Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary

420 Greenwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 · Chester County

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

Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations

Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary is a certified child care center in Kennett Square, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (10 of 30). 2 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 Kennett Square and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#7 of 11 centers in Kennett Square

4 Core-safety citations

26 Other citations

7 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

30 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 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

Training & qualifications 10

Records & paperwork 6

Emergency preparedness 4

Health & medication 4

Supervision 2

Background checks 2

Transportation 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

On December 18, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of the required annual 12 hours of professional development within 12 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2026): “Staff person #1 will take Better Kid Care trainings to meet professional development requirements.”

Core safety Oct 30, 2025 Incident investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On October 30, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that on 10/17/25, child #1 was supervised by staff person at all times when child # 1 sustained an injury while falling from the slide in the outdoor play space which resulted in the child receiving medical care treatment. Staff person # 1 was present in the outdoor play space with child # 1 during the incident but did not see the incident occur, due to engaging with children in care playing kick ball.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “BASE Leadership met with all on-site staff at Greenwood Elementary and reviewed the playground zoning assignments. Emergency procedures were also reviewed to ensure staff understood expectations for supervision and response.”

Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

At time of inspection, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have documented training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “Both staff persons # 2 and #3 shall receive training regarding the facility emergency plan and it shall be documented in their records.”

Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.241(b)(10)

At time of inspection, child #2,3 and 5 did not have a health assessment documented in their records.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “The parents of all children listed shall provide a copy of their child's health assessment to be documented in their records as required per regulations.”

Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have an annual evaluation completed by the director as required per regulations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “The director shall complete an annual evaluation for staff person # 1 as required per regulations.”

Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At time of inspection, the parents of child #2 did not have an updated financial agreement signed and documented in their child's record.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “The parents shall receive an updated financial agreement, and it shall be reviewed and signed as required per regulations.”

Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall have 12 hours of childcare training completed and documented in their records.”

Core safety Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: staff person #2 was observed caring for a group of children and was not in the vicinity of any permanent employee. The record of staff person #2 did not contain a national sex offender clearance or a mandated reporter training certificate. The record of staff person # 3 did not contain a national sex offender clearance. The record of staff person #4 did not have a completed disclosure statement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “Staff person #2 and staff person # 3 have been taken off the schedule and will not return until they have their respective national sex offender clearances in their staff files. Staff person #2 will also have the proof of the completion of the mandated reporter training in their file upon return.…”

Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the proof of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with the proof of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”

Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 did not have proof of the completion of the required health and safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #4 did with the proof of the completion of the required health and safety training.”

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Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking any verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility in order to serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility in order to serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”

Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)/3270.191

At the time of the inspection the director (staff person #1) was not on site, nor was a schedule for the director made available. In addition, no file for the director was available, staff on site was only able to tell certification representative that they were a new director.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “The director (staff person #1) will submit a schedule for their time working at the facility, meeting the proportionate time required for a director of a school aged program in a school building. In addition the file for the director will be submitted and available.”

Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking proof of the required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “provider will update the record of staff person #2 so that it includes the proof of the required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”

Core safety Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Supervision

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

When asked what specific children they were responsible for at the time of the inspection, staff responded by saying; "we are responsible for all of them"

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Site director did produce a document listing the primary care groups for the 3 staff on site, before the end of the inspection. Site director did identify all primary care groups.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)

At the time of the inspection the records of the staff caring for children were not immediately accessible to the certification representative available.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Site director will reach out to the administration and arrange for the file of the staff to be kept at the facility moving forward.”

Citation Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and there were no updated health records for child #1,child #2, child #3 and child #4.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Provider will obtain the health reports for child #1, child #2,child #3 and child #4.”

Citation Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not have TB results.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will obtain tb results for staff #1 and any chest xrays if needed.”

Citation Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22 to include the specific staff and duties assigned.”

Citation Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Transportation

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”

Citation Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will update the plan to include Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”

Citation Feb 17, 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 files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of child care experience. The file for staff #3 did not include a verification of education.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Provider will obtain the employment verification for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3. Provider will also obtain transcripts for staff #3.”

Core safety Feb 3, 2022 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 #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR STATE OF DELAWARE CLEARANCES.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PLACE STAFF #3 ON LEAVE, AS OF 2/3/22, UNTIL THEY OBTAIN THEIR PA AND DE CLEARANCES AS REQUIRED BY CPSL. (AS OF 2/18/ STAFF #3 HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE NEEDED OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES AND NO LONGER WORKS AT THIS FACILITY)”

Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A PHYSICAL FORM.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #3 GET A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PLACE DOCUMENTATION IN THEIR STAFF FILE.”

Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS MISSING SECTIONS PERTAINING TO SHELTERING IN PLACE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATION AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE SHELTER IN PLACE,LOCKDOWN AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND TO INCLUDE CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS.”

Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Transportation

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

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO ANNUAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES ON SITE.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS AN ANNUAL NOTIFICATION TO LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.”

Citation Feb 3, 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 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF #1 RECEIVES TRAINING IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR.”

Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #3 TRAINED IN FIRE SAFETY AND PLACE THE DOCUMENTATION IN THEIR FILE.(AS OF 2/18/22 STAFF #3 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THIS FACILITY)”

Citation Feb 3, 2022 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 #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE STAFF EVALUATIONS

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL EVALUATE STAFF AND PLACE A COPY OF EVALUATION IN THE STAFF FILES.”

Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILD FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 WAS MISSING THE NAMEAND POLICY NUMBER FOR THEIR MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE NAME AND POLICY NUMBER FOR THE MEDICAL INSURANCE OF CHILD #1 AND ADD IT TO THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”

Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND SUBMIT IT FOR REVIEW.”

“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 Oct 30, 2025 Incident investigation

1 violation 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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$25.40	$18.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$25.40	$18.60

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 —

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Mar 3, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 20, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator YMCA Of Greater Brandywine

Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (610) 444-9622

State certificate # CER-00249785

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Common questions

Has Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary 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 Oct 30, 2025 (supervision): “On October 30, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that on 10/17/25, child #1 was supervised by staff person at all times when child # 1 sustained an injury while falling from the slide in the outdoor…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary 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 at Greenwood Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 20, 2025. 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 at Greenwood Elementary compare with other daycares in Kennett Square?

It is #7 of 11 centers in Kennett Square by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary last inspected?

Dec 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $25.40 for young school-age, $25.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kennett YMCA at Greenwood Elementary?

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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