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NDC YMCA Summer Camp

500 N Church St, Elizabethville, PA 17023 · Dauphin County
Keystone STAR 3

NDC YMCA Summer Camp is a certified child care center in Elizabethville, PA, with capacity for 126 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 33 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 33). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #51 of 111 centers in Dauphin County and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #51 of 111 centers in Dauphin County
5 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation May 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Jun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 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

Building & playground safety 10
Emergency preparedness 7
Records & paperwork 5
Training & qualifications 4
Supervision 3
Background checks 2
Food & feeding 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Observed a bottle of sunscreen Labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on top of a storage cabinet which was accessible to children in the outdoor space. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “Director took sunscreen and put in the locked cabinet inside of doorway.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the interconnected fire detection system was tested at least once every 30 days. The facility installed 3 battery operated smoke detectors in the building which were tested in lieu of testing the interconnected system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2026): “While inspector was on site we were able to get alarm in test mode and test the system.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff person #2 included fire safety training which was not updated within 12 months of the previous training. The current training was dated 05/16/2026 with the previous training dated 04/09/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “There wasn't anything to correct as the fire safety training was already completed.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Observed staff person #1 working as an assistant group supervisor (AGS); the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2026): “Director emailed person who was to send the additional hours of child care experience from sports and mentoring. Documentation was placed in their file.”
Core safety May 23, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 included a volunteer State Police Clearance dated 03/11/2025, a Volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 03/20/2025, a PDE FBI clearance dated 03/13/2025 with an appointment scheduled on 06/05/2025 to be fingerprinted for the DHS FBI clearance and a copy of the request for the NSOR certificate dated 05/30/2025. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for a group of children on 06/04/2025 and did not have complete provisional hire documents to work in a child care position at the facility. The file for staff person #4 included a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 09/14/2023 at the time of initial hire. The Child Abuse Clearance for employment was dated 07/19/2024 and was not on file prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Staff person #1 had applied for all clearances and received them a couple days after. We will be sure to not allow staff to work with children until clearances are returned even when we have PDE and volunteer ones.”
Core safety May 23, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Observed staff person #1 and #2 supervising a group of 19 younger and older school age children outside the upper rec building. One of the children was sick in the bathroom located inside the rec building while staff person #2 stood at the exterior door of the building which was on the opposite side of the room from the bathroom. Staff person #1 was outside. Staff person #2 was unable to supervise child #2 from their location at the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Plan to have scheduled bathroom breaks where all children will be at the pavilion and one staff will take their group inside to use the bathroom to maintain supervision and ratio.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Observed the shed door outside the upper rec building was open and unlocked. Observed children entering the shed for games and supplies. The shed included sunscreen, Clorox wipes, and shave cream which were accessible to the children. Observed the closet in the upper rec building containing Goo Gone, Goof off, Clorox toilet cleaner, Febreze, Disinfectant Spray, Comet and Simple Green spray cleaner was unlocked, and the cleaning products were accessible to the children. Observed a spray bottle in the closet which did not specify the content of the bottle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “We locked the Annex building closet and provided a locked file box in the shed for any items that children cannot have access to. Removed unlabeled bottle and replaced with one labeled with its contents.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The operator did not ensure emergency plan training was completed annually for staff person #3; the most recent emergency plan training was completed on 05/24/2024 which was not updated as of 06/04/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Staff person #3 was not back to work yet when we had our camp training because she was still teaching. On her first day back to work at camp we did go over the emergency plan training information.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include information regarding accommodations will be made for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions or a statement that emergency drills will be conducted annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “We will add the statement of accommodations for special needs and annual drills to our parent letter. Then we will give an updated copy to parents.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)
The trash can in the upper rec building was full and was emptied from the previous day.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “The trash can was emptied that day. We sent out a reminder to staff about closing duties and created a "closing duties" sheet to help check off duties.”
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Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The hot water temperature in the bathroom in the hallway near the upstairs gym reached a temperature of 114° F. The bathroom was observed to be used by the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Maintenance will adjust water heater temp a few degrees cooler.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed the bathroom downstairs (across the hall from the exercise room) did not have hand washing signs posted. The bathroom was observed to be used by the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “We will get hand washing signs and place in bathrooms children are using.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a Lego table in the upper rec building with loose legs causing the table to be wobbly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Maintenance will look and tighten bolts to make table sturdy.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Packed lunches brought from the child's home with potentially hazardous foods are not refrigerated. The lunchboxes are kept outside, and Ice packs are used in lieu of refrigeration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “When issue was brought to our attention, that ice packs aren't enough we collected lunches and put in refrigerator until lunch.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
