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Jennersville YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 267
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Jennersville YMCA
Jennersville YMCA is a child care center in West Grove, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 267 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 267 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Approach | Montessori |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 267 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Jennersville YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 267 children
- License number
- #CER-00246200
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 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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- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025Visit4 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Two written references
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 were missing two reference letters and 1 year experience”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Child was left unsupervised in the restroom for about 2 minutes”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Two written references
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 were missing two reference letters and 1 year experience”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Child was left unsupervised in the restroom for about 2 minutes”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of inspection, the preschool room #7 refrigerator did not have an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“At the time of inspection, the infant classroom #1 and pre-k classroom #4 did not have a Daily Activity Schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“At the time of inspection, child #3 Financial Agreement was not signed by the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have a Financial Agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“At the time of inspection, child #2 Financial Agreement did not list the fee amount for childcare services.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“At the time of inspection, child #3 did not have an Emergency Contact Form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, child #1 Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreement did not have the required 6-month review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of inspection, child #3 did not have documentation of immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of inspection, an evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location on the level of the indoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“At the time of inspection, child #3 did not have an initial health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection, the preschool room sink cabinet containing toxic cleaning bottles labeled "keep out of reach of children" was unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
May 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Certification representative conducted an investigation. Staff person #1 fell asleep while on the clock working with the children, leaving children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on October 24, 2024, certification representative observed a stained ceiling tile in room 5, and air vents in need of cleaning in room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on October 24, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain DE clearances as required under the CPSL, and the record of staff #2 did not contain MD state police or sex offender registry clearances as required under the CPSL, or Mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on October 24, 2024, the emergency lights in rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 were not operable at the time of visual fire system demonstration at 11:15 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on October 24, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in rooms 2 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on October 24, 2024, the refrigerator in room 7 did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on October 24, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
May 9, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff left child unattended in classroom for 11 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Two children ran away from classroom group therefore left unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 02/20/24 it was confirmed that teacher put her finger in a child's mouth causing injury to child's teeth.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person #1 singled out a special needs child and tried to send child home, and also threatened to kick a child in response to the child's negative behaviors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
Oct 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection dated 10/18/2023, certification representative observed in room #7 that there was chipping plaster on the walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection dated 10/18/2023, certification representative observed in room #7 that one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During renewal inspection dated 10/18/2023, certification representative observed a shelf in room #6 was not secured to the wall and was a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection dated 10/18/2023, certification representative observed in the infant room that a crib was obstructing an exit door out of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection dated 10/18/2023, certification representative observed in room #4 toxic cleaning materials in an unlocked cabinet below the sink that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
Oct 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During the complaint investigation the certification representative determined that child #1 child #2 and child #3 did not have the updated immunization record in the file all three children was missing the 4th PCV shot.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
Feb 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“STAFF PERSON WASN'T PROPERLY SUPERVISING A CHILD LEADING TO CHILD BEING LEFT IN HALLWAY UNSUPERVISED WITHOUT THE STAFF PERSONS KNOWLEDGE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
Nov 18, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7staff files and the files for staff #7 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #2,staff #3,staff #4,staff#5,staff#6,staff#7 did not include employment verification. The files for staff #3,staff #5,staff#6 and staff #7 did not include a verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #4, staff #5,staff #6 and staff #7 did not contain 2 written non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the fileS for staff #4 and staff #7 is missing an fbi clearance and nsor certificate. Staff #7 ia missing a disclosure form as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“During the renewal inspection ,certification representatve reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #3 did not include water safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and the rear fire exit doors open out into an area where there is a pool and no barriers keeping children from entering the pool and the door dosn't close properly and is easy to open.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #3 did not contain pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files forstaff #3, staff #5 and staff #7 did not contain a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the reneewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the exit to the rear area of room 1 was locked from the outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
Nov 9, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, the cots in Room 2 were not placed with 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, the most recent date of the required CPSL training for staff #3 was dated 3/8/15, and for staff #5, 9/25/15. Staff #7, a provisional hire, was alone with children in the Young Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of an exam for communicable diseases or assessment of the suitability of staff person #8 to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for staff #1 was dated 5/16/18. There was no health assessment or TB for staff #7 (start date 10/11/21).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2021
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no immunization record on file for child #2 and child #6. There was no documentation of influenza vaccine and no exemption letter for child #3. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #5 was dated 10/30/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, the admission date was not on the agreement or in the file of child #1, #2, #4, #5, #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, there was only 1 non-family reference for staff #7 and no references for staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #6, identified as an Aide, was left alone with children in Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, there were no written evaluations in the past year for staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county or local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 11/9/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no fire safety training for staff #6 (hire date 3/3/20).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Jennersville YMCA
Is Jennersville YMCA licensed?
Yes. Jennersville YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jennersville YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jennersville YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Jennersville YMCA care for?
267, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Jennersville YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jennersville YMCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jennersville YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 869-9622 to ask.
What is Jennersville YMCA's phone number?
(610) 869-9622.
Where is Jennersville YMCA?
880 W Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool, 1 miles away.