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Ymca Day Care
631 WASHINGTON ST, Reading PA 19601 · License #CER-00251053 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 378-4775
- Website
- www.ymca-berkscounty.org
- Address
- 631 WASHINGTON ST, Reading PA 19601 · 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 215 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
On 4/13/26 an unannounced inspection occurred. A physical site and review of staff files conducted. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file indicated the need for this staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances. The CPSL requires staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances prior to working in a child care role at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the emergency plan training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #7: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 6/10/2024 and 7/1/2025. Staff person #14: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 2/20/2024 and 9/23/2025.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/28/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the fire safety training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #6: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 8/2/2024 and 9/26/2025. Staff person #8: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 12/12/2023 and 1/3/2025. Staff person #11: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 1/14/2024 and 10/13/2025.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1: File for staff person #1 did not contain NSOR verification and had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 8/28/2025, which is not acceptable. See LIS code sheet for date of hire. Staff person #3: Verification sheets on file for staff person #3 indicate that they have resided in Florida within the past 5 years and out-of-state clearances were not on file. Staff person #12: PSP clearances on file dated 9/13/2020 and 10/21/2025, which is past 60 months. Staff person #13: NSOR verifications on file dated 11/4/2020 and 11/5/2025, which is past 60 months;
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for staff person #4 contains a bachelor's degree; however, the degree does not list what it was for. There are no transcripts on file. Staff person #4 is listed as a group supervisor.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the Pre-K 3 room. Outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, an unlabeled bottle containing cleaning agent was observed in the Pre-K 4 room.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, there was not a first-aid kit in SA - 3rd Floor Room 4.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the older toddler room. Additionally, a hole in the wall was observed in the school-age room.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Fee agreements for child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, and child #8 were not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Ounce Scale (child service report) dated 5/26/2025 on file for child #3 was not signed by the child's parent/guardian.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not contain mother's work telephone number.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. At that time, immunization summary on file for child #1 received 2 of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, 1 of 3 does of the Rotavirus, DTaP, Pneumococcal, and HIB vaccines, and 1 of 2 doses of the IPV vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler. See LIS code sheet for DOB.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff in both the infant and older toddler rooms were observed to diaper a child and not wash their own or the child's hands afterwards.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The following staff health assessments were not updated within 24 months. Staff person #5: Health assessments on file are dated 6/7/2023 and 7/30/2025. Staff person #9: Health assessments on file are dated 6/28/2023 and 7/15/2025. Staff person #10: Health assessments on file are dated 9/15/2023 and 10/29/2025. Staff person #11: Health assessments on file are dated 3/14/2023 and 10/15/2025. Staff person #13: Health assessments on file are dated 11/29/2022 and 10/16/2025.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for staff person #3 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #5 Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
A swim inspection was conducted on 7/18/2025. At that time, an emergency contact form for child #4 was not present in the pool area while this child was swimming.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
A swim inspection was conducted on 7/18/2025. At that time, emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #2: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #3: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection, last FBI clearance on file for staff person #7 is dated 3/1/2019, which is past 60 months.
Corrected by Dec 6, 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.
During renewal inspection conducted on 11/20/2024, peeling paint was observed in Room 2 (second floor) on the back wall.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, shelves in the refrigerator in Room 2 were observed to be dirty.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 4 (third floor).
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Release person's address. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #4: Father's home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Mother's work address.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, it was observed that a young toddler's hands were not washed with soap and water after being diapered.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following staff health assessments were not completed within 24 months: Staff person #1: Most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/31/2022. Staff person #2: Health assessments on file are dated 8/3/2021 and 10/5/2023. Staff person #3: Health assessments on file are dated 7/30/2021 and 10/5/2023. Staff person #5: Health assessments on file are dated 8/15/2022 and 11/5/2024. Staff person #6: Most recent health assessment on file is dated 7/20/2022.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted on 11/20/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #4 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or a statement that this person is able to provide adequate care to children.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, director's photo identification expired on 8/15/2024.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, initial health assessment was not on file for child #1. Child #1 has been attending for over 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
Complaint investigation conducted on 8/8/2024 verified that child #1 sustained a concussion after getting hit in the head with a bathroom stall door while on a field trip. Staff #1 was aware that the incident occurred and did not notify parent or complete an incident report.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring, there were 17 preschool-aged children in Classroom 3. When asked to identify individual groups, staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified the same child as being in their individual group. It was discovered that another child was not included in either group. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify their individual groups prior to rep leaving the classroom.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring, staff person #4 and staff person #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised together. Staff person #4 and staff person #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring, staff person #3 and staff person #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring, there were 17 preschool-aged children in Classroom 3. When asked to identify individual groups, staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified the same child as being in their individual group. It was discovered that another child was not included in either group. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify their individual groups prior to rep leaving the classroom.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring, an infant was asleep in a bouncer seat with a blanket over their head.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring, an infant was asleep in a bouncer seat with a blanket over their head.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 3/21/24, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm resulting in a fractured elbow.
Corrected by May 24, 2024
- Violation
On 3/21/24, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm resulting in a fractured elbow.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no documentation of an emergency drill in past 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and 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 Dec 6, 2023
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no documentation of emergency plan training in the previous year for staff #2, #3, and #4. Staff #6 did not have emergency plan training.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, a letter had not been provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no NSOR for facility person #6 (see code sheet for start date).
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- 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.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no written evaluation for staff #3 in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, Child #1 had 3 of 4 recommended doses of DTAP, 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A, no MMR, no Varicella, and no influenza. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was 12/8/21; for child #3 it was 1/7/21. There were no exemption letters on file. Child #1, #2, and #3 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the health assessment of staff #5 did not include the doctor's statement of an exam for communicable disease or the staff person's suitability to provide care to children.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
Child #1, #3, #4 and #5 are missing the third Hib vaccine. Child #2 is missing the fourth DTaP vaccine. Child #6 is missing the second Hep B vaccine. There are no exemption letters on file for these missing vaccines. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
- 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.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent written evaluation for staff #1 was dated 8/18/21.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the agreement did not specify the fee amount for child #1.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, neither the agreement nor the emergency contact for child #5 included the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the emergency contact information for child #5 did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent update to the emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #3 was 5/3/22.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
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.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent health assessment on file for child #6 was dated 9/29/21.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the Albuterol in the classroom for child #4 expired 4/2022.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, there was only 1 written, nonfamily reference on file for staff #2.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #1, hired 8/30/21, did not have a disclosure statement on file.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- Violation
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #6 was identified as a Group Supervisor but did not have documentation on file to verify qualifying for the position.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, a ceiling tile in the girl's bathroom in the basement had a hole in it.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or exemption letter for child #1. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was dated 11/26/19.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
- Violation
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, there was only one reference on file for staff #2.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2021
- Violation
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection the required health and safety training for staff #3, #4, and #5 was completed on 9/29/16, 9/7/16 and 9/9/16 respectively. All prior to 9/30/16 and no longer acceptable to satisfy the requirement.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the local municipality or the county.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 1, 2026 inspection noted: “On 4/13/26 an unannounced inspection occurred. A physical site and review of staff files conducted. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the time of t…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 18, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the emergency plan training in the follow…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 18, 2025 inspection noted: “A swim inspection was conducted on 7/18/2025. At that time, an emergency contact form for child #4 was not present in the pool area while this child was swimmi…” — what has changed since then?
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