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Kennett YMCA at Bancroft Elementary is a child care center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Kennett YMCA at Bancroft Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On May 20, 2026, during the unannounced inspection, it was found that on 4/17/26, child#1 and child#2 were not supervised by a staff person at all times, when child#1 and child#2 left the classroom (cafeteria space) to exit the side of the building to retrieve a ball.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 4/17/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, and child #2. There was no initial Health Assessment present. (See code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/17/2024, certification representative reviewed staff person #2 File and there was no evidence that staff person #2 has completed the 1 hour Health and Safety Update Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/17/2024, certification representative reviewed the files of staff #1 and staff #2. The record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include a disclosure statement, and staff #2 had expired clearances and Mandated Reporter Training. The Child Abuse Clearance, the FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, and the Mandated Reporter Training were over 60 months old. (FBI dated 9/26/18, Child Abuse dated 8/31/18, Mandated Report Training Dated 12/17/17). (See code sheet for start dates)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the liability insurance on file expired on 9/1/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents or a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no posted emergency transportastion plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain a health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include TB results and the file for staff #1 contained positive tuberculin results with no xray or evaluation for chemoprophylaxis stating that staff #1 is cleared from active TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
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 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the verification of childcare experience..”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain 2 written non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no certificate of occupancy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not obtain the 1 hr health and safety training update”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
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 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A PQAS CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 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 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN MANTOUX TEST RESULTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Kennett YMCA at Bancroft Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 444-9622 to ask.
(610) 444-9622.
181 Bancroft Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The nearest other daycare we list is Tommy Tinkers, 0.8 miles away.