Hambright School Age Program
Hambright School Age Program is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 41 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #47 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #1 picked up child #1 aggressively from behind, lifting the child off of the ground when the child was running around. Child #1 stated that their chest hurt after being lifted/carried in this manner.
Manor MS child care space (which is used for children who attend after Kind SAC) does not have an emergency plan or letters to the parents explaining the emergency procedures from this location.
The following toxins were accessible to children in classroom cabinets and drawers: Lysol spray, a bottle of hand sanitizer, 2 containers of Swiffer Wet Cloths. (Corrected during inspection). There were two unlabeled spray bottles accessible to children. One bottle smelled like a cleaning solution. (corrected during inspection)
It was observed that there was no operable thermometer in the refrigerator, at Manor MS.
Children's medication was accessible to the children in the emergency bag (on counter). Corrected during inspection
Child #1 had prescription and non-prescription medications at the facility, with no medication log on record.
The time between fire drills exceeded the permitted at least every 60 days' timeframe (11/20/25, 2/10/26), (2/10/26, 4/23/26). On the most current fire dill log sheet, listing April's fire drill, no year is listed on the document.
The hypothetical location of the fire was not listed on the fire drill log. In the hypothetical location section, the evacuation location was listed instead. There were two fire drill dates (9/5/25 and 10/16/25) where zero children were listed in the "children in attendance" during the fire drill section.
The Manor MS child care program (for students who attend after-Kind SAC) has not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The liability insurance on record for Hambright Elementary expired in March of 2026.
The majority of the children's emergency contact forms at Manor MS SAC program have not been updated since August 2025.
Upon inspection of facility files, it was found that the emergency drill was not completed annually. The last recorded emergency drill was dated 10.29.24.
Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes was not submitted annually and dated 8.18.24 and again on 11.6.25.
Staff fire safety training was not conducted annually. The file for staff persons #3 included documentation of fire safety training 11.13.25.
Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Staff person # 1 and staff person #3 did not have an evaluation on file.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency Contact form did not include signed consent for emergency medical care for Child #3 and Child #5.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency Contact form did not include health insurance and policy information for Child #5.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency Contact form did not include signed consent for administering minor first aid for Child #3 and Child #5.
It was observed that the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted. The certificate posted had a date of 2.5.2024 to 2.5.2025.
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Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (health and safety training topics) - Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (health and safety training topics) - Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. It was observed that children had access to a supply cart in the cafeteria that contained two bottles of a product labeled as ALPHA-HP Multi-Surface Disinfectant cleaner. Staff person #1 indicated that the one spray bottle contained soap and water which did not specified of the contents.
It was observed that staff Health Assessments and TB tests were not obtained in a timely manner. Staff person # 1 had a health assessment on file dated 12.8.23 with a TB screening dated 12.9.23 which was after working with children.
It was observed that the facility last updated and submitted their traffic letter on 8/18/2022.
Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for staff persons #4 and staff person #5 did not include documentation of annual fire safety trainings. The file for staff person #5 included documentation of fire safety training on 11.27.2023 and did not include an update.
Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. The file for staff person # 4 included documentation of a written evaluation on 7.1.23 and did not include an annual update. The file for staff person #5 did not include a written annual evaluation.
The file for facility person #2 and facility person #4 contained incomplete disclosure statements: Both witness signature and date of the disclosure statement are missing.
The file for facility person #4 did not contain evidence of completing Emergency Plan review at time of hire.
Facility Person # 1 and Facility person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility person #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
The file for facility person #3 did not contain the previous year evaluation as the most current eval was 10.3.2023.
The file for facility person #3 contained an initial health assessment dated 7/11/21 and did not include a health assessment update within 24-month timeframe.
The file for facility person #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 8.17.2017 and was not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPLS. The file for Facility person # 2 did not have a mandated report training on file.
The heath report provided for Child #5 did not have statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The file for staff person # 5 contained a health assessment dated 11/1/18 with a renewal dated 11/17/22. The health assessment was dated after the 24-month timeframe.
It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.
Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that drills were conducted on 4/4/22, 4/5/,22, 9/13/22, 11/8/22 which demonstrates that greater than 60 days elapsed between drills.
It was observed during inspection that there were no evacuation routes posted.
Staff evaluations for staff person # 1and staff person # 5were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually.
On 1/20/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed: Staff person 1 had a FBI fingerprint clearance on file from the Department of Education. All FBI fingerprint clearances must be for the Department of Public Welfare. Staff person 3 (start date 3/1/21) had a child abuse clearance on file dated 3/17/21, no provisional paperwork was available. All clearances or provisional paperwork must be on file before a staff person starts with children. Staff person 3 (start date 3/1/21) had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file dated 3/3/21, no provisional paperwork was available. All clearances or provisional paperwork must be on fie before a staff person starts with children. Staff person 4 (start date 8/30/21) did not have verification of a state police clearance on file. Staff person 4 may not work with children until clearance is on file.
On 9/20/21, it was observed that staff were not trained in the facility emergency plan at the time of hire. Staff person 1 (start date 9/7/21) did not have emergency plan training on file until 10/11/21. Staff person 5 (start date 4/11/21) did not have emergency plan training on file until 10/11/21.
On 1/20/22, it was observed that staff Health Assessments and TB tests were not obtained in a timely manner. Staff 1 (start date 9/7/21) had a health assessment on file dated 10/14/21. Health assessments must be completed before starting employment with children. Staff 2 (start date 8/30/21) had a TB test on file at their start dated 7/6/20, an updated TB test was not completed until 12/31/21. A current TB test (less than 12 months old) must be on file before starting employment with children. Staff person 5 (start date 4/11/21) had a TB test on file dated 8/3/19 which is more than 12 months before their start date with children. Staff person 5 (start date 4/11/21) did not have a health assessment on file.
On 12/15/21, it was observed that child 1 and 6 did not have addresses on file for their release persons.
On 12/15/21, it was observed that the regulations for a child care center and contact information for the regional office was not available to parents at the program.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
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 Hambright School Age Program had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Apr 30, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Staff person #1 picked up child #1 aggressively from behind, lifting the child off of the ground when the child was running around. Child #1 stated that their chest hurt after being lifted/carried in this manner.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hambright School Age Program?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Hambright School Age Program’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 14, 2026. 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 Hambright School Age Program compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is tied for #47 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hambright School Age Program last inspected?
Apr 30, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hambright School Age Program cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for young school-age, $38.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hambright School Age Program?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YWCA Lancaster.
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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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