Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary
265 New Garden Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 2
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations
Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary is a certified child care center in Toughkenamon, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 30). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #130 of 214 centers in Chester County 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
Tied for #130 of 214 centers in Chester County
3
Core-safety citations
27
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 29, 2026
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
10
Training & qualifications
5
Emergency preparedness
4
Health & medication
3
Transportation
3
Background checks
3
Building & playground safety
2
Citations, newest first
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “Updated health assessments including the following statement were received from parents of Child #1 & Child #5: child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Copies were submitted via email on October 20, 2025.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts a fire drill at least once every 60days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “The fire drill log was located at the school site, and a copy was submitted via email on October 9, 2025.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “The facility notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the site.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/8/2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “Staff Person #1 completed Mandated Reporter Training. A copy of the certificate was submitted via email on October 15, 2025.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “The operator signed and dated agreement forms to Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 & Child #5. Copies of signed forms were submitted via email on October 9, 2025.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “Missing arrival and departure times for Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 were added to paperwork. Copies of completed forms were submitted via email on October 9, 2025.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “Missing date of submission for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 were added to paperwork. Copies of completed forms were submitted via email on October 9, 2025.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 was not updated within a 6month period. Last updated 3/25/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2025): “Parent updated and signed- off on paperwork.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted October 8, 2024 the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include any information on the services provided, the agreement did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 11, 2024): “Update draft authorization forms to provide services and have families resign to be DHS compliant.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The Disclosure Statement and the State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 were dated after the first day of the staff person working in child care. Disclosure Statement: 11/3/22. State Police: 9/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2022): “The operator and all staff shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff Person #1 has a signed Disclosure Statement and current State Police Clearance in their file. Staff Person #1 submitted a completed PATCH Form to HR on September 9, 2022.”
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Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2023): “Emergency Plan was updated to include requirements for continuity of operations.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
Observed Benadryl for Child #1, which lacked parental written consent for administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2022): “Parent of Child #1 signed Medication Log Form for Benadryl.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The most recent updated health reports in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2022): “Staff Person #2 has a current, up-to-date physical in their file.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Pick-up and Drop-Off Procedures were not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2023): “Pick-up and Drop-off procedures were updated and are now posted at the facility.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The facility did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “A copy of the current emergency plan was sent to New Garden Township & Chester County Department of Emergency Services. Both were sent via email.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The facility did not have documentation of annual letter to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The annual letter to local traffic authorities was sent. A copy of the letter is posted at the site.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The files for Child #2 and #3 did not contain a copy of the fee agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2023): “Completed fee agreements were received for Child #2 & #3.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
An emergency transportation plan was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2023): “An Emergency Transportation Plan was completed and is now posted at the school site.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2023): “Current instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office and accessing the regulations online will be posted at the school site.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include a completed DHS FBI clearance required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Staff 1 may not work in a child care position until all documentation required by the CPSL is obtained and placed in file.”
Citation
May 19, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 and #2 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide…”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 5/9/05) did not include a signed disclosure statement required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “A copy of Staff 2's signed disclosure statement has been placed in file.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During the renewal inspection the provider did not have the numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by each telephone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “A list of emergency phone numbers has been added to site postings.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the renewal inspection the provider did not have a first-aid kit in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “A first aid kit has been placed in the child care space.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “The emergency plan has been updated to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The 'Record of Changes' has been updated to reflect this addition.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection the provider did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Certificate of Liability Insurance has been updated to include New Garden Elementary.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired 8/13/20) and Staff 2 (Hired 5/9/05) did not include verification of certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2022): “An updated certificate will be obtained to verify that training received by Staff 1 and Staff 2 included Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired 8/13/20) did not include verification of annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Staff 1 provided documentation verifying that annual fire safety training was completed.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 5/9/05) did not include verification of education and experience to qualify as a Director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Staff 2 has provided verification of education.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection the provider did not have a current certificate of compliance posted and did not have verification of information provided to parents on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions on how to contact the regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Current copy of certificate of compliance, contact information for Regional Office, updated regulations and instructions on how to access the regulations electronically has been added to site postings.”
“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
Capacity
—
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Dec 3, 2026
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-00246722
Common questions
Has Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 12, 2022 (background checks): “The Disclosure Statement and the State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 were dated after the first day of the staff person working in child care. Disclosure Statement: 11/3/22. State Police: 9/19/22.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kennett YMCA at New Garden 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 New Garden Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Nov 21, 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 New Garden Elementary compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #130 of 214 centers in Chester County 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 New Garden Elementary last inspected?
Apr 29, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kennett YMCA at New Garden 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 New Garden Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Greater Brandywine.
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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