Southern Elementary Sacc Center
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.
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During the time of inspection, the van did not contain a bottle of water.
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.
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.
Continued non-compliance from inspection summary SIN-00237088 A copy of the liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
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.
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.
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's record did not contain a health assessment.
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.
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.
A copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises was not on file at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff person #1's fire safety training was dated 7-27-22.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and #3 did not have the required health and safety training.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have an annual evaluation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain lock-down emergency procedures.
The driver transporting children to school did not have his PADL with him during this inspection.
“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
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.
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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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