Scenic Hills Elementary is a certified child care center in Springfield, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 18). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 12 centers in Springfield and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #5 and #7 did not list the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming.
On 3-27-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was only 1 group supervisor present with 64 children present and 70 children enrolled.
On 3-27-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period.
On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed with 43 children in the after-school space, the youngest being 7 years old.
On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #3 was unable to give the number of children assigned to their group. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were unable to give an accurate number of children while using the outdoor play space.
On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, a copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted.
On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #5 was not 18 years of age or older.
On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, 4 out of the 7 staff members present were aides.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have the health and safety update completed.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.
AT THE TIMEOF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1, 2, 3, & 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
“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.) | $26.75 | $26.75 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $26.75 | $26.75 |
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 Scenic Hills 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 May 8, 2024 (staff ratios): “On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed with 43 children in the after-school space, the youngest being 7 years old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Scenic Hills Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Scenic Hills Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Scenic Hills Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 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 Scenic Hills Elementary compare with other daycares in Springfield?
It is #1 of 12 centers in Springfield by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Scenic Hills Elementary last inspected?
Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Scenic Hills Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $26.75 for young school-age, $26.75 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Scenic Hills Elementary?
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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