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Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin Elem

3584 Wayne Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202 · Franklin County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#9 of 18 centers in Chambersburg
3 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
37 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 5, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 5, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 13
Records & paperwork 12
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Both staff have gotten their FBI clearance certificate and has been placed in their files.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “We have discarded the antibiotic cream and burn cream from the van while the inspector was there.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “We have gotten a health assessment and placed it in staff person 2 file and as well as gotten staff person 3 and placed it in his file.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “We have gotten back in a fire drill routine of one a month.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “We have collect a health assessment for child # 1, moving forward we will make sure to get a health assessment from each student within the first 60 days.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “We have collected a copy of staff person # 4 college transcript and documentation of hours.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children (2500 hours).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff person # 2 is collecting another letter of experience, and will hand it in.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Have collected health insurance policy number for child # 2.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Have collected the release person's complete address.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff person # 3 and # 5 are working on their training. I will submit the training certificates as soon as they are completed.”
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Core safety Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “We have collected the NSOR certificate and it is in the staff person #2 file.”
Citation Nov 13, 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 #3 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, Nov 20, 2024): “We have obtained a health assessment for staff person #1 and it is in her file. Staff person #3 has an appointment scheduled to get the health assessment.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “We have collected the street numbers for the release person address on the emergency sheet.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Observed staff file #1, contained 7 of the required 12 annual clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “Staff person # 1 is working on getting 5 more training hour for this year.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2023): “Staff #2 is working on completely the DHS Fire Safety Training online. Once she has it completed I will email it to you. If it is not done by 12/11, I will remove her from the schedule.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “Staff person #2 is completing the mandated reporter training and is supervised by staff who are current with mandated reporter training. She will have it done by 12/6 or I will remove her from the schedule.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the child's arrival time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “This child is only registered for the after school care. However we did have the parent write down the time that school lets out on his registration form.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's complete work address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “We have collected the parents work address.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “We had the parent complete the section on the emergency sheet.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “We have collected health insurance coverage and policy numbers for both child #1 and child #2.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “We have collected the addresses of the release persons for child #2, #3, and #4.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “Staff person #2 is completing the the mandated reporter training. She will have it done by 12/6 or I will remove her from the schedule.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “Staff person #1 no longer is employed by the Y.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2023): “Staff person #3 is completing training. I will make sure to print the certificate and put them in her file.”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Staff person have gotten there health assessments”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's work address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “We have gotten the address of the parent place of employment and updated form.”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “We have gotten the health insurance provider as well as the policy number and updated the form.”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “We have gotten the releases persons address for Child #1 and Child #2 and updated the forms.”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Staff person did 2 addition hours of training after the 12/19/21 date.”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Staff person #1 has completed the CPR training.”
Core safety Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Staff person #1 has completed and received her NSOR certificate.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2021): “Staff person #1 has signed the updated emergency plans.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2021): “Children are not in care. Playground will not be used until 9 inches of mulch is in place.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “An updated emergency plan has been written.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Staff person #1 has completed the training”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)
The file of Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2021): “Her document hours have been placed in her file.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2021): “Staff person #1 is working to complete the Health and Safety.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 10, 2019 · 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-00248928
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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.

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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