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YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem

850 Southern Rd, York, PA 17403 · York County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem is a certified child care center in York, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 57 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 57). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#24 of 43 centers in York
9 Core-safety citations
48 Other citations
10 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
57 citations from 14 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Mar 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 8, 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

Records & paperwork 13
Building & playground safety 12
Health & medication 8
Training & qualifications 6
Supervision 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 2
Food & feeding 2
Other standards 1
Staff ratios 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The file for child #2 did not contain an immunization report or a Letter of Exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “The parent/guardian of Child #2 was contacted immediately. The required documentation the Letter of Exemption has been obtained and placed in the child's file. The file is now complete and compliant.”
Citation Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The file for child #7 contained an Emergency Contact form that was last updated 7/2/25. More than 6 months have elapsed since 7/2/25 and the Emergency Contact form was not updated in a timely manner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “The Emergency Contact form for Child #7 has been reviewed with the family and updated to reflect current and accurate information. The completed and signed Emergency Contact form is now on file.”
Citation Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The file for Child #9 contained a fee agreement form that was last updated 6/29/25. More than six months have elapsed since 6/29/25 and the fee agreement form was not updated in a timely manner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “The fee agreement for Child #9 was reviewed with the family and updated to reflect current and accurate information. The family signed the updated fee agreement, and the completed form is now on file.”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents who have school aged care children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Emergency plan was posted on portable bulletin board to ensure emergency plan in the facility is in a conspicuous location used by parents who have school age children”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the school age children were in the gym and the first aid kit was located in the cafeteria.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff will place the portable cabinet between the door of the cafeteria and gym to ensure to first aid kit will be in the childcare space”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Documentation of the fire drill log on file for the school age children showed that the last fire drill was complete in March 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “School age fire drill log was posted inside staff office bulletin board and has been moved to the cafeteria to ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Responsible designee 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(3)
Designated person in charge of the school age children was unable to locate paperwork (fire drill log, emergency contact information for children, certificate of compliance and emergency plan information) when certification representative requested it during an unannounced monitoring visit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Director informed team lead to leave all required paperwork either on the portable parent bulletin board or on the portable cart as well as instructions on where everything is located to ensure designated person in charge is able to locate paperwork when certification representative request it…”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a daily schedule was not posted in the school age space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Portable bulletin board where the daily schedule posted was behind shelves. The portable parent board has been placed on top of shelf and put out daily to ensure a written plan of daily activities and routines, including time for free play shall be established for each group as well accommodate the…”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the emergency contact information for the children was located in the cafeteria and the children were in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff will place the portable cabinet between the door of the cafeteria and gym to ensure the emergency contact information will be in the childcare space”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the space used by the school aged care children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Portable bulletin board where the emergency transportation plan was posted was behind shelves. The portable parent board has been placed on top of shelf and put out daily to ensure a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of…”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents who have school aged care children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Current certificate of compliance has been posted on portable bulletin board to ensure we provide parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulation in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office”
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Core safety Jul 17, 2025 Other state visit Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the time of an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that staff members in preschool group 2, could not identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. Group 2 had 15 total preschool school aged children and only identified 12. Staff member 1 and staff member 2, could not identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group while swimming.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “The director will make sure staff members 1 and 2 can identify identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group while swimming.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Other state visit Training & qualifications
Water safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iv)
Documentation of water safety training was not on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3. This was corrected after the certification representative left the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Directors ensure the representative receives the water safety training before leaving the facility, to ensure the staff have taken the training on water safety.”
