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The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue

161 Ardmore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 · Delaware County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue is a certified child care center in Lansdowne, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 19). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 13 centers in Lansdowne and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 13 centers in Lansdowne
3 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 18, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Training & qualifications 5
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a child in the restroom and the teacher moved away from the restroom and left a child unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Staff will supervise children when they are using the restroom. The staff will position themselves where they can see into the restroom as well as the rest of the childcare space, when needed.”
Core safety Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff at the facility were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. When asked about their care group, each staff person replied that they are responsible for everyone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Children will be divided into supervision groups, and each staff person will be assigned a group that is within ratio.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not have the verification of the completion of the Health and Safety pre-service professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Staff #6 will provide documentation of the completion of "Health and Safety Training", "Getting Started in Center Based Care- Revised 2022" or they must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Until such time as the required training has been completed…”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training in their facility record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “The staff will obtain and provide documentation of at least 12 clock hours of childcare training taken within the last 12 months.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “The provider will conduct an emergency drill at the facility, document it on the emergency drill log, and keep it on file at the facility.”
Core safety Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 had a PA State Police Clearance that was under review; staff #3 and #4 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file. No clearances were observed for staff #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #3 will provide a valid PA state police clearance, staff #3 & #4 will provide a valid NSOR. Staff #5 will provide a valid PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance, and an NSOR. All clearances will be less than 60 months. Staff #3, #4, and #5 will not work in…”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #3 will provide a health assessment.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted in the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The provider will conduct an emergency drill and document it on the emergency drill log. The log will be kept on file at the facility.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill being conducted in the last 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The provider will conduct a fire drill at the facility and document it on the fire drill log.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3, enrolled on 9/6/2023, did not have a health report on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The parent will provide a health report for child #3. Child #3 will not receive care until a health report is on file.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. The provider will also develop a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and…”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3, with a hire date of 3/23/23, did not have verification of the completion of the health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #3 will provide verification of the completion of the health and safety training.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency information for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The parent will include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The provider will have the parent specify the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At the time of the renewal inspection there was no record for facility person #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “An individual record will be created for facility person #5 that contains all required documentation.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility, for staff #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff will provide verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility, for their facility record.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for staff #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #3 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3, hired on 3/23/23, did not have verification of First-aid and CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #3 will complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. by a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved program.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, #2, and #4 did not have documentation of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff will provide documentation of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training taken within the last 12 months. Any staff that does not complete the training will be suspended until the training hours are met.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 2, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Community YMCA Of Eastern Delaware County
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00251840
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Common questions

Has The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue 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 Nov 18, 2025 (supervision): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a child in the restroom and the teacher moved away from the restroom and left a child unsupervised.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 2, 2023. 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 The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue compare with other daycares in Lansdowne?

It is #6 of 13 centers in Lansdowne 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 The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue last inspected?

Nov 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Community YMCA Of Eastern Delaware County.

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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