Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center
Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Coatesville, PA, with capacity for 434 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 8 complaint investigations. The state cited 39 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 39). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 14 centers in Coatesville and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 8/21/26 it was reported that Child #1 saw Child #2. Child #3 and Child #4 were unsupervised and watching inappropriate videos on a phone.
On 11/4/2025 during the renewal inspection, the current certificate of compliance, or information on how to access the regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location in the lower level of the facility.
On 8/5/25 during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that due to the lack of supervision from Staff person #1, Child #1 was able to climb a gate, elope from the outside play area and walk unsupervised through the outside parking lot today to the main entrance of the facility.
On 11/6/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that there were not enough play equipment available for use of the children in several classrooms.
On 11/6/24, during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that the facility is in need of new play equipment to be added for outdoor play use.
On 11/6/24 during the renewal inspection, the Certification Rep. noticed that mulch is needed to be added to all of the outdoor play area surfaces.
-Staff in the facility were not observing the children -The childrenjumped on the child while the child was sitting down, and other children observed the incident occurring. The staff sat there and did not help the child during the incident.
On 1/22/24 during the renewal inspection, in the indoor plays pace area, there is a cabinet with broken edges and the doors are unable to close which is in need of repair.
On 1/22/24 during the renewal inspection, the outdoor area is in need of maintenance of added mulch to the all outdoor play area surfaces.
On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep observed that the barrier for the mulch chips in the pre school play space was not blocking the chips from entering the infant and young toddler play space. Mulch chips was observed in the infant toddlers play space making it accessible to the children.
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On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, that classroom # 6 trash can foot pedal was broken. Classroom #5 was not set up. Certification rep observed a buffer machine and buffer materials in the room. Certification Rep. observed a buffer machine in classroom 4B.
On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have the annual requirements for 12 clock hours of child care training completed in the staff persons individual records.
On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have the written annual staff evaluation in the individual staff records with in the last 12 months.
On 2/9/23, the complaint investigation, the certification rep verified that the self reported incident was verified. Staff person #1 admitted to leaving a child at the end of the hall way during the morning transition from the lower level pick up area to the classroom.
On 2/9/23, during the unannounced visit, the certification rep. observed the surface covering did not meet the recommendations of the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission.
On 1/5/23, During the renewal inspection, the protective receptacle cover was missing in the second floor hall way.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed damaged ceiling tiles in the indoor gross motor classroom
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed classroom 1 bathroom unclean.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the cots in room 6 (Toddlers) and cots in room 3 (pre-school) were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in room 6 (Younger Toddlers).
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the cups in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name in classroom 6 and classroom 1.
On1/5/23, during the renewal inspection staff person # 2, did not have proof, that the individual staff participated in a fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/23, there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in classroom 7 (older toddlers).
On 1/5/23, staff person #1 did not have verification of their education in the individual file.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 and #3 did not have a subsequent health assessment in the individual staff file.
ON 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, two nonfamily written references were missing from staff person # 3 and staff person #4 individual staff file.
ON 5/6/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, VIDEO FOOTAGE VIEWED FROM 5/6/22 AND THE WITNESS STATEMENT FROM STAFF PERSON #2, CONFIRMED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 SPANKED THE BOTTOM OF CHILD #1, WHO ELOPED THE CLASSROOM, ON DAY OF INCIDENT.
ON 5/31/22, DURING A UNANNOUNCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #4 STATEMENT TO THE DIRECTOR STATED THAT SHE WAS CONCERNED AND WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #5 GRABBING CHILD #2 ARM KIND OF HARD RESULTING IN CHILD SLIPPING TO THE FLOOR. CERTIFICATION REP. DID NOT HAVE A REPORT FROM THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT.
ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #3 WAS PRESENT ALONE WITH 13 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM #8 LOCATED BEYOND THE FITNESS ROOM. THREE CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED OFF THEIR REST MATS AND PLAYING AT THE WINDOW AND THE REMAINING 10 WERE NAPPING.
ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, 14 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED NAPPING IN THE FIRST CLASSROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INITIALLY WHEN ASKED TO IDENTIFY THE NAMES OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN ASSIGNED TO STAFF, ONLY 12 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2. WHEN STAFF MADE A 2ND ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFIY THEIR ASSIGNED CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISON, ONLY 13 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED. CHILD #1 WAS NOT ASSIGNED TO EITHER STAFF PERSON'S GROUP.
ON 05/31/2022, UNUSED OUTLETS LOCATED UNDER THE CUBBIES IN ROOM #8 WERE NOT COVERED WITH PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.
ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, BLEACH WAS PRESENT IN THE CABINET UNDER THE CLASSROOM SINK AND THE CHILD LOCK ON THE CABINET DOOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING (NOT CATCHING) RESULTING IN THE BLEACH BEING ACCESSBIBLE TO THE CHIDREN IN CLASSROOM #8.
ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THERE WERE NO TWEEZERS AND GLOVES IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN CLASSROOM # 2
ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THE REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT READ 50.
ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 3/7/22 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:53AM, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT OUTSIDE ON THE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2.
ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS UNCOVERED THAT ON 3/7/22, THE STAFF PERSON, WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF CHILD #1, FAILED TO CONDUCT A NAME TO FACE CHECK FOR THEIR ASSIGNED GROUP OF CHILDREN BEFORE ENTERING BACK INTO THE FACILITY. THIS RESULTED IN CHILD #1 BEING UNACCOUNTED FOR AND LEFT ON THE OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED. CHILD WAS FOUND BY A YMCA MEMBER, WHO ESCORTED THE CHILD TO THE MEMBER'S DESK.
ON 3/3/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FINGERS OF CHILD #1 WAS CAUGHT IN THE ELEVATOR DOORS AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 ACKNOWLEDGED A PREVIOUS INCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER CHILD'S HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE ELEVATOR DOOR. THE PROVIDER IS AWARE OF THE SPACING WITHIN THE ELEVATOR DOORS THAT POSES A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO SMALL CHILDREN, WHO MAY RIDE THE ELEVATOR.
ON 2/1/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THROUGH STAFF INTERVIEWS THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #2 PAT CHILD #1 ON THE STOMACH AS IF THEY WERE DISCIPLINNING THE CHILD.
ON 8/26/21, CERTIFICATION REP WAS ABLE TO REVIEW VIDEO FOOTAGE THAT SHOWED THE STAFF PERSON #1 USING THEIR FOOT TO PHYSICALLY MOVE THE CHILD.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $85.20 | $85.20 |
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 Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 12 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 Sep 1, 2026 (supervision): “On 8/21/26 it was reported that Child #1 saw Child #2. Child #3 and Child #4 were unsupervised and watching inappropriate videos on a phone.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 8 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 15, 2025. 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 Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Coatesville?
It is #11 of 14 centers in Coatesville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?
Nov 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $96.20 for infant, $89.60 for young toddler, $89.60 for older toddler, $83.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Coatesville YMCA Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Greater Brandywine.
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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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