Follow-up Jun 2, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Continued non-compliance from SIN-00261662. Staff person #1--- has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Self-Learning Module - Better Kid Care but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “The director made sure the staff person completed the health and safety course parts 1 and 2.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Director made sure the staff member signed the disclosure statement”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of Ibuprofen was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Koala classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The director ensured the bottle of ibuprofen was not accessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a spray bottle was labeled "water" but the contents were soap and water. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The teacher in the classroom made sure the spray bottle was labeled soap and water.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can in the Norwhals classroom contained toilet paper but the trash can was not lined with a trash bag.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The teacher put the trash bag in the trash can.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was on the teacher chair, accessible to children in the Bumble Bees classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The teachers put away the first aid kit, and not accessible for children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that hand washing signs were not posted by the sink in the bathroom or the sink in the classroom in the Bumble Bees and Norwhals classrooms. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The director posted the hand washing sign in the classroom sinks during the inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 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 toys in the Norwhals classroom was broken. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The director trashed the basket during the inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication for a child was located in an accessible first aid kit in the Bumble Bees classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The medication was immediately removed from the first aid kit and placed in a secured, labeled medication storage area, out of reach of children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 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 2 does not include an examination of communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Staff Member was scheduled for an updated health assessment with a physician/CRNP. A corrected form that includes both the communicable disease examination and a documented assessment of their suitability to work in childcare.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Documentation of the fire drill log on file showed that a fire drill was conducted on 12/17/24 and again on 2/26/25 which is 71 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The Director gave the inspector the wrong fire drill, one OneDrive, but the correct was posted in the classroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #2--- has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Self-Learning Module - Better Kid Care but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “Staff Person was enrolled in the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training on 4/21/2025. The training will be completed by 4/21/2025, and a copy of the certificate will be placed in their staff file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Documentation of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement on file for child 1 and child 2 were updated more than 6 months of the previous date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for Child 1 and Child 2 were reviewed and updated by the parents.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 2 was signed online by the employee and the witness and on two different days. Staff member 1 has not resided in PA for the last 5 years and does not have documentation of out of state clearances and has been employed more than 45 days. The updated mandated reporter training on file for staff member 3 was completed more than 60 months of the original date of the training. The initial training was completed on 8/1/18 and updated on 11/6/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Director and staff member 2 both signed a new disclosure statement on the same day/time. The new disclosure statement is on file. Staff member 1 will not return to work until all out of state clearances are obtained. Mandated reporter training is on file for staff member 3.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 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 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Documentation of two year's experience working with children was obtained and placed on file for staff member 2.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The agreement on file for child 1 was completed with persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released during the inspection. The child's parent is a teacher and filled it in right away.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 now includes the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Core safety May 24, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection, it was observed that staff member 3 was caring for children unsupervised. Staff member 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff member 2 was in the room with her but completed a pediatric first aid/cpr from someone who wasn't PQAS certified to teach pediatric first aid/cpr.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director put another staff member who completed all pre-service training in the classroom to supervise staff member 3 and staff member 2.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a hand sanitizer bottle was on a cart within reach of children in the pre-k counts classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The bottle of hand sanitizer was removed during inspection.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the preschool and pre k counts classrooms were using styrofoam plates during lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “Styrofoam, plates were removed during inspection.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions/Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)/3270.133(3)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the medication on file for child 2 which included an epi-pen and an inhaler, didn't include a label with the child's name on it or the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director reached out the child's parents and obtained the correct label and written instructions for the prescription. Documentation was sent to certification representative.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff members did not wash their hands before serving snack to the afterschool children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director provided instructions on how to properly wash their hands while in ratio.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Wholesome 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of expired mayonnaise in the preschool refrigerator and the pre k counts classroom. Both bottles were thrown away at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The mayonnaise was thrown away at time of inspection.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The school age program couldn't provide documentation of completing an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director and staff conducted an emergency drill on the last day of school.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the time of inspection, the school age staff members could not provide a fire drill log. Staff members told certification representative that they didn't know they had to conduct fire drills and haven't done so all school year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director conducted the fire drill the last day of school and completed the fire drill log.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director placed another staff member in the classroom with staff member 2 who completed all required pre service trainings.”
Citation May 24, 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 1 and staff member 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director contacted HR to verify the hours. Documentation was sent to certification representative and placed in staff members files.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Other standards
School-Age Children 55 Pa. Code §3270.116
