North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch
North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch is a certified child care center in Harleysville, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 8 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 9 centers in Harleysville and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, grime was observed on the surfaces of the wall, floor and base board behind the toilets in the bathroom on lower level.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.
At the time of inspection, rust was observed on the metal stall divider in the boy's bathroom on the ground floor. A water-stained ceiling tile was observed on the ceiling upstairs.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not contain a health assessment dated within the last 12 months.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
During the renewal inspection on 2/23/2023 the stall divider in the lower-level boys' bathroom had areas of rust.
During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 the upper level back exit/lobby area was partially obstructed by 3 large ladders.
During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 a large (wide style) TV was observed on a cart. The TV was not mounted to the stand to eliminate a tipping hazard.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $24.25 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $64.00 | $24.25 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $64.00 | $24.25 |
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 North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 8 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 21, 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 North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch compare with other daycares in Harleysville?
It is #3 of 9 centers in Harleysville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch last inspected?
Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for preschool, $64.00 for young school-age, $64.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs North Penn YMCA Harleysville Branch?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is North Penn YMCA.
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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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