Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The files of children #1 and #3 had late initial health assessments.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
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.
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.
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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.
The file of staff #1 lacked a valid FBI clearance due to the fact it was not requested through the Department of Human Services.
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).
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).
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.
Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days if hire (see LIS code sheet).
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.
On 2/16/22 observed a cracked white bucket containing connector toys creating rough edges in the wooden cabinet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff #2 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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 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.
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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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