Chambersburg YMCA at South Hamilton Elementary
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.
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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.
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.
The file for child #2 was observed to lack a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
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.
On 2/14/25 observed the moveable cabinet which stores the children's equipment, had a detached door with an exposed hinge.
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.
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.
On 2/14/25 observed the agreement for child file #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The file of child #1 lacked a health assessment.
The file of staff #1 lacked 2 letters of recommendation.
The file of child #2 lacked a health assessment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing 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 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.
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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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