YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids
2712 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 1
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations
YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids is a certified child care center in New Hope, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 28 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 28). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #188 of 251 centers in Bucks County and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #188 of 251 centers in Bucks County
1
Core-safety citations
27
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 10, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
11
Emergency preparedness
6
Records & paperwork
4
Health & medication
3
Training & qualifications
3
Supervision
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Jun 10, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff 1 and 2 were missing emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Staff 1 and staff 2 both received emergency plan training and signed off that it was received.”
Citation
Jun 10, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a hole on the wall in Sprouts room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “River Crossing YMCA facilities will repair and patch hole on the wall by 7-6-26.”
Citation
Jun 10, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Chipped paint was observed in Sprouts 2 by the window
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2026): “River Crossing YMCA facilities team will touch up peeled paint and damaged paint.”
Citation
Jun 10, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
Certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire alarm not tested every 30 days. There are no testing dates of the fire alarms documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Testing dates will be documented with date and initials every 30 days.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature in the bathroom. The temperature on both sinks were 116° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “YMCA facilities team lowered water temperature to 110° F.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Acorn and Saping (room near Oak)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “YMCA facilities team ordered matching paint and will do paint touch ups as soon as it is delivered.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed broken window shade in Saping (next to Oak)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “YMCA facilities team ordered new blinds and will install as soon as delivered.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 2 was expired (6-27-24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Parent was contacted and a current physical was provided”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see the emergency drill log. Emergency drill was not documented
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Emergency drill was run in November of 2024. Documentation is attached.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last documented fire drill was 5-8-25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Fire drill was done on 7-17-25 with 16 children. Fire drill log was updated.”
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Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire alarm is not tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Fire alarm was pulled tested during inspection”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Water safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iv)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing water safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Water safety certification training was attended by all staff”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Agreement was updated to reflect the fee amount and date”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Agreement was updated to reflect drop off and pick up times.”
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Fee agreements were updated to reflect the children's date of admission.”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #3 and #4 located in room #4 had not been assigned primary care groups to have responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will create primary care groups for all classrooms that have two or more teacher.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have their emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will post the facility emergency plan in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were outlets uncovered in the children's bathroom, in classroom #1 and classroom #5. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “At the time of inspection all exposed outlets were covered.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were "keep out of reach" hand soaps on the counter tops were in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “At the time of inspection, provider moved all hand soaps from the sink.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The hot water temperature in the children's bathroom sink was 125.6° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will have someone come out to adjust the hot water temperature.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in classrooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain a water bottle. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “At the time of inspection, provider added bottles of water to the first aid kits.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not have an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will have parent bring in updated health assessment.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #2 was outdated- 12/27/2018.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will have staff person complete updated health assessment.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will add the required accommodations into the emergency plan.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities emergency drill log was outdated- 10/12/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have the updated 1hr Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will have staff take the 1hr Health and Safety training.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 needed an updated emergency contact form and fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will have parent update their emergency contact forms and fee agreement.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 needed 6hrs more of professional development training. The record for staff person #2 still needed 2hrs more of professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “Provider will have staff take the missing professional development trainings.”
“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
44 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Aug 13, 2027
Operator
River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 862-0222
State certificate #
CER-00258373
Common questions
Has YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jun 14, 2023 (supervision): “On June 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #3 and #4 located in room #4 had not been assigned primary care groups to have responsibility for supervision of specific…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 30, 2020. 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 YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids compare with other daycares in Bucks County?
It is tied for #188 of 251 centers in Bucks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids last inspected?
Jun 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs YMCA of Bucks County Clubhouse Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association.
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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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