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Southern Elementary Sacc Center

3280 Fissels Church Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327 · York County
Keystone STAR 3

Southern Elementary Sacc Center is a certified child care center in Glen Rock, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #43 of 105 centers in York County and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #43 of 105 centers in York County
2 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 12, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 5
Health & medication 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Transportation 2
Records & paperwork 2
Building & playground safety 1
Supervision 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)/3270.178
During the time of inspection, the van did not contain a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “A bottle of water was placed in the vehicle's first-aid kit. The first-aid kit contents were checked to ensure all items were accounted for.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(1)
Facility Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Basics Training. Facility Person #1 took the training on 8/30/16. This training is acceptable from 9/30/16 through 6/30/18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Facility Person #1 will complete the required 10 hour training in order to update the 6 hour training she currently holds that is no longer accepted. Facility Person #1 will not be unsupervised with children until this update is completed. If the training is not completed by 12/31/2024, Facility…”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Not unattended in vehicle 55 Pa. Code §3270.177(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection the driver of the van, was outside of the van loading the unattended children into a running vehicle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The van driver was informed of new procedures for loading children into the vehicle while it remains off. Children be attended to while boarding and exiting the vehicle at all times.”
Follow-up Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
Continued non-compliance from inspection summary SIN-00237088 A copy of the liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The comprehensive liability insurance has been placed on file at the facility in question.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #3 did not complete the required preservice training "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" or "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022" and was caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 did not have the required pre-service trainings, including, pediatric first-aid and cpr and was caring for children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Facility staff will be required to have completed the required health and safety update in order to meet compliance with DHS by January 31st 2024. Staff #2 will be scheduled to complete CPR training”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 had a current Maryland Drivers License issued on 3-17-19 and did not have Maryland out of state clearances. Staff #2 did not have a Pennsylvania State Policy Criminal History Clearance or National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on File. Staff #4's Child Abuse Registry Clearance was for the purpose of volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Facility staff will be required to have completed the required background check in order to meet compliance with DHS by February 28 2024.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's last documented emergency plan training was on 8-7-2022 and staff#2 did not have documented annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Staff and the director will review emergency plan training requirements to meet DHS requirements.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's record did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “An initial health report for the child was placed in their record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's record did not contain a health assessment and a TB test. Staff #5's health assessment was dated 9-3-21, more than 24 months from her most recent health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Facility staff will be required to have completed the required physical and TB testing in order to meet compliance with DHS by 02/28/2024”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)
It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Director will update emergency plan letter to include accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
A copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Comprehensive liability insurance will be kept on file at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff person #1's fire safety training was dated 7-27-22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Facility staff will be required to have completed the required fire safety training in order to meet compliance with DHS by January 31 2024.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and #3 did not have the required health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Facility staff will be required to have completed the required health and safety training in order to meet compliance with DHS by January 31 2024.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have an annual evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Director will review required paperwork and evaluations prior to the start of each school year. Director will complete and submit annual evaluations in a timely manner. A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2' record did not contain verification of their education and child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Staff and the director will review all qualifications prior to the start of employment, reviewing tranferring staff documents more carefully in order to meet compliance. Staff person will submit qualifications to the director by 01/31/2024.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Facility staff will be required to have completed the required pediatric first aid and CPR in order to meet compliance with DHS by February 28 2024.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)
It was observed at the time of inspection that child #1 was prescribed an EpiPen for an allergic reaction and recommendations for treatment services, including and emergency action plan, was not included.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “A health assessment with information regarding the child's Epipen and recommendations was submitted to DHS. This plan containing sensitive information is kept off site but accessible to staff should they need to know the information contained.”
Citation Dec 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
It was observed at the time of inspection that Child #1 was prescribed an Epipen. At the time of inspection there was not a medication log including written consent for administration of medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “A medication log form was given to the parent during pick the following day, completed, and kept alongside the medication in it's locked location.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain lock-down emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2022): “The letter to parents was updated to include the explanation and correct terms regarding lockdown emergency procedures. This letter was updated on the DHS board on site.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Transportation
Age of Driver = 18 Yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.174
The driver transporting children to school did not have his PADL with him during this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “The driver was was reminded that a license is required when operating a motor vehicle. He has implemented a plan to ensure his license is with him when switching from his personal vehicle to the transport van.”

“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.) $39.00 $26.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $39.00 $26.00

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Mar 14, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA Of The Roses
Hours Monday–Friday 6:45 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 235-0446
State certificate # CER-00249607
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Common questions

Has Southern Elementary Sacc Center 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 Dec 12, 2023 (supervision): “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #3 did not complete the required preservice training "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" or "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022" and was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Southern Elementary Sacc Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Southern Elementary Sacc Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Southern Elementary Sacc Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Mar 14, 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 Southern Elementary Sacc Center compare with other daycares in York County?

It is tied for #43 of 105 centers in York County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Southern Elementary Sacc Center last inspected?

Dec 12, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Southern Elementary Sacc Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $39.00 for young school-age, $39.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Southern Elementary Sacc Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of The Roses.

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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