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Butler Ymca Early Care And School Age Center
650 Saxonburg Rd, Butler PA 16002 · License #CER-00248951 · Child Care Center
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- (724) 287-0045
- dradle@bcfymca.org
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- Address
- 650 Saxonburg Rd, Butler PA 16002 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 65 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A dorm-size refrigerator/freezer approximately 3 feet tall was on a counter and not anchored making it unsafe due to the risk of falling of the counter.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
Documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises was not on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
The most current documented emergency plan training for facility person #4 was dated 4/1/2024, more than 12 months prior to the date of the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
The file of staff #2 contained documentation of an NSOR verification certificate date 8/25/2025, after their start date at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
A small area, approximately the size of a quarter, on the bottom right corner of the shed was peeling.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
A plastic slide in the outdoor play space had a small crack on the top platform.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
The toddlers, who are still placing objects in their mouths, were observed coloring with Crayola crayons which were less than an inch in diameter.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2020
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The financial agreement of child #1 did contain the amount of the fee to be charged by day or week.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The file of child #4 contained the original financial agreement.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the gym or the toddler classrooms.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
The immunization record on file for child #2 did not contain documentation of 1 of the 4 DTaP immunizations to be in compliance with the recommendations of the ACIP based or an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
The file of facility person #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated 5/22/2023 and 8/12/2025, which were more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
The file of staff #3 did not contain documentation of their tuberculosis screening.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
The health assessment of staff #1 contained documentation an examination for communicable diseases but did not contain the explanation in conjunction with the results.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
The facility did not have documentation of safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes determined in the vicinity of the facility which was communicated to the families in writing.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
Documentation of the 6-month reviews and/or updates to the emergency contact forms of child #2 and #3 were dated 6/2024 and 12/2024, exceeding 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of staff #5 contained documentation of 2 annual training hours during their annual training year of 12/2023 to 12/2024 lacking 10 hours. The file of staff #6 contained documentation of 6 annual training hours during their annual training year of 2/2024 to 2/2025 and an additional 6 hours (4/4/2025 and 4/10/2025) making staff #6 complaint with 12 training hours. The file of staff #7 contained documentation of 8 annual training hours during their annual training year of 12/2023 to 12/2024 and an additional 4.5 hours (1/2025 and 4/2025) making staff #7 complaint with 12 training hours.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
A handwashing sign was not posted in the diapering area of the infant classroom.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
In the infant classroom, 4 bottles were not labeled with the name of the child to whom they belonged.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
The fire drill log contained documentation of fire drills being conducted on 10/10/2024 and 11/2024 but did not contain the time of day, the hypothetical location, evacuation time, number of children or names of staff who participated in the fire drill written on the log.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
Based on the documentation of testing the fire detection system, manual testing exceeded 30 days from 9/10/2024 to 12/10/2024 to 1/13/2025.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
SECOND CITATION - ORIGIANLLY CITED ON 9/10/2024: During rest time, in the toddler classroom, 2 children asleep on their mats were both positioned in corners against a wall at the top of the mat and a shelf on the side. The mats did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of the fire safety training for staff #3 was dated 4/1/2024, more than 12 months from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Current mandated reporter training for staff #1 was dated 8/18/2024, which was more than 60 months from the previous training dated 5/19/2019.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The only written evaluation of staff #1 was dated 4/22/2024, which was more than 12 months from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
In the toddler classroom closet, OdoBan cleaning product was stored above Cheerios, Pirate Booty and other snacks.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The wall above the toilet in the first stall of the boy's restroom had peeling paint.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
The changing table and one sink in the girl's restroom did not have posted handwashing signs.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
Plastic bags in the closet of the toddler classroom were stored low enough to be accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
In the toddler classroom, the seams of 4 nap mats were pulling apart at the corners and vinyl was observed to be peeling on the side.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
A child was sleeping in a crib in the infant room which was placed directly against the wall and the changing table, 3 mats in the preschool classroom were placed against the wall and furniture or pieces of furniture and in the toddler room and a child was sleeping on a mat which was placed against the 2 sides of the corner of the climber. The crib or mats did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
The files of child #1 and #4, both enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet), did not contain current documentation of child service reports to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The original financial agreements were on file for child #1, #2, #3 and #4.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work telephone number and child #3 did not contain the work address and telephone number of an enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file of child #1 contained health assessments which were updated more than 6 months apart (5/12/2023 and 2/19/2024) as a young toddler (see LIS coded sheet).
