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Chambersburg Memorial YMCA

570 E McKinley St, Chambersburg, PA 17201 · Franklin County
Keystone STAR 1

Chambersburg Memorial YMCA is a certified child care center in Chambersburg, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 32 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 32). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #6 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #6 of 18 centers in Chambersburg
1 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Feb 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Health & medication 7
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The facility's gym was observed to have a torn pad on the wall that had been repaired with tape, and the tape was peeling off.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “We have place more tape on the padding to cover the hole.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack a health repot that was obtained every 24 months. This was evidenced by health reports dated 12/2/21 and 11/29/24 a period of 3 years present in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “We currently have an updated health assessment.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #3 was observed to lack an initial health report that was obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance. This was evidenced by no health report present in the file, a period of 176 days since the first day of attendance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “We have asked the parent to get an updated health assessment by March 20th, or the child will be removed from the program.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “We have gotten the release person for child # 2 listed on the agreement.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #3 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “We have had the parent fill out the health information on the emergency sheet.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The files for children #1, #2, and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that lacked information on the child's disability, if any.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “We have gotten the parents to fill out the disabilities for each of these students.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “We have gotten the parent to fill in the release person address on Child # 2 emergency sheet.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility was observed to be providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child. However, this letter failed to include information regarding the facility's plans for evacuation and accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “We have added accommodations for children with disabilities with chronic medical conditions to our parent handbook.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The facility was observed to have a container of Quartz 5 cleaner/sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on the sink counter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “The Quart 5 cleaner has been put out of reach of the children.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The facility was observed to have yellow vinyl and foam couching in the treehouse that the vinyl was cracked and split open in various corners and seams.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “We have thrown the couches away.”
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Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The file for child #2 was observed to lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Child # 2 has immunizations in his file.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The facility's fire drill testing log was observed to document that testing had not occurred at least once every thirty days. This was evidenced by a written record of a test on 07/09/24 and again on 08/09/24 a span of 31 days, and a test on 08/09/24 and again on 09/12/24 a span of 33 days and a test on 09/12/24 and again on 10/14/24 a span of 32 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “A fire test has been done.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The files for children #2 and #4 were observed to lack an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility as evidenced by no health report present in their files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “He are collecting a current health assessment for child #2 and child #4”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The files for children #1 and #4 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “The payment amount have been added for Child #1 and # 4”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The file for child #4 was observed to contain an agreement that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “The Payment date is check off on the agreement now.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The files for child #1 was observed to contain an agreement that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Child disenrolled from the program.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for children #3 and #4 were observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “We have asked the parent of Child #3 and #4 to add their work numbers, but they do not have so they put a line through that spot.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The files for children #2 and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include health insurance policy numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “The Policy card was in the file for child #2 and Child # 4, however I had the parent write it on the emergency sheet.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The files for children #2, #3, and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Specifically, the emergency contact form for children #2 and #3 did not include the release person's phone number and the emergency contact form for children #3 and #4 did not include the address of the release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “We have gathered the release persons address and phones numbers for child #2, #3, and #4.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for Child #1 was observed to contain emergency contact and agreement forms that had not been updated once in a 6-month period as evidenced by only forms dated 08/2024 present in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Child #1 disenrolled, over site to pull his file.”
Core safety Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Observed staff file #2, who was rehired with all valid clearances, did not contain an updated and signed disclosure statement at the time of being rehired into a child care position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “We have got a new disclosure statement signed by the staff person #2”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low shelf in the children's entranceway. Observed disinfectant and cleaning materials accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the childcare room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “We have removed the hand sanitizer out of the space and cleared out the cleaning materials out from under the sink cabinet. Those materials are now in the maintenance closet that is kept locked.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #2, contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Staff person #1 has an updated health assessment in their file now. Staff person #2 have an appointment scheduled this month, once she has it we will submit it to you.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Observed child files #3 and #4 did not contain an initial health assessment, and both children have been in attendance at the facility for more than 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “We are working on getting the health assessment from the parents. Child #4 has an appoint schedule this month and Child #3 mom is trying to get a copy from the doctors. Once we receive these I will email them to you. If they are not received by March 29, the student will be removed from the program.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed child file #3 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “We have collect the health insurance information for child # 3.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Observed child files #2 and #3 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “We have collected release people address from child # 2 and Child # 3.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
Observed child file #1, did not contain documentation of the parental review of the financial agreement completed within the previous 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “We have had the parent review and sign the financial agreement.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a cabinet by the window with a damaged side exposing nails and creating a pinch point. Observed several of the cabinet hinges were loose keeping them from being able to close securely.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2023): “We will have our maintenance department secure the side of the cabinet to eliminate the pinch point. Our maintenance department also has ordered new hinges and some doors to to fix the cabinets. As soon as they come in they will replace them.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
Observed the health report for child file #1 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “We have given a child health addendum to the parent, who is getting it filled out by the doctor. If we do not have it by March 1, she will be unenrolled from the program until we would have it.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
Observed the facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted on the parent board by the entrance and exit to the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2023): “We have posted the correct certificate with the expiration date of 2023.”
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
The file for Staff Person #2 hired 9/17/21 was observed not to have valid Pediatric CPR and First Aide training after 90 days of start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2022): “We now have a correct Pediatric First Aide and CPR certificate in her file now.”
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff Person #1 was observed not to have 12 hours of annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “She is working on getting her training hours that qualify for DHS”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $22.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $22.80

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 96 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 10, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Chambersburg Memorial YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–8:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 263-8508
State certificate # CER-00255284
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Common questions

Has Chambersburg Memorial YMCA had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 21, 2024 (background checks): “Observed staff file #2, who was rehired with all valid clearances, did not contain an updated and signed disclosure statement at the time of being rehired into a child care position.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chambersburg Memorial YMCA?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chambersburg Memorial YMCA since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Chambersburg Memorial YMCA’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 10, 2020. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Chambersburg Memorial YMCA compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?

It is tied for #6 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chambersburg Memorial YMCA last inspected?

Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Chambersburg Memorial YMCA cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for young school-age, $40.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Chambersburg Memorial YMCA?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chambersburg Memorial YMCA.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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