Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care
Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care is a certified child care center in Franconia Township, PA, with capacity for 80 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 57 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (18 of 57). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #328 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, the ground of the outdoor play space was unleveled in several areas creating tripping hazards. Also, the loose fill wooden mulch under the embedded playground equipment was less than 9 inches deep.
At the time of inspection, the chain link fence around the outdoor play area restricting children from the parking lot was observed damaged.
At the time of inspection, the prescription medication observed for child #1 was not in an original container.
At time of inspection, the medication log observed for child #1's prescription medication did not include the dates of administration.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a health assessment dated 7/26/2023 that was no longer valid after 24 months from the date of signature. The file for staff member #2 contained a health assessment dated 8/30/23 that was no longer valid after 24 months from the date of signature.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a completed Child Service report for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 which was signed by the parents of the child within the last 6 months.
At the time of inspection, the health insurance coverage and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #2.
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment observed with children napping were spaced less than two feet apart from each other, in three sides
During the inspection, the facility coordinator admitted there had been one day early in the morning when a classroom was not in compliance with staff: child ratios due to a staff member arriving late to work but indicated it was for less than 20 minutes.
At the time of inspection, dust and debris were observed corner air vent near the infant area. The refrigerator located near the one-year area was unclean. Dust and debris were observed under the diaper pads on the changing tables surfaces. The step stool at the sink near the preschool area was observed with unclean surfaces.
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At the time of inspection, the files for new staff members #2 and #6 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. The file for new staff member #5 included TB results but it did not include an initial health assessment reflecting a physical exam conducted by a medical professional within the last 12 months.
At the time of inspection, file for staff member #4 included an expired pediatric first aid/ pediatric CPR training certificate which had not been renewed.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired over 90 days; did not include verification of completion of the required health and safety training topics.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #7 did not include verification of a high school diploma or GED and two years of verified experience with children.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the addresses of the release persons
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired over 90 days; did not include verification of completion of the required pediatric first aid / pediatric CPR training.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #4 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/19/23 in that the light covers over the light bulbs were missing in the Toddler, Pre-school rooms and Infant foyer and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that in the Toddler, Pre-school rooms and Infant foyer the covers over the light bulbs were missing and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include an updated health report. Report dated 2/14/22.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. The records of staff person # 9 did not include an updated Health record. Health record dated 8/24/2021.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 and Staff person #9 included Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, but the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 and staff person #7 did not include updated fire safety training. Documents dated 8/1/22 and 7/21/22 respectively.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4, staff person #7, and staff person #8 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of child #1. child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include an updated financial agreement. Documents dated 9/9/22, 1/3/23 respectively.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person#5 did not include acceptable verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 did not include an updated Mandated Reporter training as required by the CPSL. Training dated 6/12/2018.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, and staff person #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
During unannounced inspection on 6/22/23, a review of staff files showed that staff person #1 had not completed the pre-service training required within 90 days of hire.
During unannounced inspection on 6/22/23, a review of staff files showed the file for staff person #2 contained an expired mandated reporter training dated 1/19/17.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, AND #6 DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY ON FILE AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE pa CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, ONLY THE RECORD NUMBER FOR CONTROL. STAFF PERSON #1 HAS ALSO LIVED OUTSIDE OF PA IN THE LAST 5 YEARS AND THER WERE NOT OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES ON FILE, OR REQUESTS FOR THOSE CLEARANCES. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 CONTAINED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI DATED 2/20/20, AND THERE WAS NO RECEIPT FOR A DHS FBI CLEARANCE AND NO COMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT CONTAIN A DHS FBI CLEARANCE, OR A RECEIPT FOR APPLYING FOR THE CLEARANCE. STAFF PERSON #6 ALSO HAD MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT SPECIFY THAT PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF ALL EMERGENCIES, AND IT DID NOT SPECIFY THE METHOD OF HOW THEY WOULD BE CONTACTED.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE INFANT ROOM.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGENCY DRILL HAD NOT BEEN CONDUCTED AND DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY WAS NOT DOCUMENTING MONTHLY TESTING OF THE FIRE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, WRITTEN INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S TRAFFIC ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY WERE NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES, WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #9 CONTAINED A PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR CERTIFICATE THAT DID NOT SPECIFY A TRAINER'S NAME, OR QR CODE, SO IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED IF THE TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED PQAS TRAINER AS REQUIRED.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE OF COMPLETING THE REQUIRED TRAINING UNDER 3270.31(f) 1-9.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE ANY PROOF OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR A STAFF POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE 2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN TO QUALIFY FOR AN AGS POSITION.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE THE CHILD WAS RECEIVING CARE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMREGENCY INFORMATION LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS WHERE THE CHILDREN RECEIVE CARE, HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS WITH A NEW SIGNATURE AND DATE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #4, AND #6 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5, #7, AND #8, DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE CERTIFICATION FOR PEDIATRIC FIRST AID. A CERTIFICATE STATING THE ONLINE SKILLS PORTION OF THE TRAINING HAS BEEN COMPLETED, BUT A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR THE IN-PERSON PART OF THE TRAINING WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #5, #7, and #8 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.
AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATON ON 12/22/21, IT WAS REPORTED TO OCDEL VIA A COMPLAINT, AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY TWO DIFFERENT STAFF MEMBERS, THAT THE FACILITY HAS WORKED OUT OF RATIO FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGES, THEREBY COMPROMISING SUPERVISION.
AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 (IDENTIFIED AS VOLUNTEERS), AND FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION ON FILE AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 BOTH CONTAINED A VOLUNTEER PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE AND A VOLUNTEER PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN APPLICATION/RECEIPT OR COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN APPLICATION OR COMPLETED NSOR CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A RECEIPT OR COMPLETED PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21) DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE INITIAL TIME OF HIRE.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT CLASSROOMS AT THE FACILITY WERE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. CERTIFICATION REP DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OCDEL WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNTIL AFTER THE VISIT TO THE FACILITY ON 12/22/21.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2 (VOLUNTEERS) AND #3 (STAFF PERSON HIRED 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, (VOLUNTEERS), AND #3 (STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF TB TESTING RESULTS OBTAINED AT LEAST 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO INITIAL SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A STAFF POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT FACIITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE INDIVIDUAL FILES AT THE FACILITY. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED CLEARANCES FOR SEVERAL VOUNTEERS IN THE SAME FILE.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER FOR THE INDIVIDUAL.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED FORM OF ID TO VERIFY THE AGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY RFERENCES, ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $65.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.40 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.80 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $67.00 | $28.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $67.00 | $28.80 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 28, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the inspection, the facility coordinator admitted there had been one day early in the morning when a classroom was not in compliance with staff: child ratios due to a staff member arriving late to work but…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 11, 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 Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is #328 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care last inspected?
Sep 25, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $63.40 for young toddler, $62.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Indian Valley Family YMCA Hugs Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is North Penn YMCA.
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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