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North Penn YMCA-West Broad ST Elementary School

342 W Broad St, Souderton, PA 18964 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 1

North Penn YMCA-West Broad ST Elementary School is a certified child care center in Souderton, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 33 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (13 of 33). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 7 centers in Souderton and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#4 of 7 centers in Souderton
2 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 18, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 13
Training & qualifications 7
Records & paperwork 6
Supervision 2
Health & medication 2
Transportation 2
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the inspection the following was not on file at the facility: A. Written agreement between school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants. B. Written policies to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. C. Emergency plan did not address continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility's persons including volunteers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Strategies for copy with crying/fussing/distraught child, Shaken baby syndrome policy, child maltreatment policy, and Continuity of Childcare were posted at site. copies were emailed to inspector for review”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not have a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Emergency plan Attachment 6 was updated to show a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible. See Attachment 6 emailed to inspector, highlighted areas show responsible parties”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Emergency plan was updated to show a method for facility persons to inform parents that emergency has ended and provide instructions See Lockdown annex & Attachment 6 emailed to inspector, highlighted areas show responsible parties”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “There are no infants/toddlers in school age care program. Attachment 14 of Emer. Plan has been updated with names of children with medication or special needs as well as faculty member responsible for their accommodations and medication.”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their annual emergency drill conducted. and logged at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Emergency drill was conducted and posted on board. Photo proof emailed to inspector.”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
At the time of the inspection facility's emergency plan did not have shelter in place plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Emergency plan was updated to include shelter in place, lock down, and shelter locations. Attachments with maps were included as well as copies emailed to inspector”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
At the time of this inspection facility's emergency plan did not have a plan for evacuation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Emergency plan was updated to include evacuation plan along with location to evacuate too. Attachment 5 with maps were included as well as copies emailed to inspector”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Copy of updated emergency plans were sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency. Copies of email and forms were sent to inspector for review”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the facility persons #2 and 3 did not have verified completed education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Staff #2 has college degree on file, HS diploma also on file and copy sent to inspector for review Staff #3 has college degree on file. She has reached out to school district and Dept of Educ to obtain copy of HS diploma, currently no reply. Copies of communications sent to inspector for review”
Core safety Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8)
At the time of inspection facility persons #3, 4 and 5 did not have water safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “As discussed with inspector, school age care program staff in a school facility that does not swim are not required to take Water safety training”
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Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(e)/3270.182(7)
At the time of inspection facility did not have a file contacting any of the children's injuries nor was it kept in the child's chart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Copies of injury reports kept on site as well as originals are kept in main office. Picture of site copies sent to inspector.”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(e)
At the time of inspection there was no emergency plan or letter to parents explaining the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Emergency plan and copy of parent letter posted on parent board at site. Pictures sent to inspector. Letters went home to parents at beginning of school year”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of inspection facility did not emergency plan reviewed annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Updated emergency plan is reviewed with staff at the start of each school year. The 24/25 plan was updated but the date not corrected, This has been fixed and copy sent to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility persons 2 and 3 did not have Mantoux testing with date on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Staff #2 and #3 have updated their Mantoux testing and copies are on site. copies of completed Mantoux tests sent to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of inspection facility did not have pick up / drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Pick up and drop off procedures are posted on parent board. Copies sent to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection an annual emergency drill was not conducted or documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Copies of fire drill and annual emergency drill logs are posted on parent board at site. Pictures sent to inspector.”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
At the time of inspection there was no fire drill completed every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “ire drills have been conducted and the log posted on parent board. Drills have been done monthly starting 9/24/24. A copy of the log has been sent to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection facility did not proof of sending emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to the local municipality and county EMA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Director submitted emergency plan to local municipality and county on 2/27/25”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Emergency plan has routs in case of emergency and it has been sent to local authorities and county. Program does not transport children”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have written policies on the following three policies: recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The required shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment polices are posted on parent board at site. Pictures sent to inspector.”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection facility person #3 did not have pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Staff person #3 pediatric first aid/cpr training is completed and proof emailed to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of inspection facility person #3 did not have annual Fire Safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Staff person #3 completed annual fire safety training on 2/1/25 however certificate was not in file on site. Copy immediately placed in staff's file at the site and copy sent to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The evaluations was in HR files at main office. Copies were immediately made and the staff files on site were updated with them. Copies sent to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
At the time of inspection there was no director hired at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “A group supervisor/director will be on site at all times during the program's open hours. Her file is on site for review and sent to inspector.”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have their verification of experience #3 did not have verified education and experience and facility person #5 did not have their transcription to verify their major on file on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “staff#3 transcripts and verification were updated and copies sent to inspector with copy at site as well staff #5 notified to get a copy of transcripts for Penn State College and copy of HS diploma.”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility persons #3 and #5 did not have Mandated reporter training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “both staff have mandated reporter training completed Staff #3 & 5 completed 2/1/25 copies sent to inspector”
Citation Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection facility person 1 did not have 2 nonfamily reference, facility person #4 only have 1 nonfamily reference on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Reference added to staff and site files for staff #4. copies sent to inpsector”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.34(c)
At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director onfile
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that a qualified director is hired and on site at the facility and submit a completed file to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Core safety Dec 16, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/22 it was observed a total of 15 children present in the child care space when staff person #2 was asked for total count of children staff person #2 stated there was 14 children present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “We discussed and emailed staff regarding the supervision of children. Staff is instructed to complete supervision training under Better Kids Kare. Supervision training includes: team work, counting children, playground supervision”
Citation Dec 16, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/22 it was observed that staff person # 2 file did not include emergency Plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “Staff #2 is new hire, he will be getting 1 on 1 emergency plan training with youth director and certificate will be provided. We will send copy”
Citation Dec 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/22 it was observed staff persons#2 and 3 file did not include annual evaluations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “Staff members 2 is a new hire, start date 9/29/22. He will have annual evaluation after his 1 year anniversary. Staff person #3 will be evaluated by director promptly”
Citation Dec 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/22 it was observed staff person #3 file did not include written reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “Staff person #3 will have reference on file and we will send copies”
Citation Dec 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/22 it was observed the facility did not provide information for parents to access regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “current cert of compliance will be posted in location where parents have access and copy of regulations will be placed there as well”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 3, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator North Penn YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 723-0574
State certificate # CER-00246919
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Common questions

Has North Penn YMCA-West Broad ST 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 Jan 29, 2025 (supervision): “At the time of inspection facility persons #3, 4 and 5 did not have water safety training.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about North Penn YMCA-West Broad ST Elementary School?

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

STAR 1, effective Jun 3, 2019. 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-West Broad ST Elementary School compare with other daycares in Souderton?

It is #4 of 7 centers in Souderton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was North Penn YMCA-West Broad ST Elementary School last inspected?

Oct 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does North Penn YMCA-West Broad ST 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-West Broad ST 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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