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Lower Bucks Ymca Newtown Branch Sycamore
190 S Sycamore St, Newtown PA 18940 · License #CER-00251187 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (267) 759-6665
- Website
- ymcabhc.org
- Address
- 190 S Sycamore St, Newtown PA 18940 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 95 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Samantha was the lead teacher of Ella's young toddler class at the Newtown branch of the River Crossing YMCA. Her classroom assistant reported and it was observed on security camera that Samantha physically redirected Ella to stand in front of her by pulling her by her arm from behind Samantha who was sitting in a chair at the time to in front of her and then physically sat Ella down onto the floor in front of her Samantha was brought into the office after the incident was reviewed on camera and told that her actions did not meet the standard of care.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
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.
On 1/9/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that chipped paint on walls.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
On 1/9/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that two high chairs were missing T-straps.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
- Violation
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.
At the time of the inspection there were multiple areas of leaking pipes observed. The bathroom next to main entrance appeared to have been flooded as well as the Bathroom in the older toddler room. The ceiling tiles in the hallway were water stained and appeared to have evidence of mold.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 5, having served the facility over as lacking in the proof of having completed the required health and safety training. The record of staff person # 2 and #6 , having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of having completed the required first aid training.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking in the verification of education to qualify them for the position they have been identified and observed performing at the facility. At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons # 1 and #2 were lacking in the verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified and observed performing.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
At the time of the inspection the 1 year old room did not have a first aid kit and the first aid kit in the pre k room was lacking in tweezers
Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
- Violation
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.
At the time of the inspection the ceiling in the infant room had tiles with water damage which were corroded.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At the time of the inspection the bathroom adjacent to the main entrance had an unlidded trash can inside of it.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in the required two nonfamily reference letters: #3, #4, #5
Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.51/3270.113(a) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.51/3270.113(a) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.51/3270.113(a) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
At the time of the inspection staff person #2 did leave the pre k classroom with one child to go to the bathroom, leaving staff person #1 with a ratio of 1:12 with Preschool aged children.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have the current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not have the required FBI clearance.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record's of staff persons #1 #2, #3 and #4 did not have the required verification of experience to quality them for the position they had been identified to serve the facility as.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
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).
During the onset of the inspection the staff person who did answer the door for the certification representative did leave the other staff person in the child care space with 5 children including one infant.
Corrected by Jul 26, 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.
At the time of the inspection the records of children #1 and #2 (both preschool aged) did not have current health assessments; Child #1's last health assessment on file was dated 12/2/20 and for child #2 the date on their health assessment was 2/16/21
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 20, 2026 inspection noted: “Samantha was the lead teacher of Ella's young toddler class at the Newtown branch of the River Crossing YMCA. Her classroom assistant reported and it was observ…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 9, 2024 inspection noted: “On 1/9/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that chipped paint on walls.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 1, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection there were multiple areas of leaking pipes observed. The bathroom next to main entrance appeared to have been flooded as well as…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error