Chambersburg YMCA Falling Springs
Chambersburg YMCA Falling Springs 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 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 22). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the most recent emergency plan training which was dated more than 12 months ago.
Observed a damaged kickball with the facilities outdoor play equipment.
Observed the facility fire drill record only listed the date of 8/19/26 with none of the other required information documented on the department approved form.
Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the most recent fire safety training which was dated more than 12 months ago.
Observed staff file #2 documented 15 credit hours in a human services field but did not include 1250 hours of experience with children.
Observed the agreement for child file #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed the emergency contact form for child file #2 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Observed the emergency contact form for child file #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of basic life support training which is not the department accepted pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the staff has worked in a childcare position for more than 90 days.
Observed bingo daubers in the accessible arts and crafts supplies which were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and did not contain the non-toxic symbol.
Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children.
Observed the agreement for child file #1 did not contain the signature of the operator.
Observed child file #1 contained an original agreement.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Observed staff file #2, contained only 10 clock hours of child care training completed within staff #1 completed training year.
Observed staff file #1 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 25 months ago.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
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.
Observed at approximately 3:45 pm, staff #2 sent 3 children to the restroom which was located outside the facility's child care space due to the fact the restrooms were located across the hall from the multipurpose room.
The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of completion of fire safety training annually due to the fact the only documentation on file was dated 1-24-22.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
“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 Falling Springs had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Nov 14, 2023 (supervision): “Observed at approximately 3:45 pm, staff #2 sent 3 children to the restroom which was located outside the facility's child care space due to the fact the restrooms were located across the hall from the multipurpose room.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chambersburg YMCA Falling Springs?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chambersburg YMCA Falling Springs 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 Falling Springs’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 6, 2024. 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 Falling Springs compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?
It is #3 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chambersburg YMCA Falling Springs last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Chambersburg YMCA Falling Springs 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 Falling Springs?
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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