Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning
500 George St, Hanover, PA 17331 · York County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
3 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations
Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning is a certified child care center in Hanover, PA, with capacity for 190 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 27 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 27). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 11 centers in Hanover and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#7 of 11 centers in Hanover
7
Core-safety citations
20
Other citations
6
Inspections
3
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
9
Records & paperwork
4
Supervision
3
Background checks
2
Emergency preparedness
2
Health & medication
2
Caregiver conduct
1
Sleep safety
1
Food & feeding
1
Other standards
1
Training & qualifications
1
Citations, newest first
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Facility self-reported and investigation verified the following incident: After child #1 was provided a bottle, staff #1 picked child up by the left bicep and placed child on the floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “The center immediately addressed the incident involving a staff member picking up a child by the arm. Upon becoming aware of the incident, management conducted an immediate review and took appropriate personnel action. The staff member involved was terminated immediately following the incident and…”
Citation
Jul 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.103
Staff and safety coordinator have made repeated requests for locks, safety guards, needed for the drawers in the child care rooms. Upon inspection, plastic bags were observed in the drawers of Lady Bugs Room. White out, labeled keep out of reach of children was observed in the drawers of the Fireflies Room. The drawers of the Beetles Room were observed to have plastic bags.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “Upon identification of the concern, administration reviewed all classroom drawers and removed any items that could pose a safety concern or that are required to be kept out of reach of children. All items were remived from the affected classrooms and placed in an appropriate secured location…”
Citation
Jul 21, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The child size couch was observed to have worn and cracked areas (CORRECTED UPON CITE). The cabinet located above the sink located in the Butterflies Room was observed to have shelves that were warped and bowing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “The child-sized couch was removed from the classroom. The warped and bowing shelves in the preschool classroom were removed.”
Citation
Jul 21, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The emergency contact on file for child #1 was not updated between 3/5/25to 2/13/26. The emergency contact on file for child #2 was not updated between 5/17/25 to 2/13/26. The emergency contact on file for child #3 was not updated between 5/7/25to 2/9/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “The emergency contact information for the identified children was reviewed and updated to ensure all required information is current. The center experienced a transition period between directors during the timeframe in which these records were not updated, which contributed to the lapse in the…”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 9/3/2018 and the previous training was completed on 1/20/25. The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 4/16/19 and the previous was dated 5/14/24. The current FBI Clearance is dated 4/24/19 and the previous was dated 5/13/24. The file for staff person #3 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI Clearance is dated 9/26/19 and the previous was dated 10/2/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “The individual files for staff persons #1, #2,and #3 contain current mandated reporter training and clearances.”
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
It was observed in the infant classroom, two portable sound machines were clipped to and hanging from the crib rails.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Sound machines were removed from cribs and placed underneath of crib on the floor instead.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
It was observed in the butterfly and ladybug classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Staff will place themselves in an area within the classroom where they can see heads of all the children during nap at all times.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “The emergency plan letter to families has been updated to include a section on reunification that states the method of notification when an emergency has ended and how to safely reunify with their children.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in the Butterfly classroom, a bottle of eyeglass cleaner on a low shelf and accessible to children in the bathroom used by children. (this was corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Eye class cleaner was placed with cleaning supplies.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in the infant classroom, a radio plugged into an outlet sitting on a low table next to a crib having a long cord accessible to children. It was observed in the bumblebee classroom a collection of dust, dirt and debris under the changing pad on the changing table. It was also observed in the bumblebee classroom a collection of dust, dirt and debris under the soft mat in the cozy area treehouse.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “The extension cord was taped to the wall making it inaccessible to children. Diaper changing tables and under the changing mats will be cleaned weekly or as needed. The cozy cube and under the soft mat were cleaned and has been added to the cleaning chart to be done weekly or as needed.”
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Citation
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
It was observed in the bumblebee classroom, multiple sensory bottles having lids with a diameter of less than 1 inch and were removeable were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Some of the sensory bottles also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. (This was corrected on site. bottles were made inaccessible)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Sensory bottles were placed up and made inaccessible to children. Lids were hot glues on, so they are unable to be open.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Parents of children #1 - #6 were not provided with an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Child service reports will be included with assessment tool reports.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
Individual files for children #1 - #6 contained the original agreement. Director stated families are provided a copy of the agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Copies were made of the original agreement and placed in children's files. The original agreements were returned to families.”
