Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary
Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary is a certified child care center in Atglen, PA, with capacity for 179 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (5 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #78 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have the required out of state clearances on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not specify a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not specify 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a letter explaining the emergency procedures to parents.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the toddler outdoor play area had mulch for the play surface.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have a health report on file. The child only had an immunization record.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for staff #1 did not have verification of education.
Observed chipped paint in classroom bathroom.
Observed chipped paint over sink and behind trashcan in room 4 bathroom.
Observed bathroom in room 4 toilet and floor with old dried urine on it.
“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $68.40 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $68.40 | $29.00 |
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 Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 14, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have the required out of state clearances on file at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 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 Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #78 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.20 for young toddler, $67.20 for older toddler, $59.00 for preschool, $68.40 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Octorara YMCA at Octorara Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Greater Brandywine.
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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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