New Garden Early Care & Edu Center
250 New Garden Rd, Toughkenamon, PA
2.5· 24 reviews
Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary
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About Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary
Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary is a child care center in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 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
- 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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
Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246722
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/8/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 was not updated within a 6month period. Last updated 3/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/8/25, upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts a fire drill at least once every 60days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection conducted October 8, 2024 the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include any information on the services provided, the agreement did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“An emergency transportation plan was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #2 and #3 did not contain a copy of the fee agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The Disclosure Statement and the State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 were dated after the first day of the staff person working in child care. Disclosure Statement: 11/3/22. State Police: 9/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility did not have documentation of annual letter to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Pick-up and Drop-Off Procedures were not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed Benadryl for Child #1, which lacked parental written consent for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
May 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include a completed DHS FBI clearance required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
Nov 15, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired 8/13/20) and Staff 2 (Hired 5/9/05) did not include verification of certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection the provider did not have a first-aid kit in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection the provider did not have the numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by each telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 5/9/05) did not include verification of education and experience to qualify as a Director.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 5/9/05) did not include a signed disclosure statement required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection the provider did not have a current certificate of compliance posted and did not have verification of information provided to parents on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions on how to contact the regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired 8/13/20) did not include verification of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection the provider did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary
Is Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary licensed?
Yes. Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 New Garden Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 444-9622 to ask.
What is Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary's phone number?
(610) 444-9622.
Where is Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary?
265 New Garden Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374. The nearest other daycare we list is New Garden Early Care & Edu Center, 0.2 miles away.