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600 Miller St, Chambersburg, PA
3.7· 3 reviews
Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center
Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center is a child care center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 88 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 88 children
- License number
- #CER-00256337
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bottle of white out was observed in the Green room in a desk drawer that was not locked or otherwise made inaccessible to children. A Chrysanthemum, identified as toxic was observed in the yellow room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(7)(viii) Special notes
“The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #1 that lacked documentation of special notes related to problems of administration. Medication and medication logs for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack the prescriber's phone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
Mar 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child file #2 contained a valid health assessment which did not contain an updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed child file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed in the blue room, an electrical outlet on the end of plugged in decorative lights, which did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the blue room, two bottles of baby oil stored on the same cabinet shelf with cereal and other food items.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Mar 15, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“On 3/15/23 observed child file #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 contained original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On 3/15/23 observed the financial agreement for child file #1 and #3 did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3/16/23 observed ceiling vents in the yellow room, blue room, and the hallway which needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“On 3/16/23 observed dabbn fever bingo markers which did not have the non-toxic symbol in the green room. Observed shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, with the arts and crafts materials in the blue room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 3/16/23, observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers, on an extension cord next to the television in the green room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“On 3/15/23, observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the completion of the required update to the mandated health and safety training which was completed after the due date of 12/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“On 3/15/23 observed child file #1, 2, and 6 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
Mar 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space a green scooter was observed to be cracked, exposing sharp edges, potentially causing scraping or cutting.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“It was observed that a Tylenol bottle in Room #3 was not labeled with the name of a child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“It was observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child in the facility with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child # 1 enrolled 9/20/21 did not have an initial health report within 90 days of start date. Child #1 Health Report is dated 1/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that all of the toilets in all of the bathrooms lacked a hand washing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“In Room #3 it was observed that a bottle containing bleach was not stored in an original container or in a container that specifies the content.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center
Is Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 446-0533 to ask.
What is Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center's phone number?
(717) 446-0533.
Where is Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Center?
756 S Coldbrook Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201. The nearest other daycare we list is Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, 0.2 miles away.