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Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary

1589 Johnson Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202

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About Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary

Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary is a child care center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
Thursday6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
Friday6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254679
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Feb 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The facility was observed to lack a sign on which hand-washing requirements are written posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

  2. Feb 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “On 2/14/25 observed the documented fire drill log revealed that the most recent fire drill conducted and documented was performed more than 90 days after the previously completed fire drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 2/10/25 observed staff file #2 contained an invalid criminal background clearance which was 20 months old, and the clearance status was listed as request pending.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(3) Associate's + 3 yrs

      “On 2/10/25 observed staff file #3 did not contain documentation of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 2/14/25 observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On 2/10/25 observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #1 began providing initial service in a childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

  3. Feb 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files of children #1 and #3 had late initial health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. The emergency contact form notated "inhaler as needed" by enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

  4. Feb 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days if hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file of staff #2, an assistant group supervisor lacked documentation to support the position due to the fact there were 1,032 hours of experience on file rather than 1,250 hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of staff #1 lacked a valid FBI clearance due to the fact it was not requested through the Department of Human Services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “The file of staff #2 had an invalid TB test at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated more than 12 months prior to start date (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file of staff #3 had a late health assessment due to the fact the assessment was dated 1-26-22 (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

  5. Feb 15, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 had a start date of 5/10/21 with documentation of completing the health and safety training on 1/9/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff #2 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “On 2/16/22 the Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility had documentation that fire drills were conducted on 3/12/21, 6/23/21, 7/28/21, 9/29/21, 10/29/21, and 12/15/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 had a hire date of 5/10/21 with documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed on 12/20/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The files of Children #1 and #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. Child #1 had a start date of 9/14/21 with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures dated 10/12/21. Child #3 had a start date of 8/30/21 with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures dated 10/21/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #4 were not updated by 1/6/22 when the regulation was reinstated. Child #4's emergency contact was signed on 7/9/21 with no review. Child #4's agreement was signed on 6/30/21 and then reviewed on 1/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The files of Children #1 and #3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form prior to admission. Child #1 had a start date of 9/14/21 with signed parental consent for emergency medical care dated 10/12/21. Child #3 had a start date of 8/30/21 with signed parental consent for emergency medical care dated 10/21/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The files of Children #2 and #3 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 2/16/22 observed a cracked white bucket containing connector toys creating rough edges in the wooden cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. The operator provided documentation of the same hypothetical location for the fire on 6/23/21 and 7/28/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary

Is Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary licensed?

Yes. Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.

Does Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 263-8508 to ask.

What is Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary's phone number?

(717) 263-8508.

Where is Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights Elementary?

1589 Johnson Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Littles Child Care Center, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).