West Chester Area YMCA
West Chester Area YMCA is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 12 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Child #1, who is 3 years old, was left unsupervised in the Montessori B classroom by staff person #1 for approximately 4 minutes.
A sleeping mat in the 2-year-old classroom was ripped with the interior exposed.
Teacher in the 1 year old classroom did not wash 2 children's hands after they were diapered.
While conducting renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the outside play area electrical outlet was missing a protective cover.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed a spray bottle of soap and water cleaning solution was on the sink in the reach of children in classroom #5
While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 chipped paint was observed under the window in the reading area of classroom #4.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the mulch under the slide measured at 6cm in the outside play area.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 the blue lounge chair in the reading area of classroom #2 was torn and posed as a scratching hazard for children.
While conducting renewal inspection on 11//10/22 it was observed in classroom # 3 the rest mats numbered 5,7, and 10 were cracked and torn, posing a scratching hazard for children
While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 staff persons #1and 2 file did not include a written evaluation.
CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR.
CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $85.20 | $85.20 |
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 West Chester Area YMCA 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 Feb 2, 2026 (supervision): “Child #1, who is 3 years old, was left unsupervised in the Montessori B classroom by staff person #1 for approximately 4 minutes.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about West Chester Area YMCA?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is West Chester Area YMCA’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Oct 29, 2025. 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 West Chester Area YMCA compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is #17 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was West Chester Area YMCA last inspected?
Oct 1, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does West Chester Area YMCA cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $96.20 for infant, $89.60 for young toddler, $89.60 for older toddler, $83.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs West Chester Area YMCA?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Greater Brandywine.
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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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