Form and SOP has been updated”
Citation Nov 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “TB results for staff persons #1,2,4,5 and 6 are completed and in childware”
Citation Nov 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of verification of education, the documents on file are from a foreign country
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Translation and verification of transcripts completed by the Spanish Group 2/8-2/10/2023”
Core safety Nov 19, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN FBI CLEARANCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “STAFF #3 WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCE AND WILL NOT WORK IN CHILDCARE POSITION UNTIL CLEARANCE IS BOUGHT IN”
Citation Nov 19, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE METHOD
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “STAFF #5 WILL OBTAIN TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING”
Citation Nov 19, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “STAFF #3 WILL COMPLETE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING STAFF #3 NO LONGER WORKS FOR FACILITY”
Citation Nov 19, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AND VERIFICATION OF AGE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “STAFF WILL PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS ND AGE VIA PHOTO ID”

“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 30, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 19, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 26, 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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $90.65 $69.43
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

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 131 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator YWCA Tri County Area
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 323-1888
State certificate # CER-00250409
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Common questions

Has YWCA Tri County Area FBC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Nov 12, 2025 (background checks): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 and #5 did not have the required updated disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about YWCA Tri County Area FBC?

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 YWCA Tri County Area FBC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 19, 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 Tri County Area FBC compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #27 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was YWCA Tri County Area FBC last inspected?

Nov 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does YWCA Tri County Area FBC cost?

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

Who runs YWCA Tri County Area FBC?

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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