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
In an unlocked closet in the toddler classroom, a staff purse which staff stated contained an Epi-Pen, was placed on top of items in the closet low enough to be accessible to children. Hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was on the shelf next to the closet door in the toddler classroom accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
The file of staff #1, #2 and #4 contained health assessments which were updated more than 24 months from the previous assessment.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
Based on a conversation with staff #5, the updated emergency plan was not sent to local and county emergency management agencies after the update was made.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Documentation of the training hours of staff #3 totaled 10 hours between their annual training year (see LIS code sheet), lacking 2 hours. An additional 2 hours was dated 8/26/2024 and staff #3 now has 12 hours of training.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed that there was peeling paint in the outdoor play area on the board under the chalkboard and on the board attached to the building by the Dynamic Ducks room.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the little tikes house with the blue roof was cracked exposing rough edges.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the rest equipment mats were torn with exposed foam.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the refrigerator in the young toddler room did not have a working thermometer.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
The health report on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of an influenza immunization being administered with in the last year in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
It was observed that the facility did not have a written consent for administration of medication of gas drops for Child #2.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
The most up to date health assessment on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated 3/1/19 to 6/30/22 for staff person #1 and 10/28/19 to 12/1/22 for staff person#2.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
It was observed on 9/19/23, that the pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being don 11/18/22 to 12/19/22 and 1/18/23 to 2/20/23.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
Staff reported that parents are notified of incidents but may not receive the actual report until the following day.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The Health and Safety training in the file for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/30/22, which was more than 90 days after the date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Oct 30, 2022
- Violation
The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form. The file for Staff Person #6, who has resided out of state within the past five years, did not include the required out of state clearances (New York).
Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The most recent evaluations in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between evaluations: 12/21/20-1/13/22. The file for Staff Person #5, who has been working for more than one year (See LIS Code Sheet) did not include a written evaluation.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
Observed holes in the 2nd and 7th screens from the left in the Wiggle Worms/Busy Bees Room. Observed hole in the 2nd screen on the right in the gym.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
Observed flaking rust at the bottom of the exit doors in the gym.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 10/20/22, Staff Person #7 was supervising a group of 9 Preschool Children in the Spiders Room. Staff Person #7 could not identify four of the children in this group.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between reports.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2022
- Violation
The immunization records in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2022
- Violation
The first parental update for the fee agreement (7/28/22) in the file for Child #1 was more than 6 months after the child's enrollment (8/25/21).
Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill was not conducted for the period 12/19/20-12/19/21.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
The monthly fire system check log documented two times when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 5/20/22-6/21/22 and 7/16/22-8/31/22.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
Information on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
There was no documentation on file verifying that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2022
- Violation
The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
- Violation
The facility did not have an annual letter on file which notified local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the boys restroom, paint was peeling at the top of the urinal around the pipe going into the wall.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- Violation
The trash can in the boys restroom did not have a lid.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
The hinge of the cupboard by the door to enter the Wiggly Worms/Busy Bees classroom was detached from the door making the door unstable when opening. The side of the schoolhouse contained siding which had areas that were loose, broken and cracked and could fall into the play space used by the children.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Pediatric first aid and CPR was not completed for facility person #1 (start date with children 7/5/2021) and facility person #2 (start date with children 7/5/2021) within 90 days of starting with children at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
- Violation
In the cubbies in the Wiggly Worms/Busy Bee classroom, 2 containers containing sunscreen labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were accessible in a backpack and a bag accessible to children in the classroom.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
The first aid kit in the Ladybugs (infant) classroom only contained one glove.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
The rest equipment in the Wiggly Worms/Busy Bees classroom was numbered, however was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the work address and telephone of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain all of the addresses of all the persons identified by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
The immunization record of child #1 did not contain documentation of an annual influenza vaccination or an exemption from the parent of physician of the child.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2021
- Violation
The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2021
- Violation
Fire drill logs contained documentation of a fire drill being conducted on 7/2/2021 and the next on 9/10/2021 exceeding 60 days.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2021
- Violation
The facility did not have documentation of the proof of purchase of the fire detection system and the documentation of the testing the system exceeded 30 days showing the system was tested 11/10/2020 and the next testing was on 3/9/2021.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2021
- Violation
The emergency plan did not contain the evacuation routes to the accommodations away from the facility or to exit the building.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 3, 2025 inspection noted: “A dorm-size refrigerator/freezer approximately 3 feet tall was on a counter and not anchored making it unsafe due to the risk of falling of the counter.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 11, 2025 inspection noted: “A handwashing sign was not posted in the diapering area of the infant classroom.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 9, 2024 inspection noted: “SECOND CITATION - ORIGIANLLY CITED ON 9/10/2024: During rest time, in the toddler classroom, 2 children asleep on their mats were both positioned in corners ag…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error