Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem
Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem is a certified child care center in Chambersburg, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 37 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (13 of 37). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed staff file #1 contained an FBI fingerprint clearance which is more than 60 months old (10/29/20). Observed staff file #4 contained an FBI fingerprint clearance which is dated after staff #4 first day working with children and the file did not contain an FBI fingerprint submitted receipt.
Observed triple antibiotic cream and burn cream in the transportation first aid kit which was not labeled with the name for whom the medication is intended.
Observed staff file #3 contained an updated health assessment which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #2, contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #2 began providing initial service in the childcare setting.
Observed the documented fire drill log did not have any fire drills documented from the period of 11/1/24-6/6/25. The documented fire drill log also showed the fire drill conducted on 8/29/25 was conducted more than 60 days after the previously completed drill on 6/6/25.
Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days did not contain an initial health assessment.
Observed staff file #4, did not contain documentation of an applicable associates degree with approved credits and did not contain documentation of 4 years of experience with children.
Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children (2500 hours).
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Observed staff files #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training completed within the previously completed anniversary year.
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Observed staff file #2, contained a NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 45 days after staff #2 first day working in a child care position.
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 #3 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Observed staff file #1, contained 7 of the required 12 annual clock hours of child care training.
The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of completing fire safety training annually due to the fact the most recent training was completed 5-21-22.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4-17-18.
The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the child's arrival time.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's complete work address.
The files of child #1 lacked emergency contact forms with the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation; or "NA" if not applicable.
The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The files of children #2, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.
The file of staff #2 lacked a current mandate reporter training due to the fact the only one on file was dated 4-17-18.
Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person was observed to be working alone with children on 11-7-23 from 3:30 pm to 4:00pm.
The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training due to the fact there were 8 hours documented.
The files of staff #1 and #2 had late staff health assessments due to the fact the ones dated for staff #1 were 2-5-20 and 3-4-22; the ones dated for staff #2 were 1-24-18 and 11-17-22.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's work address.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in 2021 due to the fact there were only 10 hours on file.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training due to the fact the one on file was expired: Pediatric First Aide and CPR.
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020. Staff #1 had a start date of 8/13/18 with a NSOR dated 11/23/20.
The operator did not provide training regarding the emergency plan to Staff #1 when it was updated on 12/30/20. The update on 12/30/20 addressed shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 2/3/21.
On 11/10/21 observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 2 to 5 inches of mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of mulch as protective surface covering.
As of 12/19/20, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Staff indicated that they worked on updating the emergency plan over the course of several days and then sent the updated emergency plan to the county emergency management agency on 12/30/20.
Staff #1 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of start. Staff #1 had a start date of 8/13/18 with documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 12/26/18.
The file of Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
Staff #1, who was hired prior to the implementation of the new regulations, did not complete health and safety training under subsection (f) within 180 days of the new regulations being implemented.
“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
Common questions
Has Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 Nov 5, 2025 (background checks): “Observed staff file #1 contained an FBI fingerprint clearance which is more than 60 months old (10/29/20). Observed staff file #4 contained an FBI fingerprint clearance which is dated after staff #4 first day working…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem 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 New Franklin Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 10, 2019. 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 New Franklin Elem compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?
It is #9 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem last inspected?
Nov 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem 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 New Franklin Elem?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chambersburg Memorial YMCA.
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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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