Chambersburg YMCA at Scotland Elementary
Chambersburg YMCA at Scotland 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 29 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (15 of 29). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #3 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.
The two most current emergency plan training verification on file for Staff Person #4 are dated 12/30/23 and 3/9/25, which are more than 12 months apart.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #4 are dated 12/18/23 and 1/22/26, which are more than 24 months apart.
The two most recent fire training certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 5/22/24 and 1/1/26, and for Staff Person #4 are dated 12/30/23 and 3/9/25, which are both more than 12 months between trainings.
Staff #2 did not complete the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The training was completed on 1/19/26.
Observed staff file #3 contained documentation of annual training in the emergency plan which was completed more than 14 months after the previous emergency plan training. Observed staff file #4 contained documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of initial hire which was conducted more than 90 days staff #4 began working in a childcare position.
Observed staff file #1 and #3 did not contain documentation of completion of fire safety training within the previous 12 months.
Observed staff file #2, who has been employed for more than 90 days (see LIS DOH), did not contain documentation of completed professional development training listed in subsections (f)1-9.
Observed staff file #3, did not contain documentation of 15 credit hours in a human services field. Observed staff file #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience working with children.
Observed the emergency contact information for 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.
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Observed staff file #4 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Observed staff file #3 did not contain documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training completed within the past 13 months.
Observed incomplete medication logs for children #1 and #4 due to the fact information regarding the type(s) of medication, dosage(s), parent's signature and date were left blank.
Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety training.
The file of staff #3 lacked Mandated Reporter training completed within 90 days of their date of hire due to the fact it was dated 2-9-24 (see LIS code sheet).
The file of staff #3 lacked proof of education at the time of reviewing the file.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The files of children #1 and #3 lacked complete documentation that the emergency contact forms and financial agreements were reviewed every 6 months.
The file of staff #4 lacked the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of staff #1 had a late FBI clearance due to the fact it was dated 12-7-22 (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #2 had a late FBI clearance due to the fact it was dated 9-23-22 (see LIS code sheet).
The file of staff #2 had a late initial health assessment due to the fact it was dated 9-23-22 with results of the tuberculin skin tests dated 9-25-22 (see LIS code sheets).
The file of staff #2, an AGS lacked documentation of education to support the position.
Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, due to the fact it was completed on 1-20-23.
The file for Staff #2, provisional hired, and who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years lacked an out of state child abuse clearance or the request prior to hire.
The files for Staff #3 and #4 contained Health Assessments that were conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.
The file for Child #1 date of enrollment 10/29/21, lacked an initial health report.
The file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of annual training in fire safety.
The file for Staff #3 lacked completion of Health and Safety Basics training before the requirement of compliance on 6/13/21.
The file for Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation that was conducted at least every 12 months. The evaluations in the file were dated 8/24/20 and 8/23/22. The file for Staff #4 contained a written evaluation that was conducted in an interval greater than 12 months.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $22.80 |
| 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 Scotland Elementary 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 Mar 17, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #3 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chambersburg YMCA at Scotland Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chambersburg YMCA at Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland Elementary compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?
It is #8 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chambersburg YMCA at Scotland Elementary last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Chambersburg YMCA at Scotland Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for preschool, $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 Scotland 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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