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North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School

4081 Heckler Rd, Creamery, PA 19430 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School is a certified child care center in Creamery, PA, with capacity for 87 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 22). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #227 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #227 of 403 centers in Montgomery County
2 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 25, 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

Records & paperwork 9
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 was observed unable to name the children in their primary care group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Staff #1 has a separate list of AM & PM children, the site director has reviewed the list with staff #1 and will continue to do so until memorized.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #16 did not include the home and work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “the form has been updated and a copy sent to inspector”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #17 did not include the 6-month review on the emergency contact and the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “A copy of the updated emergency contact sheet was sent to inspector.”
Citation Mar 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment of child #1 did not include a signature by the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The health assessment will be sent to family with request to update and return with appropriate signature.”
Core safety Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/13/24 staff person # 1 file did not include FBI clearance or NSOR clearance. Staff person #2 file did not include NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Staff person #1 is new hire, both the PA child abuse & PA state criminal check were on file. FBI appointment is made and clearance will be on file before 45 day. Completed NSOR was emailed to inspector Staff person #3 NSOR was emailed to inspector”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/13/24 staff persons # 1 and 2 file did not include verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Staff persons 1 & 2 verification of experience and education were emailed to inspector”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/13/24 staff person#1 file did not include an initial health assessment or results of completed TB screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2024): “Staff person 1 TB results were emailed to inspector and health assessment appointment is 3/25/24. Completed form will be emailed to inspector by end of week”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention of shaken baby syndrome 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/13/24 staff person# 3 file did not include verification of completed 1 hour updated health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Staff person 3 completion certificate for updated health and safety training emailed to inspector”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/13/24 staff person#3 file did not include verification of annual child care training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Staff person #3 has completed 12 hrs of annual childcare training and proof has been emailed to inspector”
Citation Feb 27, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection on 3/27/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “Volunteers were noted to training section of Basic Plan section of Skippack Emergency plan. A copy of this with section highlighted sent to inspector”
Citation Feb 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the inspection on 3/27/2023 the file record for child # 1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Child's parents were given the DHS approved child health assessment to be completed by the pediatrician and be on file.”
Citation Feb 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)
During the inspection on 3/27/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Parents given form to complete updated information requst”
Citation Feb 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the inspection on 3/27/2023 the file records for staff #1 did not include a current written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “Staff #1 evaluation was not done due to changes in management and after covid. Evaluation will be done promptly”
Citation Feb 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the inspection on 3/27/2023 the file records for child#2,3 and 4 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “childrens' emergency contact forms and financial agreements will be reviewed and sighed by parents immediately”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “emergency plan training to be completed by 5/25/22”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the facility did not have safe routes posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “A safe route policy and map has been created and posted”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the file records for child #1 did not include a current complete health assessment (pages 1 and 4 are missing).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2022): “A copy of current health assessment with all pages accounted for has bene requested from parent and will be on file by correction date”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the file records for staff #2, and 3 did not include a written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “program did not run for 20/21 school year so no evaluations were done. An evaluation for the 21/22 year to be completed by 5/26/22”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the file record for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2022): “An updated emergency contact form on file noting the persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released to”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the file records for child#1,2,3,4, and 5 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “Updated emergency contact sheets and payment agreements will be on file with parent signatures for 6 month review”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the file records for individual #2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience(the verification form did not provide total hours) prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “Verification of experience on file at time of hire, copies sent”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the inspection on 5/25/2022 the file records for individual #2 did not include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “two written references on file on at time of hire, copies sent to inspector”

“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.) $67.00 $28.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $67.00 $28.80

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 87 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 22, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator North Penn YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 368-9622
State certificate # CER-00254586
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Common questions

Has North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 10, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of the inspection, staff #1 was observed unable to name the children in their primary care group.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School 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-Skipack Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 22, 2021. 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-Skipack Elementary School compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?

It is tied for #227 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School last inspected?

Mar 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.00 for young school-age, $67.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs North Penn YMCA-Skipack Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is North Penn 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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