North Penn YMCA-Vernfield Elementary
North Penn YMCA-Vernfield Elementary is a certified child care center in Telford, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #148 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the current completed first aide training.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the current completion of fire safety training.
At the time of the inspection there were not any current staff evaluations for staff person #1 or #2 in the staff files.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not contain a current valid mandated reporter training. At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 contained an incomplete FBI clearance dated 1/24/18
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a health assessment dated 9/27/22, the record of staff person #4 had a health assessment dated 4/6/22.
At the time of the inspection the most recent first aide training certification in the record of staff person #1 expired on 10/22/24, the most recent first aide training certification in the record of staff person #3 expired on 9/10/24, the most recent first aide training certification in the record of staff person #4 expired on 6/15/24
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 did not contain the current year's 12 hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection in the records of the staff on site at the facility, the following areas of non compliance were observed. Staff records were lacking complete verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility that would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing at the facility. Specifically: the record of staff person #1 (missing both education and experience) and staff person #3 (only missing experience only)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had a emergency contact with no insurance information.
At the time of the inspection there was no individual record at the facility for staff person #2
On 3/29/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a PA State Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. The PA State Criminal Clearance on file was obtained for volunteer purpose.
On 3/29/23, at time of inspection, Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 have been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 immunization records did not contain an annual influenza vaccine as required by the ACIP.
On 3/29/23, at time of renewal, Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 3/29/23, at time of inspection, Child #1, #2, #3 and #5 Finanancial agreements were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
On 2/22/22, during renewal inspection, results from the NSOR Clearance as required by CPSL was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 (hire date 12/9/19).
“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
Common questions
Has North Penn YMCA-Vernfield 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, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not contain a current valid mandated reporter training. At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 contained an incomplete FBI clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about North Penn YMCA-Vernfield Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Penn YMCA-Vernfield Elementary 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-Vernfield Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 2, 2020. 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-Vernfield Elementary compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #148 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was North Penn YMCA-Vernfield Elementary last inspected?
Dec 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does North Penn YMCA-Vernfield Elementary 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-Vernfield Elementary?
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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