YMCA SACC South Hanover
YMCA SACC South Hanover 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 8 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (3 of 8). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #2 of 9 centers in Hershey and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and CPR. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and CPR.
At the time of inspection, documentation showing that Child #1 had undergone age-appropriate screenings was not available.
Documentation showed that staff #3 had a health assessment dated 1/8/25, which is past the staff member's first day with children. (See LIS for staff's first date working with children.)
At the time of inspection, a clear state police clearance for staff #1 was not available. The clearance form on record stated, "Request still pending". Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training prior to the 60-month expiration date. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/3/18. Current mandated reporter certificate was issued on 5/4/23.
During the inspection, cleaning wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were placed in an area accessible to children.
During the inspection, it was observed that children sitting on the floor were instructed to sit at the snack table and eat their snacks. Handwashing did not occur between sitting on the floor and eating snack.
Staff person #1 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/30/22. Most recent pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 10/23/24.
Staff #1 had mandated reporter training completed on 4/3/18 and updated on 5/4/23, which is greater than 60 months. Training is complete and on file.
“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 South Hanover 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 Feb 4, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and CPR.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA SACC South Hanover?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA SACC South Hanover 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 South Hanover’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 South Hanover compare with other daycares in Hershey?
It is tied for #2 of 9 centers in Hershey by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA SACC South Hanover last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does YMCA SACC South Hanover 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 South Hanover?
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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