The y S Cool Kids Club at the K Center
The y S Cool Kids Club at the K Center is a certified child care center in Drexel Hill, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 14). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, staff person #1, identified as the lifeguard did not have a valid lifeguard certification.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles and a rug that was not kept clean in the second room.
At the time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and 2 did not have verification of valid health assessments.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 1 did not include tuberculosis screening.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file of staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal and Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #1 and 4. At the time of inspection, the facility's plan did not include continuity of operations planning as required under pertinent laws and regulations.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
At the time of inspection, the director did not have verification of written evaluation for staff persons #1 and 3.
At the time of inspection, the record for staff person # 4 did not include verification of education
At the time of inspection, the records for staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 3 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare 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.) | $57.00 | $27.25 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.00 | $27.25 |
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.
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Common questions
Has The y S Cool Kids Club at the K 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 Sep 11, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of inspection, staff person #1, identified as the lifeguard did not have a valid lifeguard certification.” 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 the K Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The y S Cool Kids Club at the K Center 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 the K Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 3, 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 the K Center compare with other daycares in Drexel Hill?
It is #10 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The y S Cool Kids Club at the K Center last inspected?
Sep 11, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The y S Cool Kids Club at the K Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for young school-age, $57.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The y S Cool Kids Club at the K Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Community YMCA Of Eastern Delaware County.
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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