An annual emergency drill was not documented within 12 months of the previous drill. The most recent emergency drill was completed on 03/14/2024 with no subsequent drill documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “We did have one beginning of July after inspector told me that it was due back in March.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system in the upper rec building was completed at least once every 30 days. The last test was documented on 11/27/2024. The main facility building does not complete a manual test of the fire detection system at least once every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “After inspection and learning even though we are not year-round program we must test fire alarms, we will be sure to conduct a test.at least once every 30 days.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The firesafety training for staff person #5 was not updated within 12 months of the previous training; the current training was completed 04/09/2025 with the previous training completed on 03/21/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Already had the training done.”
Citation May 23, 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)
The parent does not receive the original agreement. The original agreement was on file at the facility and the parent is provided a copy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Moving forward, we will make copies as soon as the agreements are signed and turned in so we can keep copies and give originals to the parents.”
Citation May 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “The missing information for child #1 was completed. Go through and make sure no blanks on forms. If there are, parents will need to complete in entirety.”
Core safety Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's Child Abuse Registry Clearance was for the purpose of volunteer, not employment as required by the CPSL. Staff #2's file did not contain verification of applying for their National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and was working as a provisional hire in a child care position. Staff #3, working as a lifeguard, did not have a signed disclosure form in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2024): “Staff #1 is on vacation and obtain their Child Abuse Clearance for purposes of employment before returning to work in a child care position. Staff #2 filled out NSOR application and it was submitted Staff #3 signed a disclosure form.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's file did not contain verification of their education prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Requested verification of their education from staff via text. It was provided and placed in their file.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's file and staff #2's file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “I emailed staff and they sent additional references which were placed in their files.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed at the time of inspection the carpet in the Upper Rec Building was stained. The bathroom floor was dirty, dusty and had a dead worm. The bottom of the toilet had hair and dust.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Carpet was cleaned and shampooed. Bathroom floors were cleaned and mopped.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)
It was observed at the time of inspection a fire drill was held on 10-9-23 and then again on 12-14-23 more than 60 days as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “It was recognized that the fire drill was held longer than 60 days as required.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection that child #1's date of enrollment was 8-21-23 and their health assessment was dated on 3-12-24, more than 60 days as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “It was recognized that the child did not have a health assessment after 60 days and the parent was asked to provide one even though it was after 60 days.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information was reviewed and signed on 8-23-23 and then again on 3-21-24 and child #2's emergency contact information was reviewed and signed on 7-21-23 and then again on 4-12-24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “It was recognized too late that the emergency contact form was past the 6 month review time period. At that point the parents were given the opportunity to review and update emergency contact information.”
Core safety Jun 14, 2023 Other state visit Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children/Staff:child ratios while swimming 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)/3270.115(a)(5)
It was observed at the time of inspection, during swimming in the facility pool, staff #1 left the pool area to take a child to the bathroom in the hallway. Staff #1 left their primary care group and the remaining 5 children assigned to them, in the pool area and out of ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “When needed staff will either call another staff member into the pool to supervise their specific group of children or staff will take the entire group with them to the bathroom. All staff will be directed on this plan which ensures that all children will be supervised.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection a blue vinyl bench cushion did was cracked and the foam was exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Tape was placed on the piece of furniture so the foam would not be exposed.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
It was observed at the time of inspection evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the outside building being used for school-age child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Evacuation route has been put on display in the school-age classroom.”
Core safety May 10, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
It was observed that at the time of inspection that the staff did not have primary care groups assigned to them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “Group lists were given to both staff with the lists of names that they are responsible for.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not have an annual documented emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “An emergency drill was observed on 5-11-22 with the date and time and list of staff and students documented”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e)
It was observed at the time of inspection the emergency plan letter to parents did not include lock-down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “Letter to parents has lockdown listed with an action plan for staff and students to follow.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
It was observed at the time of inspection that the center's pediatric first-aid and cpr was not completed by a PQAS certified instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “The YMCA trainer will have their PQAS certification and will retrain all staff”

“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.) $23.60 $23.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $23.60 $23.60

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 126 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Aug 14, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Harrisburg Area YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 5:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 362-9494
State certificate # CER-00259219
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Common questions

Has NDC YMCA Summer Camp had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 23, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 included a volunteer State Police Clearance dated 03/11/2025, a Volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 03/20/2025, a PDE FBI clearance dated 03/13/2025 with an appointment scheduled on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about NDC YMCA Summer Camp?

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

What is NDC YMCA Summer Camp’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Aug 14, 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 NDC YMCA Summer Camp compare with other daycares in Dauphin County?

It is tied for #51 of 111 centers in Dauphin County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was NDC YMCA Summer Camp last inspected?

May 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does NDC YMCA Summer Camp cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $23.60 for young school-age, $23.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs NDC YMCA Summer Camp?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Harrisburg Area YMCA.

Certified centers nearby

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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