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Home › PA › Lock Haven › Lock Haven Ymca Child Care Services
145 E Water St, Lock Haven PA 17745 · License #CER-00244210 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 2-13-26 it was discovered that Staff#1 inappropriately disciplined children by mimicking biting a child who bit another child by placing their forearm in her mouth, and by pulling a child from their cot. This also resulted with the child bumping their head.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
In the Toddler room, 11 older and younger toddlers were observed to be in care. One staff listed 5 young toddlers in their primary care group. The second staff listed 6 children in the primary care group that contained a mix of older and younger toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the PreK room, a push pin/thumb tack was observed to be holding up a purple poster on the wall that was accessible to children in the class.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(c)(4) · An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if a representative of the training institution certifies in writing that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum.
Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not have a letter certifying that the staff persons have completed the required classroom training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
Staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/5/20 and updated on 3/7/25, which is greater than 60 months. Clearance is currently up to date and on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the toddler 2 room, hand sanitizer was observed to be sitting on a desk, accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
In the Toddler 1 room, cobwebs and dust were observed on the window sills. In the Toddler 2 room window blinds and window sills were observed to be dirty/dusty. In the Toddler 3/Young Preschool room, window sills were observed to be dirty/dusty. In the PreK room, window sills were observed to be dusty/dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the Toddler 1 room, the gray, play kitchen set was observed to be dirty/dusty. In the PreK room, a helicopter bench was observed to be dirty/dusty.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address for the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
In the toddler 1 room a staff was observed to change a child's diaper and the staff did not wash the child's hands after completing the diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
In the toddler 1 room a staff was observed to change a child's diaper and the staff did not wash their own hands after completing the diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
There was no posting indicating pick up and drop off procedures for the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
During a visit, the outstanding inspection summary was observed to be missing in a conspicuous area. Upon discussion with the director, director reported that the outstanding inspection summary was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Staff #1 and #2 did a headcount in the class before leaving for an excursion. After the headcount, a child hid from the teachers as the class exited the room. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of seven days after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
in the PreK counts room, staff #1 left a child unsupervised, sleeping, for approximately 1 hour.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff #1 and #2 were observed to hold down a child on the ground.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Staff #1 and #2 were observed yelling at children in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Staff #1 was heard yelling and screaming at a classroom of older toddlers for approximately 15 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the Infant 2 room an outlet cover was observed to be detached from the wall, which exposed an electrical box accessible to children. Corrected on site by facility maintenance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the PreK room cleaning materials, hand sanitizer, and sunscreens were observed on the top of cubbies that were accessible to children. Corrected on site by removing the items.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the child's insurance policy information.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing complete addresses for persons to whom the child can be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/10/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Staff #1 was observed withholding comfort items from child #1 during nap time. The items were approved for use during naptime for child #1. Staff #1 was also observed holding children down after they woke up from nap time if the scheduled napping period was not over.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff #1 was observed holding children down during nap time if they were not sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During nap time, staff #1 was observed sitting in the classroom with headphones on looking at their phone while children were in care.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff #1 was observed holding a child down during nap time because the child was not falling asleep.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff files were reviewed, staff member #1, and #2 did not complete professional development training within 90 of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed protective outlet covers to be missing from power strips in both the I2 and T2 rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed the vents in the bathrooms to have rusted, pitted paint present.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Children's files were reviewed, child #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed an expired Epi-Pen for child #1 to be present in the K-room,
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff files were reviewed, the file for staff person #! did not contain 1st aid/CPR training given by an approved trainer using and approved course.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
The bleach mixture was made incorrectly in the infant room. The mixture was too strong due to the bleach being a concentrate.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Mold was present in the older infant room under a porous mat that had been sanitized multiple times and had not dried completely which resulted in the mold forming under the mat.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
Observed a toxic in the closet to be leaking down over cups and into a toy bin containing toys.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed a small hole near the floor on the interior wall to have a small hole present.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed the first toilet in the SACC bathroom to be leaking.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
Staff files were reviewed, Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 do not have a current first-aid training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.