Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center

3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 it was noted that the facility supervision policy was not being provided to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2026

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. TIERED LIS: 1. An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. The provider shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan shall be completed by. 2. The director and persons responsible for maintaining child files shall view the DHS Vodcast regarding children's file with the Certification Representative. The director and persons responsible for maintaining child files keeping will contact the Certification Representative to schedule an appointment to view a DHS Vodcast regarding children's files. The provider shall provide a date for when this viewing of the Vodcast with the Certification Representative shall be completed by.

During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Child 1 did not have any fee agreements in their file. Cert rep observed Child 1 receiving care at the facility on 4/27/26. See LIS code sheet for date of admission.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

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3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Child 2's fee agreement did not specify the fee amount. Also Child 3's fee agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure time.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Children 2 and 3's fee agreement and child record did not specify the child's date of admission. Child 1 did not have a fee agreement and Child 1's child record did not specify the child's date of admission. The operator was able to determine what Child 1's date of admission was. See LIS code sheet for Child 1's date of admission. The operator did not know Children 2 and 3's date of admission but reported the date would be sometime in the beginning of the school year in August of 2025.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the release person addresses and phone numbers for all listed release persons.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During a renewal inspection on 4/26/27 Child 1's emergency contact form was most recently reviewed by the parents on 8/26/25 and Child 2's fee agreement was most recently reviewed by the parent on 7/29/25.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 it was reported that information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not provided to parents of enrolled children.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

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3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 4/27/26 Children 1 and 3 had initial health reports dated 2/4/26, and 2/9/26 respectively. This is more than 60 day after Child 1's date of admission. See LIS code sheet for Child 1's date of admission. The operator did not know Children 3's date of admission but reported the date would be more than 60 days before the date of Child 3's initial health report.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Announcement C-24-02: The Handling, Storage, and Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Biological Contaminants states that all DHS certified child care programs providing care exclusively to school-age children shall ensure the following: 1. Cleaning and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 2. Cleaning and other toxic materials are stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. 3. Cleaning and other toxic materials are stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces 4. Cleaning and other toxic materials are used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. 5. Trash is removed from the facility at least once per day, and from the facility grounds at least once per week. 6. Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement is contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed disinfecting wipes, labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet in the child care space(Cafeteria). Cert rep also observed a used straw being placed in an opened trash can. The straw was contaminated by human secretions as Cert rep observed the straw had been in a child's mouth.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 the facility's letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan procedures did not address accommodations that would be made for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Staff 3's most recent fire safety training was dated 10/29/24, which is more than 12 months ago.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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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. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).Staff 2 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at any facility owned by the legal entity until a disclosure statement is signed, dated and witnessed. Staff 3 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at any facility owned by the legal entity until a valid DHS FBI clearance is obtained and on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a checklist for staff and facility persons files that addresses all necessary staff and facility persons file paperwork and time frames for renewals of paperwork as appropriate. The staff and facility persons file paperwork that must be addressed in this checklist includes but is not limited to PA clearances, Out of State clearances and trainings as required by the CPSL and all documents required for staff and facility persons to be hired. The checklist must be submitted to the Regional Office for approval. Once approved this checklist shall be used by the person responsible for hiring and maintaining facility persons records. The provider shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan shall be completed.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 the following violations of the CPSL were noted: Staff 2's NSOR Certificate was dated 11/5/25 which is after their first day with children.(See LIS code sheet for first day with children.) Staff 2 was provisionally hired and did not have a signed, dated and witnessed disclosure statement on file. Staff 2 was observed to be providing care. Staff 3's PSP, Child Abuse and FBI clearances were dated more than 60 months between clearance dates. This is evidenced by clearances dated as follows: PSP(1/7/2020, & 11/13/25), Child Abuse (2/7/2020 & 11/20/25), and DHS FBI (most recent 2/3/2020). It was reported that Staff 3 served as staff at this facility and other facility's owned by the legal entity between 1/7/2025 and this date.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2026

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3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Staff 1 had an associate's degree and bachelor's degree on file, however neither noted a field of study to determine if the degrees were in education or Human Services, and there was no documentation available in the file supported that Staff 1 completed at least 30 credit hours of education or human services credits. Staff 1's file also did not include verified experience with children. Staff 1 has been working as director.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 cert rep arrived in the childcare space at 7:03 AM and observed one facility person present with 2 young school aged children. The first facility person reported the children were in their sole care since 7:02AM when the second child arrived. It was reported the second facility person was not yet there but was on the way. The second facility person arrived at the facility at 7:46 AM.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule and emergency medical transportation plan was not posted in the child care space.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Staff 1 had an initial staff health assessment dated 7/2/25, and TB test dated 7/21/25, which are after Staff 1's first day with children(See LIS code sheet for first day with children).

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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3270.25(a)/3270.171(c) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 12/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility's certificate of compliance and the notification of facility's safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the facility emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the facility emergency plan did not address the methods for the facility persons to contact parents about an emergency and the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Staff 1 obtained their NSOR certificate on 3/6/24 which is beyond their 45 days provisional hire window(See LIS code sheet for date of hire). It was reported Staff 1 continued to work in a childcare role after the 45 day provisional hire window ended.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the most recent annual traffic letter was sent on 3/1/24 which is more than 12 months ago.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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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. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must update their current supervision policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom, children's transition from being in care to returning parents, and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep observed staff were not physically present with all of the children in their assigned group during this incident: Staff 2 left the PlaySpace to walk inside the facility to take a child to their parent. The child leaving was assigned to Staff 1's supervision group. Staff 1 remained in the playspace, when that child went into the facility. When Staff 2 went into the facility, Staff 2 had three children in their assigned group who remained in the PlaySpace without their assigned staff. Other staff were present in the play space; however, these children were not assigned to those staff's supervision groups.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

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3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing the facility's general daily schedule and supervision policies to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's file and fee agreement did not specify the Child's date of admission.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted that the following consecutive Fire drills had the same hypothetical location of fire (Cafeteria): 4/11/24, 5/13/24, 8/28/24, 9/30/24, 10/28/24, 11/24/24, 12/13/24, 1/21/25, 2/26/25, 3/13/25, 4/10/25.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25 Cert rep noted the operator was not providing information on how to access the 3270 Childcare regulations electronically to the parents of enrolled children.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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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 completed disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

On 4/10/2024, the disclosure statement on file for staff #1 was not signed by a witness. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

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3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

On 4/10/2024, the health assessment on file for staff #1 did not have the box checked on the staff health assessment form to indicate an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and also did not have the box check include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

On 4/18/2023, the initial health report on file for Child #1 was dated 3/6/2023. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected by Mar 6, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete a DHS approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire and then at least once every 60 months thereafter.

Staff #1 completed the mandated reporter training on 4/18/2021. The previous mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 was dated 2/15/2016.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2021

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