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the after-school program didn't have a scheduled homework time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The director notified staff they need to change the schedule to include homework time. Updated schedule was sent to certification representative.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 didn't include the home address of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The child is no longer enrolled in program.”
Citation May 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(b)
During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the inspection summary dated 01/04/23 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the school age entrance and the entrance used by the preschool parents. This was corrected during the visit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “The inspection summary was placed in a conspicuous location used by parents at the school age entrance and the entrance used by the preschool parents. This was corrected during the visit.”
Core safety Jan 4, 2023 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 approximately fifteen minutes in the bathroom. The child left the bathroom and looked for his group in the cafeteria and the gym. When he observed the group wasn't inside the building, the child ran outside and found his staff members and the group of children at the main door entrance of the school building. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present with the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Staff members will take a approved DHS supervision training in person with Lorrie Hall on February 6, 2023.”
Core safety Nov 15, 2022 Incident investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Child number 1 ran away from the group and was left unsupervised for approximately 20 seconds. During this time, the child fell and injured his head.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2023): “Additional steps are being taken to supervise this specific child given his desire to elope and his disability. Keeping all doors closed at all times, keeping children engaged at all times and making sure at least one staff of the three is always positioned within 10 feet of the child. All children…”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
Medication for child number 1 and child number 2 was observed to not have the original container. Medication was found without the original box.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2023): “Original container was obtained for medication for child #1 and #2. Medication for child number 1 and 2 was removed from the facility. Medication was removed by the parents.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
Written instructions were not present with the medication for child number 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Instructions per the prescription and dosage amount indicated on prescription were added to the med log. Child number 1 no longer has medication present at the facility.”
Citation Oct 27, 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)
Facility person #1 had a health assessment dated 9/9/20 and updated on 11/17/22, which is greater than 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2022): “Health assessment for staff #1 has been updated. All health assessments for all staff will be renewed within 24 months. Staff missing updated physicals will not be permitted to work w/ children until updated.”
Core safety Jan 21, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff in the school aged room in the gymnasium had a board with primary care groups assigned but staff could not see the board or list the names of children assigned to their primary care group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2022): “A large whiteboard was purchased. YWCA York's policy includes staff listing children under the primary care giver daily on a white board as they arrive in program. The white board is kept in a location in close proximity to staff so they can monitor their core groups at all times.”
Core safety Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
In the gymnasium during before school care, one staff left with a child, leaving the other staff member with 13 children who were a mix of younger and older school aged children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2022): “Staff was disciplined for this incident because all staff are trained to manage ratios upon hire. Staff is no longer employed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff in the school aged room did not have specific children assigned to them for care.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 21, 2022): “SAC staff has posted specified primary groups”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The school aged room, preschool room, and PreK Counts room did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2022): “Postings were immediately hung up in all classrooms”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First aid kit in the preschool room was missing tape, gloves, scissors, and tweezers. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Tape, gloves, scissors, and tweezers were added to the first aid kit, corrected on site.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
There was no lidded trash can observed in the preschool classroom bathroom. There was no lidded trashcan observed in the PreK Counts bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Lidded trash cans were placed in both bathrooms immediately, see photo.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The fridge in the PreK Counts classroom did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “A thermometer was placed in the fridge immediately.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
There was no posting indicating pick up and drop off procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “All safe routes were posted in the program by the licensing regs and emergency info in an obvious space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
The room for the school aged children did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “The SAC lesson plan was posted on the SAC bulletin board.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
There was no Emergency transportation plan located in the school aged room, preschool room, or PreK Counts room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “This info is included on the posting with emergency numbers and was posted on the day of licensing.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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 Jan 4, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 15, 2022 Incident 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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 10, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator YWCA York
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 854-2631
State certificate # CER-00255360
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Common questions

Has YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jul 17, 2025 (supervision): “During the time of an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that staff members in preschool group 2, could not identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. Group 2 had 15 total…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 York Learning Center at Valley View Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 10, 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 York Learning Center at Valley View Elem compare with other daycares in York?

It is #24 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem last inspected?

Mar 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YWCA York.

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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