Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA
Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA is a certified child care center in Camp Hill, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 24 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 24). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 21 centers in Camp Hill and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of the inspection, not all children were assigned to a staff member in a primary care group. This was corrected on site.
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 6/3/25- 7/7/25 (34 days); 8/7/25- 9/10/25 (34 days)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact forms were not in the vehicle.
Staff person #1 had evidence that they completed the 10-hour health and safety training on file but did not have evidence of completing the 1-hour update on file.
It was observed at the time of inspection a bottle of liquid white out was accessible to children. (corrected at inspection)
It was observed at the time of inspection the first aid kit was on the floor accessible to children.(corrected at inspection)
It was observed at the time of inspection the children's files were being stored in the classroom in a cabinet that did not lock. (corrected at inspection)
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's medication log was not signed providing written consent for administration of their albuterol inhaler.
It was observed at the time of inspection that child #1's medication log was not signed providing written consent for administration of their albuterol inhaler.
It was observed at the time of inspection the last fire drill was documented on 4-2-24.
It was observed at the time of inspection the last documented fire safety system test was performed on 4-2-24.
It was observed at the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a completed Child Abuse Registry Clearance, FBI Criminal History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.
It was observed at the time of inspection facility person#1 did not have emergency plan training within 90 days of hire.
It was observed at the time of inspection an electrical outlet in the Kids in Motion classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. Corrected at inspection.
It was observed at the time of inspection a toilet in the school-age annex building was not working.
It was observed at the time of inspection the vinyl couch cushion in the Kids in Motion classroom was ripped at the corners and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection.
It was observed that facility person #1's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
It was observed at the time of inspection there were no dates on staff #1, #2, #3 and #4's National Sex Offender Registry Clearances. In the date section there were random numbers that did not indicate the "status date".
It was observed at the time of inspection that a swifter wet jet and the cleaning solution was in an unlocked cabinet in the kindergarten classroom.
It was observed at the time of inspection the molding in the pre-school bathroom was peeling away from the wall. Paint and drywall was peeling in the kindergarten bathroom.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2 did not have recommendations for treatment services or an action plan for his asthma and inhaler.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's record did not have a medication log established for each specific medication.
It was observed at the time of inspection an emergency drill was conducted annually, documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have a continuity of care plan.
“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.) | $67.00 | $44.75 |
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 Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 3, 2025 (supervision): “At the time of the inspection, not all children were assigned to a staff member in a primary care group. This was corrected on site.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jun 17, 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 Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA compare with other daycares in Camp Hill?
It is #8 of 21 centers in Camp Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA last inspected?
Oct 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Harrisburg Area YMCA/West Shore YMCA?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Harrisburg Area 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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