YMCA Sacc Derry TWP
YMCA Sacc Derry TWP is a certified child care center in Hershey, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 7). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 9 centers in Hershey and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of germacital spray that was labeled "keep out of reach of children", was accessible in an unlocked cabinet. This was corrected on 5/21/26.
Documentation of the fire drill log on file at the facility listed the cafeteria as the hypothetical location for fire drills conducted on 9/11/25, 10/27/25, 11/20/25, 12/18/25 and 1/22/26.
Documentation of the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, were not updated within the past 6 months of the previous review date.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the certificate of compliance that was posted expired on 8/11/24.
At the time of inspection, the state police clearance for Staff #1 was observed to be out of date at the time of renewal - 5/22/24, as evidenced by the date of the previous clearance - 5/20/2019. Clearances for Staff #2 were also observed to be late as evidenced by the following dates: State police clearance 8/5/15 - renewed 8/11/20 Child abuse clearance 7/22/15 - renewed 8/14/20 FBI clearance 8/7/15 - renewed 8/13/20
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's medication log did not have written consent for their medication.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information was not present in the child care space where the child was receiving care.
“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.) | $33.75 | $33.75 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.75 | $33.75 |
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 YMCA Sacc Derry TWP 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 May 13, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the state police clearance for Staff #1 was observed to be out of date at the time of renewal - 5/22/24, as evidenced by the date of the previous clearance - 5/20/2019. Clearances for Staff #2…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA Sacc Derry TWP?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA Sacc Derry TWP since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is YMCA Sacc Derry TWP’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 23, 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 YMCA Sacc Derry TWP compare with other daycares in Hershey?
It is #1 of 9 centers in Hershey by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA Sacc Derry TWP last inspected?
May 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does YMCA Sacc Derry TWP cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $33.75 for young school-age, $33.75 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA Sacc Derry TWP?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Harrisburg Area YMCA.
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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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