Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner
Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner is a certified child care center in Secane, PA, with capacity for 337 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 17). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #118 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed that an electrical outlet outside room #4 did not have a protective cover.
During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed in room #2 that the laminate on the sink cabinet door was detaching from the door.
During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed that a bookcase in room #7 was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms had not been updated in a 6-month period. In room #2 there was 14 out of 14 forms not updated. In room #3 there were 19 out of 19 forms not updated. In room #4 there was 10 out of 10 Emergency Contact Forms were not updated. In room #7 there was 8 out of 18 forms that were not updated. In room #5 there was 10 out of 10 forms that were not updated. In room #6 there was 12 out of 12 forms that were not updated. In room #8 there was 19 out of 19 forms that were not updated. In room #9 there were 20 out of 20 Emergency Contact Forms that were not updated. In room #10 there were 19 out of 19 forms not updated. In room #11 there were 22 out of 22 forms not updated and 18 out of 19 forms were not updated.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed in room #4 that there were 2 electrical outlets that did not have protective covers on them, and they were accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed in room #5, that Swiffer cleaner was in the room, and it was accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed that there were no signs above three toilets and three sinks in the girl's room that stated "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed that a mirror was cracked in room #2, contact paper on a bookcase was peeling in room #9, and a couch cover was peeling and exposing the Styrofoam underneath in room #12.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed that there were bookcases in room #2, room #3, room #4, room #5, room #6, room #7, room #8, room #9, room #11, room #12 that were a tipping hazard and were not attached to the wall.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed in room #1, that staff 1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after diapering. In room #6, staff #2 did not wash the hands of child #2 after diapering.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include health insurance coverage and the policy number.
During the complaint investigation completed on 9/26/2024, Certification Representative found that internal incident reports were completed but that the parent was not given a copy of the report.
During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that the baseboard on the wall in room #5 was partially detached from the wall.
During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that there was chipped paint on the wall in room #6.
During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that resting mats were ripped. There were 7 mats in room#2, 8 mats in room #3. 3 mats in room #5, 10 mats in room #7, 11 mats in room #8, 4 mats in room #9, and 3 mats in room #10.
During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that the cubbies and/or shelves in room #5, #6, #8, #10, #11, and #12 were not secured to the wall and were tipping hazards.
During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for staff #1 and the 1 hour Health and Safety Update Training was not present. (See code sheet for hire date).
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $25.00 | $25.00 |
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 Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 23, 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 Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner compare with other daycares in Delaware County?
It is tied for #118 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner last inspected?
Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $52.00 for preschool, $25.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Community YMCA Of Eastern Delaware County.
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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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