Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary
Kennett YMCA at Hillendale 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 5 times. The state cited 48 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 48). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Chadds Ford and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection, it was observed that two children who require medication did not have a completed medication log.
While conducting my inspection I observed cleaning wipes in an unlocked cabinet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual written evaluations.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection, it was observed that the 2nd room had missing outlet covers.
During the inspection, it was observed cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet by the sink in the 2nd room.
During the inspection, it was observed that the 2nd room did not contain a first aid kit.
During the inspection, it was observed child 11, did not have a medication log.
During the inspection, it was observed that the 2nd room did not have a posted daily schedule.
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While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4-6, & 9,10, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not include their date of admission on their agreement form.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their posted emergency transportation plan in their 2nd room.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 9, did not have all the required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a dated PPD test.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their mandated reporter training, and staff 2 did not have their child abuse clearance.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan was missing the method for how they were going to contact parents during an emergency and after an emergency.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, if not have their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted.
During my inspection I observed that there was missing electrical outlets covers.
During my inspection I observed that the first-aid kit was missing items. 1. tweezers 2. soap
During my inspection I observed that the none of the children packed lunches were put into the refrigerator.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a menu posted.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill in the last 60 days.
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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have either 10 hours of health & safety training, or their 1 hour updated health & safety training.
During my inspection I observed that there was no after school activities schedule poste.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have a completed agreement form.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience, and staff 2 did not include verification of their education.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have an updated health assessment, and staff 2 did not have a TB shot as well.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that 4 electrical outlets were not covered in room near the lunchroom, and 4 electrical outlets in the main care room.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that there was 1 hand sanitizer (toxic material) per room on tables that was accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the records of child #1-8, and child records #1-8 did not have immunization records present.
During renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have provisions for shelter in place.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the records for child #1-8. The records for child #1-8 did not include an Initial Health Assessment.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that the liability insurance for facility expired on 9/1/22.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the record for child 1-8 and each record did not have an admission date listed.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, per request of the staff files for staff members #1-4, a file was not produced, or onsite.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO SOAP IN THE FIRST AID KIT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A WRITTEN PLAN IDETIFYING MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1- #6 FILES DID NOT CONTAIN PQAS CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY TRAINING.
“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.) | $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
Common questions
Has Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary 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 Jan 22, 2024 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their mandated reporter training, and staff 2 did not have their child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kennett YMCA at Hillendale 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 Hillendale 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 Hillendale Elementary compare with other daycares in Chadds Ford?
It is #3 of 5 centers in Chadds Ford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary last inspected?
Jan 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kennett YMCA at Hillendale 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 Hillendale 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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