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Kennett YMCA

101 Race St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 4
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations

Kennett YMCA is a certified child care center in Kennett Square, PA, with capacity for 189 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 29 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 29). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 11 centers in Kennett Square and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#10 of 11 centers in Kennett Square
1 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 14
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there were two clear containers on the sink in the Preschool A classroom that contained cleaning materials that were not labeled to specify contents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Hand Soap' labels were placed on both bottles. A picture of labeled bottles was submitted via email on April 10, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, and poison control center was not posted by the phone mounted to the wall in the Preschool A childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “The sheet of emergency numbers including the nearest hospitals, poison control and 911 phone information was posted near the phone in the Preschool A childcare space. A picture of the posting was submitted via email on April 11, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit did not contain tweezers in the toddler childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Tweezers were located and placed in the first aid kit in the Toddler childcare space onsite.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tile was soiled in the Preschool A childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Upon receiving the Plan of Corrections, a Facility Due work order was entered on April 24, 2025 for the tile to be replaced. Once the tile is replaced a picture of the new tile will be submitted via email.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, handwashing signs were not posted by the toilets in the Preschool A and Preschool B conjoined bathroom and the sink in the Toddler childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “'When to Wash Your Hands' and 'How to Wash Your Hands' Signs were placed in both the Preschool A & Preschool B adjoined bathrooms, near each toilet. Pictures were submitted via email on April 10, 2025. It was confirmed on April 24, 2025, that ' When to Wash Your Hands' and 'How to Wash your Hands'…”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, during nap time, cots were not placed with at least 2 feet of space on three sides in the Preschool A childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Lead Teacher in Preschool A rearranged the classroom to allow for the correct amount of space around each cot during rest time. A picture of the new classroom set up as well as picture of the cot placement map was submitted via email on April 11, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, certificate of occupancy was not onsite and upon request was not produced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Facilities Director was able to successfully locate the Certificate of Occupancy. A picture was submitted via email on April 10, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room1 childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Upon receiving the Plan of Corrections, a written plan of daily activities was created and posted in Room 1 childcare space. A picture was submitted via email on April 24, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, growth and development information using the department's approved form was not established for child #1, child #2, and child #4. (See code sheet for admissions date)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Upon receiving the Plan of Corrections, Lead Teachers, completed the Child Service Reports for child #1 (HB), child #2 (EC) & child #4 (ST). Upon parent review and signature, the forms will be submitted via email.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the agreement reviewed and retained in the record for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5, were the original agreements and not copies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Upon receiving the Plan of Corrections, copies were made of the original agreements. Originals were sent home with parents and copies were filed away in student files. Pictures were submitted via email on April 24, 2025 to show the difference between the originals and the copies.”
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Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child # 5, did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5, did not include signatures for consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain information on the special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician assistant, or CRNP, which is need in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5, was not signed or dated to verify that it was updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Parents signed off on initial fee agreements & draft authorization forms. Parents also completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medication or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Parents complete the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parent Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that staff person #1, #2, and #3 obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. There were eleven clock hours produced for staff person #1, six clock hours produced for staff person #2, and nine hours of professional development training for staff person #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2025): “Training hours with a PQAS certified instructor were submitted via email on April 14, 2025. (President's Day Training Conference 2025)”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Provider will request a copy of the child's most recent physical.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, provider did not have written documentation of an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and complete the log.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, provider did not have documentation of a fire drill conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Provider will conduct a fire drill and complete the fire drill log.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, provider did not have evidence that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2024): “Provider will send the emergency plan to the appropriate agencies and complete the documentation once emergency plan has been sent.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, the emergency contact information and financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Provider will have parents review and update the emergency contact information and financial agreements as necessary.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1 and #3 did not contain consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Provider will obtain consents from the child's parent/guardian.”
Core safety Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing a signed disclosure form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2023): “Provider will obtain a signed disclosure form from staff #2.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2023): “Provider will provide staff evaluations for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 and child #4 did not include their health insurance policy name or number on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “Provider will have the insurance policy name and number put into the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include employment verification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “Provider will obtain a verification of employment form staff #2 and add it to their file.”
Citation Jun 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN PQAS CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 TRAINED IN PEDATRIC CPR/FIRST AID BY AN APPROVED PQAS PROVIDER AND CURRICULUM.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $85.20 $85.20
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $85.80 $31.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $85.80 $31.00

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 189 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 21, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA Of Greater Brandywine
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 444-9622
State certificate # CER-00255203
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Common questions

Has Kennett YMCA had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jun 13, 2023 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing a signed disclosure form.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kennett YMCA?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kennett YMCA since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kennett YMCA’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 21, 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 Kennett YMCA compare with other daycares in Kennett Square?

It is #10 of 11 centers in Kennett Square by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kennett YMCA last inspected?

Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Kennett YMCA cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $85.20 for preschool, $85.80 for young school-age, $85.80 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kennett YMCA?

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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