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Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary
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About Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary
Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary is a child care center in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251970
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Jan 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“While conducting my inspection I observed cleaning wipes in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the inspection, it was observed that two children who require medication did not have a completed medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual written evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
Feb 10, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a dated PPD test.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(6) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 9, did not have all the required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the inspection, it was observed child 11, did not have a medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their posted emergency transportation plan in their 2nd room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not include their date of admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4-6, & 9,10, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the inspection, it was observed that the 2nd room did not have a posted daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the inspection, it was observed that the 2nd room did not contain a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, it was observed cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet by the sink in the 2nd room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the inspection, it was observed that the 2nd room had missing outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
Jan 22, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their mandated reporter training, and staff 2 did not have their child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have an updated health assessment, and staff 2 did not have a TB shot as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, if not have their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan was missing the method for how they were going to contact parents during an emergency and after an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience, and staff 2 did not include verification of their education.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill in the last 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have a completed agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a menu posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.161(g) Sufficient number of refrigerators
“During my inspection I observed that the none of the children packed lunches were put into the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During my inspection I observed that there was no after school activities schedule poste.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During my inspection I observed that the first-aid kit was missing items. 1. tweezers 2. soap”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During my inspection I observed that there was missing electrical outlets covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have either 10 hours of health & safety training, or their 1 hour updated health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
Feb 13, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that the liability insurance for facility expired on 9/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that there was 1 hand sanitizer (toxic material) per room on tables that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the record for child 1-8 and each record did not have an admission date listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the records of child #1-8, and child records #1-8 did not have immunization records present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, per request of the staff files for staff members #1-4, a file was not produced, or onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have provisions for shelter in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the records for child #1-8. The records for child #1-8 did not include an Initial Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/13/2023, certification representative observed that 4 electrical outlets were not covered in room near the lunchroom, and 4 electrical outlets in the main care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
Jun 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A WRITTEN PLAN IDETIFYING MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO SOAP IN THE FIRST AID KIT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1- #6 FILES DID NOT CONTAIN PQAS CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary
Is Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary licensed?
Yes. Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary'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 Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 444-9622 to ask.
What is Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary's phone number?
(610) 444-9622.
Where is Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary?
1850 Hillendale Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. The nearest other daycare we list is Willowdale Children's Academy, 1.1 miles away.