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Bob Hoffman YMCA
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About Bob Hoffman YMCA
Bob Hoffman YMCA is a child care center in Dover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.
It describes a Faith-based approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 292-5622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian principles (YMCA of the Roses mission)) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Bob Hoffman YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245208
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 27, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documentation presented for inspection, it was found that the following fire drill dates were logged which exceeded the maximum threshold of 60-days between required drills: 12.12.25-3.3.26 [81 days] and 3.3.26 - present [155 days].”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that the facility could not present a log verifying the date[s] of the completion of an annual emergency drill within the past year or more.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documentation presented for inspection, it was found that there were no logs documenting the required testing of the alarm systems every 30-days or less. Further, at the time of inspection there were no documents presented that verified that the facility had received a fire safety inspection by a fire safety professional within the past year or more.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #1 does not contain a properly signed & witnessed disclosure statement. The file of facility person #2 does not contain a properly signed & witnessed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, a procedure for the continuity of care/operations was not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement on file for child #1 was not updated in a 6-month period between 1/5/24 to 9/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child's most recent health assessment on file is dated 5/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee
“On 11/17/23, the executive and child care directors were out of the building. Staff did not know which staff was designated in charge.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility did not provide documentation annual emergency plan training was completed.”
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) Physical examination/Mantoux TB
“Staff #2 did not have on file an initial health assessment or results from a tuberculosis screening.”
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #1 did not have on file documentation of a flu shot or a letter from the parent for an exemption of flu shot.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Facility did not provide documentation annual firesafety training was completed.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 did not have on file a current health assessment.”
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training
“Facility did not provide documentation for staff #1 annual 12 hours of training.”
- Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Sep 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility person #1 did not have on file documentation of education or verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #1's agreement that is on file does not specify the persons designated whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility person #1 has on file 1 written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
Sep 9, 2022Visit3 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility person #1 did not have on file documentation of education or verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #1's agreement that is on file does not specify the persons designated whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility person #1 has on file 1 written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bob Hoffman YMCA
Is Bob Hoffman YMCA licensed?
Yes. Bob Hoffman YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bob Hoffman YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bob Hoffman YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bob Hoffman YMCA care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bob Hoffman YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bob Hoffman YMCA's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 292-5622 to confirm.
How much does Bob Hoffman YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 292-5622 to ask.
What is Bob Hoffman YMCA's phone number?
(717) 292-5622.
Where is Bob Hoffman YMCA?
1705 Palomino Rd, Dover, PA 17315. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids Day Care II, 0.7 miles away.