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Loyalsock Child Care Center
1601 Randall Cir, Williamsport PA 17701 · License #CER-00242660 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (570) 326-3108
- deel@rvrymca.org
- Website
- williamsportymca.org
- Address
- 1601 Randall Cir, Williamsport PA 17701 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 123 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection, the temperature was 50° in the Preschool Room refrigerator.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 2/10/25 which was more than the required 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 9/14/22.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the inspection, the hot water temperature was 125° F in the Infant Room.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the inspection, the smoke detectors were not functional/audible in the Infant Room and Older Toddler Room.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.
During a weekly review of name-to-face documentation, it was observed and later confirmed with the director that none of the classroom teachers took their children outdoors from 12/9/24 through 12/16/24.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2024
- Violation
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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 and Staff #2 returned to the classroom, with their group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least three minutes. Child #1 was found walking around on the playground by Staff #3 who returned the child to the classroom.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2024
- Violation
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. 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 three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 and Staff #2 returned to the classroom, with their group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least three minutes. Child #1 was found walking around on the playground by Staff #3 who returned the child to the classroom.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training through the ELRC regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 and Staff #2 returned to the classroom, with their group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least three minutes. Child #1 was found walking around on the playground by Staff #3 who returned the child to the classroom.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 and Staff #2 returned to the classroom, with their group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least three minutes. Child #1 was found walking around on the playground by Staff #3 who returned the child to the classroom.
Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
- Violation
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 the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were on the playground, providing childcare to 10 children, and did not have a first-aid kit.
Corrected by Jul 10, 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.
During the renewal inspection, a missing strip and gap were observed on the baseboard corner in the older toddler room.
Corrected by Jul 22, 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 the renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed under the window and near the door in the older toddler classroom.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection, a cracked section of the Little Tykes tree house was observed as a potential pinch point, on the toddler playground.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
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, the file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained an emergency contact form, developed by the operator, that did not include the address of the individuals to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection, a fire detection device was not present in the school age classroom.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
- Violation
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 the renewal inspection, the operator had not provided parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection, a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Aug 16, 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.
1. Observed damaged wood to be present on the school bus climber located in the outdoor play space. 2. Observed splintering wood to be present on the door leading to the infant room.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- 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 chipping paint to be present on a red metal door located in the SACC room/gymnasium of the facility.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
Due to weeds and plants growing throughout the mulch, in the preschool playground, preventing the mulch from being loose fill.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Children's files were reviewed, child #2 did not have parental signature for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
- 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.
Children's files were reviewed, child #1 needed an updated health assessment.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.
Acting director was not on site. A staff member was not designated the responsibility of compliance of the director duties.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
Staff files were reviewed, staff members #1 through #10 do not have current emergency plan training.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Staff files were reviewed, staff members #1 through #4 do not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
Staff files were reviewed, staff members #1, #2, and #6 did not have current fire-safety training.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
Staff files were reviewed, staff members #1 and #2 do not have Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- 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.
Observed the downspout, located within the preschool outdoor play space, to be broken with sharp edges present.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- 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.
Observed splintering wood to be present on the small wooden platform located within the preschool outdoor play space.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- 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.
Due to water damage the floor in the infant room was in disrepair with the tiles pulling up from the floor.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- 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.
Observed and entire receptacle to be missing from the wall in the young toddler room.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
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.
Observed the container used to store play equipment, in the toddler playground, to be cracked with sharp edges present.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
Observed the mounted outdoor play equipment not to be installed over a sufficient amount of loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
Due to weeds and plants growing throughout the mulch, in the preschool playground, preventing the mulch from being loose fill.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Children's files were reviewed, child #1 and #2 did not have updated health assessments and immunizations on file.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
Staff files were reviewed, staff member #9 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
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.
Children's files were reviewed, child #1 and #2 did not have updated fee agreements on file.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
There were Emergency contact forms for children missing in the infant and young toddler rooms.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2021
- 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.
Children's records were reviewed, Child #2 did not have a current health assessment on file. The last health assessment was dated 2019.
Corrected by Jul 23, 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.
Children's records were reviewed, Child #1 did not a complete review of immunizations and did not have any medical documentation regarding the immunization status.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2021
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
Observed an infant to be sleeping in a bouncy chair in the infant room.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of facility person #1, hired 05/05/21, does not contain completed criminal history information required under the CPSL.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- 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.
1. Observed the molding to be pulling loose near the left hand side of the entrance to the SACC area. 2. Observed the blind to be in disrepair and pulling loose from the walls in the older toddler room. 3. Observed the arm on the adult rocking chair in the younger toddler room to be loose creating a pinch point.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
- 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 damaged paint to be present in the following areas, the entrance of the SACC room, the lefty hand side of the hallway near the sleeping cots and 2 walls in the preschool room.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Observed the back exit from the SACC room to be cluttered with equipment. There was not a clear path in/out of the area.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Children's records were reviewed, Child #2 did not have a signed parental agreement on file.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
Staff files were reviewed, staff person #2 did not have a current health assessment in file.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed 2 lunches brought from home, that required refrigeration, to be in children's cubbies in the SACC room.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2021
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Child received a sunburn as a result of staff not applying sunblock prior to taking the child outdoors.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2021
- Violation
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. Children must be supervised at all times.
Staff was unaware how a 1 year old child received a scratch on their forehead.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
Substitute Staff did not check or change a diaper that needed changed.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
The parent did not receive a written incident report when their one year old child had a scratch on their forehead.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 14, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, the temperature was 50° in the Preschool Room refrigerator.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 7, 2025 inspection noted: “During the inspection, the hot water temperature was 125° F in the Infant Room.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 20, 2024 inspection noted: “During a weekly review of name-to-face documentation, it was observed and later confirmed with the director that none of the classroom teachers took their child…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error