Kennett YMCA at Chaddsford Elementary

3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 · Chester County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations

Kennett YMCA at Chaddsford Elementary is a certified child care center in Chadds Ford, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 51 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 51). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Chadds Ford and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#2 of 5 centers in Chadds Ford

5 Core-safety citations

46 Other citations

6 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

51 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 18, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 21

Training & qualifications 13

Emergency preparedness 9

Background checks 3

Transportation 3

Supervision 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current child abuse clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “A copy of Staff 1 (CM)'s most recent Child Abuse Clearance will be submitted to the Licensor, and a copy will be placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.”

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their annual emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff 1 (CM) reviewed Emergency Plan Training with BASE Director. Form was signed by both Staff 1 & Director and was placed in Staff's file.”

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff 1 (CM) completed Fire Safety on 2/10/2025. A copy of the Staff's PD Registry that includes completion of the course was shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.”

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have part 2 of the health & safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff 2 (JK) will complete the Better Kid Care: Health & Safety Training: Part 2. A copy of the certificate will be shared with the Licensor, and a copy will be placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.”

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual written evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff 1 (CM) signed off on their review on 3/18/2025. A copy was printed, shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Member's DHS file. Staff 2 (JK) signed off on their review on 3/7/2025. A copy was printed, shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.”

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

include two written, nonfamily references 2, did not include verification of child care experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff will obtain 2 written, non-family references and their verification of Child Care Experience. Completed references and VOE forms will be shared with the Licensor and copies will be placed in Staff Members' DHS files.”

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff will obtain 2 written, non-family references. Forms will be shared with the Licensor and copies will be placed in Staff Members' DHS files.”

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual 12 hours of childcare training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Staff 1 (CM) & Staff 2 (JK) will complete 12 hours of online trainings. Once trainings are completed, the certificates will be shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Members' files.”

Core safety Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

During the inspection, it was observed staff 3, was not aware of which student were in his group.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Staff was assigned a supervision training and coached on using Primary Care Group lanyards to know who they are responsible for”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include the annual emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Each staff will have emergency plan training at the time of employment and will be retrained annually”

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Citation Dec 9, 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)

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, was missing all the required signatures on the emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Staff obtained signature for child.”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include verification of their child care experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Director reviewed staff files to ensure all staff had required documents including verification of experience forms.”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include a health assessment on the correct form, & staff 3 did not have a completed TB test.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Each staff person will obtain a proper health assessment including dates and signatures of TB test.”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not obtain 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Each staff person will obtain 12 hours of PD training”

Core safety Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired May 2023, and staff 3 hired January 2019, did not contain a signed disclosure.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Staff 2, 3, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 2, 3, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5 did not have emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff receive emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f)

During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain their shelter and lockdown place and had not been sent out to their local municipality.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that send their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that they create their annual safety letter and send it out.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, did not have their annual fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all incoming & current staff have fire safety training annually.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, had not complete their health and safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3-5, did not have a annual written evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all staff receive a written evaluation in their file every 12 months.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, 8, and 9, did not have their child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, 6, 8-10, did not have the date of the child's admission on their agreement form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, 7, did not have a written agreements between the parent and the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all children have a completed agreement form.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 5, did not have verification of child care experience, and staff 1, 2, did not have verification of their education.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not have a health assessment or a TB shot, and staff 4 did not have a health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all staff have an initial physical, and one every two years and at least one TB shot in the file.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all staff have two written, nonfamily references in their file always.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the DHS contact information posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that the DHS contact information is posted at all times.”

Citation Jan 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3-5, did not have a annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”

Core safety Dec 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired May, 2023, and staff 3 hired January, 2019, did not contain a signed disclosure.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Staff 2, 3, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 2, 3, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”