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Chambersburg YMCA at South Hamilton Elementary

1019 Warm Spring Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202 · Franklin County
Keystone STAR 1

Chambersburg YMCA at South Hamilton 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 24 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (8 of 24). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 18 centers in Chambersburg
0 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 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 4, 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 8
Health & medication 6
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 5

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The facility was observed to have a white vent guard/cover in the Gym area that had a broken fin that was twisted and poking outward causing a hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “We have removed the broken piece on the vent guard.”
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 6, 2026): “We have place a hand washing sign at each sink and a "All staff and student must wash hands at each toilet and urinal.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #2 was observed to lack a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “We are collecting the immunization record for child # 2.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack a health report that was obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance. This was evidenced by no health reports present in either of the files of child #1 and child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “We have asked the parent to get us the health assessment before March 20th, if it is not received they will be removed from the program until we receive it.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 2/14/25 observed the moveable cabinet which stores the children's equipment, had a detached door with an exposed hinge.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “The hinge has been removed.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 2/14/25 observed child file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Observed child file #3, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Child # 1 has submitted a health assessment. Child # 3 parent has been notified about getting us a health assessment, she then said they are pulling from the program after next week.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 2/10/25 observed staff file #2, who has been employed for more than 1 year, did not contain documentation of fire safety training completed within the first anniversary year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Staff person # 2 is working on getting the fire safety training completed, she will have it by March 3rd or be removed from the schedule.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
On 2/14/25 observed the agreement for child file #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We have gotten the start date added to the child # 3 agreement.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 2/14/25 observed the emergency contact information for child file #1, contained documentation of health insurance policy number which was obtained more than 4 months after the child's first day of attending at the facility. Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2, did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We have gathered the health insurance coverage and policy number for child # 1 and child # 2”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 2/14/25 observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We have gathered the release persons addresses for child number 2 from the parents.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
On 2/10/25 observed staff file #1, who has been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of professional development in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Staff person # 1 has since completed pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation that the smoke detection testing system was tested by a fire professional in the year 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “I have gotten the schools smoke detection test documentation and have put it in the binder at the school.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(8)
The file of child #1 lacked a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “I have gotten the child health assessment that was conducted on October 18, 2023.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file of staff #1 lacked 2 letters of recommendation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “I have since gotten 2 non-family letter of reference for staff # 2”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file of child #2 lacked a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “We have collected a health assessment for child #2”
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 hire date (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Staff person # 1 has since completed the Health and Safety Training”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Child #1 emergency contact form has been completed with the full address of individuals designated by parent to be released to.”
Citation Feb 4, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 2/7/22 observed a cracked blue pencil case with the lid broken off from the base. On 2/7/22 observed a cracked blue LEGO with the corner missing creating rough edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We have thrown the pencil box and Lego in the trash.”
Citation Feb 4, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 3/11/21 with a previous one dated 2/11/19. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 6/4/21 with a previous one dated 5/30/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Both Staff person #1 and #2 have current health assessments now.”
Citation Feb 4, 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 file of Child #1 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 8/30/21 with signed parental consent for emergency medical care dated 9/6/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Child #1 has the emergency medical care permission signed now.”
Citation Feb 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file of Child #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “We will got the addresses for the release persons.”
Citation Feb 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. Child #1 had a start date of 8/30/21 with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures dated 9/6/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Child #1 has the minor first-aid permission signed now.”
Citation Feb 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
Staff #2, 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. Staff #2 had a start date of 6/3/19 with documentation of completing health and safety training on 1/23/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Staff person #2 has completed the health and safety basic training now.”
Citation Feb 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2022): “She is working on finishing her training hours.”

“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 25, 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-00254690
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Common questions

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

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 24 other citations, listed above.

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

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chambersburg YMCA at South Hamilton 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 South Hamilton 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 South Hamilton Elementary compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?

It is #4 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chambersburg YMCA at South Hamilton Elementary last inspected?

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

How much does Chambersburg YMCA at South Hamilton 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 South Hamilton 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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