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Ymca Camp Sherwin
RT5 ACR FRM MASONFARMS STA, Lake City PA 16423 · License #CER-00243694 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 572-1088
- Website
- www.ymcaerie.org
- Address
- RT5 ACR FRM MASONFARMS STA, Lake City PA 16423 · 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 62 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The file for staff person #2 is lacking 2 written non-family reference letters.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
Observed disinfectant spray labeled 'keep out of reach of children' accessible to children in an unlocked closet in the bathroom in the Darone building.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
Staff persons #5, qualified as an aide, and #1 were observed caring for a group of 16 children including 13 preschool aged children and 3 school aged children. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training Topics. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children and not supervised by at a minimum an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
The files for staff persons #3 and #4 contain current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training as evidenced by trainings dated 5/31/2025 and 6/1/2026
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
Staff persons #5 and #1 were observed caring for a group of 16 children including 13 preschool aged children and 3 school aged children. Staff person #5 is qualified as an aide and staff person #1 has not yet completed preservice trainings so cannot work unsupervised and is therefore not qualified to supervise an aide.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
Observed in the Darone building by the lunch tables an open trash can without a lid. In the trash can were plates, cups and napkins from lunch that were contaminated by human secretions.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
Observed in the Learning Lodge an approximately 2-inch sized hole in the blue wall near the corner of the shelf. Observed on the playground peeling paint and splintering wood on the side of the storage shed and on the playground side of the Darone building. Observed in the outdoor girl's bathroom black dirt or mold behind the toilets and spider webs around the floor corners and ceiling.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2026
- Violation
The bathroom in the Darone building and the outdoor girl's bathroom have trash containers that are lacking lids.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
Observed in the Learning Lodge a bin of magna-tiles with chipped plastic corners exposing the interior magnets.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Observed on the playground a picnic table top with a protruding bolt.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2026
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 contains current PFA/PCPR certification that was completed after the previous certification was expired as evidenced by the certifications on file dated 12/2/2022 and 3/12/2025.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #2 contains current NSOR verification that was received after the previous NSOR verification was expired evidenced by the dates of the NSOR verifications in the file are dated 11/19/2019 and 5/2/2025.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed in the Darone child care space several plants on shelves accessible to children. Included were Peace Lilies, Dieffenbachia sequine and pothos, all toxic to humans.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
Observed the restrooms by the camp playground were lacking handwashing signs by each toilet and sink,
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #2 has not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent training on file is dated 1/25/23.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for staff person #1 had documentation of completing the pre-service trainings Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 5/31/23 and Health and Safety on 11/6/23 but were not within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results within 45 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #1, who was hired provisionally, had NSOR clearance results dated 5/9/24 that was after their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff person #4, the Director of the facility, was hired provisionally. The file for staff person #4 had NSOR clearance results dated 9/26/23 that was after their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- 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 file for child #1, who is a preschool child, did not include documentation of a health report conducted within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file for is dated 3/28/23.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #2 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. The most recent documentation of a health assessment on file is dated 4/29/22.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
The facilities documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 11/27/23 to 12/22/23, 1/17/24 to 2/19/24, 2/19/24 to 3/21/24, and 4/17/24 to 5/20/24.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
The files for staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to have emergency plan training dated more than one year apart: 1/7/22 and 4/28/23.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the FBI clearance results are submitted and verified.
The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of the PA Criminal History and PA Child Abuse Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL. PA Criminal History: 3.26.18 and 4.14.23. PA Child Abuse: 4.2.18 and 4.26.23. The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of certificate of Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification on file required under CPSL: 3.2.18 and 4.17.23. The file for staff person #2 does not have current FBI clearance results required under CPSL. The most current FBI clearance results on file is dated 3.22.18. Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the FBI clearance results are submitted and verified.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
A handwashing sign was not posted above the bathroom toilet in the Darone building.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
The waste receptacle in the bathroom inside the Darone building was observed to not have a lid to the receptacle.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- 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 a conspicuously location in the Darone building.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
The files for staff persons #1 and #5 were observed to have documentation of health assessments that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #1 are dated 9.24.19 and 4.28.23. Staff person #5 has health assessments dated 9.29.20 and 1.4.23.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
The facility did not conduct or have documentation on file of fire drills being conducted from 4/22/22 to 1/30/23.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
The facility did not conduct or have documentation of testing the fire detection system 4/22/22 to 1/30/23.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 for Facility Person #1, a Lifeguard, who has been employed for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
The file for Facility Person #1, a Lifeguard, did not include an initial health assessment and TB screening.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
The six-hour Health and Safety Basics Certificate in the files for Staff Person #1 and #8 was dated prior to September 30, 2016. Staff Persons #1 and #8 were providing care for children unsupervised during the renewal inspection.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2022
- Violation
The most recent emergency plan trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings: 8/30/20-1/7/22.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Violation
The pediatric first aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #2 expired on 4/19/21.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2022
- Violation
The first fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted on 2/8/22, which was more than one year after the staff person's first day working in child care. The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #5, #6 and #7 exceeded 12 months between trainings. Staff Person #5: 9/18/20-2/8/22. Staff Person #6: 9/16/20-2/8/22. Staff Person #7: 1/29/19-2/8/22.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The six-hour Health and Safety Basics certificate in the files for Staff Person #6 and #7 was conducted prior to September 30, 2016.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2022
- Violation
The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #6 was dated 10/7/21, which was after the July 2020 deadline for staff hired prior to September, 2019.
Corrected by May 6, 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 first written evaluation for Staff Person #3 was conducted on 11/28/21, which was more than one year after the staff person's first day working with children.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Violation
The seal of the childproof lock for the cabinet under the sink in the Rec Room Bathroom was loose, which made cleaning products accessible to children in care.
Corrected by May 5, 2022
- Violation
Observed flaking rust on the entrance/exit doors in the Apache Building. Observed broken framework at the bottoms of the doors in the Darone Building. Observed a broken ceiling tile in the restroom of the Darone Building.
Corrected by Jun 5, 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.
Observed flaking paint on both sides of the entry/exit decks for the Apache Building.
Corrected by Jun 5, 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 health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected by May 5, 2022
- Violation
The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #3 did not contain documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2022
- Violation
The fire drill/fire system check log documented two times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 12/15/21-1/20/22 and 3/15/22-4/22/22.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- 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 files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #7 did not include 12 hours of child care training for the year 12/19/20-12/19/21. Staff Person #1: 11 Hours. Staff Person #2: 0 Hours. Staff Person #7: 6 Hours.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2022
- Violation
The initial health report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Violation
On 4/12/22, Child Care was being provided in Harrington Hall, which has not been measured and approved as child care space for the facility.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
- Violation
The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
- Violation
The files for facility persons #1 and #2, serving as facility lifeguards, are lacking documentation of facility emergency plan training.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
- Violation
The file for facility person #2, serving as a facility lifeguard, start date in a child care position 6/21/2021, contains an NSOR request dated 7/13/2021 which was not at the time of initial employment, and contains a criminal history clearance that was obtained for the purpose of volunteer and expired 2/20/20201, and contains a child abuse clearance that was obtained for the purpose of volunteer and expired 2/20/2021 and contains an FBI clearance that expired 2/29/2021.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
- Violation
The files for facility persons #1 and #2, serving as facility lifeguards, are lacking health assessments and results of TB tests.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 28, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #2 is lacking 2 written non-family reference letters.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 7, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 contains current PFA/PCPR certification that was completed after the previous certification was expired as evidenced by the certifi…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 15, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #2 has not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent training on file is dated 1/25/23.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error