Lighting/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.78/3270.113(a)
It was observed in the Ladybug and Dragonfly classrooms an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “Additional lighting has been added to the Ladybug and Dragonfly classrooms during rest time so that children are properly supervised.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
It was observed in the Firefly classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “The Magic Eraser was placed back in labeled packaging.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in the Bumblebee classroom an unlocked drawer containing a sharp knife. It was also observed in the Fireflies classroom an unlocked drawer containing scissors. (corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “Knife and scissors were immediately removed and made inaccessible to children. Child proof locks have been replaced on the drawers.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection
Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
It was observed in each classroom, perishable lunch items were stored in lunch bags with ice packs instead of being refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “Children's lunches are now stored in refrigerators and cold items are labeled with child's name and individually stored in refrigerators.”
Citation
Jul 20, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
Medication logs for children #1 and #3 have not been established by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Medication logs have been completed for all medication on the premises.”
Citation
Jul 20, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
Medication logs for children #2 and #4 did not include dates for administration by the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Medication logs have been completed in their entirety to include dates for administration by parents.”
Citation
Jul 20, 2023
Inspection
Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Facility persons #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff person #1 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 1/14/23. Staff person #2 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 1/2/23. Staff person #3 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 2/5/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “All staff have completed the one-hour revised health and safety update.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
It was observed that Facility Person #3 was working with children and did not have completed PSP clearance results on file, results were still under review. (See code sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “Facility person #3 no longer works for the program.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
It was observed that the parent letter explaining emergency procedures at the facility did not include emergency lock-down information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Lock down procedures and family guidance was added to emergency plans and provided to families.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
It was observed in the Young Toddler classroom that there was not telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by the telephone in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Emergency telephone numbers were re-posted above telephone in young toddler classroom.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
It was observed in the Young Toddler and Three Year old classroom that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Emergency plan information posting was placed above telephone in young toddler classroom by telephone and beside parent board in three year old classroom.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
It was observed that Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 did not have Pediatric CPR/ First Aide Training completed within 90 days of hire. (see code sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “Staff member #2 has completed the training; however, said staff member will continue to be supervised due to being an aide level team member. Staff member #1 will be supervised until training is completed, which will be when said team member returns from leave.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Child #1, #2, #3 were left unsupervised with an ice pack labeled 'keep out of reach of children' for enough time to open the package and possibly ingest the contents. The children had the white, dried contents on their arms, hands, faces and clothing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2022): “An ELRC staff member will be providing two hours of DHS approved training to all staff via Zoom. Training was completed on 8/1/2022.”
Citation
May 9, 2022
Complaint investigation
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Facility Person #1 gave Child #1 an ice pack 'labeled keep out of reach of children' to use unsupervised. Facility #1 and #2 allowed Child #1, #2, #3 to be unsupervised with an ice pack labeled 'keep out of reach of children' for enough time that the children opened the ice pack and possibly ingested the contents. The white, dried ice pack contents were observed by staff on the children's faces, arms, hands and clothing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Immediately following the incident, all instant ice packs were removed from classrooms, backpacks and storage areas in the Academy of Early Learning, and staff were instructed that we would no longer be using these. A new procedure for providing first aid was created, which includes the use of…”
“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
Violation found
Aug 26, 2026
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Jul 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
May 9, 2022
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
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.) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
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
Capacity
190 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Oct 17, 2026
Operator
Hanover Area YMCA
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:15 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(717) 632-8211
State certificate #
CER-00244457
Common questions
Has Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Aug 26, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Facility self-reported and investigation verified the following incident: After child #1 was provided a bottle, staff #1 picked child up by the left bicep and placed child on the floor.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning?
Pennsylvania lists 3 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 Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 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 Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning compare with other daycares in Hanover?
It is #7 of 11 centers in Hanover by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning last inspected?
Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for infant, $52.00 for young toddler, $51.00 for older toddler, $48.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hanover Area YMCA.
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