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Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary

1589 Johnson Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202 · Franklin County
Keystone STAR 1

Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary 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 5 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 27). 1 citation 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
2 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 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 Feb 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 15, 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 9
Training & qualifications 7
Health & medication 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Building & playground safety 2
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The facility was observed to lack a sign on which hand-washing requirements are written posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “We have put a hand washing sign at each sink and a "All students and Staff must wash hand at each toilet and urinal.”
Core safety Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 2/10/25 observed staff file #2 contained an invalid criminal background clearance which was 20 months old, and the clearance status was listed as request pending.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “We have since collected the correct Criminal background clearance. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On 2/10/25 observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #1 began providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Staff person # 1 has a current valid health assessment in her file.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
On 2/14/25 observed the documented fire drill log revealed that the most recent fire drill conducted and documented was performed more than 90 days after the previously completed fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “We have done a fire drill in February, however the drill before that was more than 60 days.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's + 3 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(3)
On 2/10/25 observed staff file #3 did not contain documentation of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “We have since obtained the correct transcript for her associates degree.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 2/14/25 observed child file #1 and #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, Feb 21, 2025): “We have gathered the completed release address for child # 1 and child #2.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The files of children #1 and #3 had late initial health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “They currently have a health assessment in their file.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “We have gotten the parent to fill in the child's physician address and the the source of medical care.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with 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. The emergency contact form notated "inhaler as needed" by enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “We asked the parent to get us an inhaler and she stated he only needs it if she would take him to the hospital because he was overexerting himself. She crossed the medication over of his emergency sheet and said he would not need it in our care.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “We have gotten the parent to fill in the health insurance policy number.”
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Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “We have gotten the parent to fill in the child's release people complete addresses.”
Core safety Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff #1 lacked a valid FBI clearance due to the fact it was not requested through the Department of Human Services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff person #1 was removed from working until we received the correct FBI certificate. Staff person #1 has acquired the correct FBI certificate and it is placed in her file.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 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 of staff #3 had a late health assessment due to the fact the assessment was dated 1-26-22 (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff person #3 has since gotten an updated health assessment.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
The file of staff #2 had an invalid TB test at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated more than 12 months prior to start date (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “Staff #2 has resigned”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 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 within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “Staff person #1 have completed the Health and Safety Training and the certificate is in her file now.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days if hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “Staff person #1 have completed the Mandated Reported Training and the certificate is in her file now.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv)
The file of staff #2, an assistant group supervisor lacked documentation to support the position due to the fact there were 1,032 hours of experience on file rather than 1,250 hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “Staff #2 has resigned”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 2/16/22 observed a cracked white bucket containing connector toys creating rough edges in the wooden cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We have tossed the container and replaced it with a new container.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
On 2/16/22 the Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility had documentation that fire drills were conducted on 3/12/21, 6/23/21, 7/28/21, 9/29/21, 10/29/21, and 12/15/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We have completed a fire drill since the inspection.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. The operator provided documentation of the same hypothetical location for the fire on 6/23/21 and 7/28/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We have moved the Hypothetical location in the last few fire drills.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 had a start date of 5/10/21 with documentation of completing the health and safety training on 1/9/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Staff person #1 has completed her Health and Safety training now.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The files of Children #2 and #3 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We have gotten the complete address for Child #2 and #3”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The files of Children #1 and #3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form prior to admission. Child #1 had a start date of 9/14/21 with signed parental consent for emergency medical care dated 10/12/21. Child #3 had a start date of 8/30/21 with signed parental consent for emergency medical care dated 10/21/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We have gotten the consent from Parent of child # 1 and Child # 3 for emergency care.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #4 were not updated by 1/6/22 when the regulation was reinstated. Child #4's emergency contact was signed on 7/9/21 with no review. Child #4's agreement was signed on 6/30/21 and then reviewed on 1/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2022): “The Parent has reviewed and signed the emergency contact form and agreement now.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The files of Children #1 and #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. Child #1 had a start date of 9/14/21 with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures dated 10/12/21. Child #3 had a start date of 8/30/21 with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures dated 10/21/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We have gotten the consent from Parent of child # 1 and Child # 3 for minor first-aid.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 had a hire date of 5/10/21 with documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed on 12/20/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Staff person #1 has been trained in Pediatric CPR and first-aid.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff #2 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We are working on getting her training hours completed.”

“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 May 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 11, 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-00254679
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Common questions

Has Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Feb 10, 2025 (background checks): “On 2/10/25 observed staff file #2 contained an invalid criminal background clearance which was 20 months old, and the clearance status was listed as request pending.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary?

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

What is Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 11, 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 YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary 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 YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary last inspected?

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

How much does Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary 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 YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary?

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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