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Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary is a child care center in Unionville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 20 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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 has an expired PA state police/criminal clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the reported self-compliance inspection, it was confirmed by staff #1 that 2 children were left unattended in the playground during their transition from the playground to the cafeteria by staff #2 and staff #3..”
Correction due by Nov 30, 2026, per the state
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 file for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s). 2. The shaken baby/child maltreatment policy did not include the identification of child maltreatment. 3. The emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not have an updated physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #3 did not include two non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a shelter in place and lockdown emergency to include locations where staff are to go.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
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 #2 did not have A physical or TB results and the file for staff #3 was missing TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #3 is missing the PA child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation to a location away from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
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 and staff #3 were missing a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #2 did not include the verification of education or years of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #3 not include 12 hrs of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“While intervening and breaking up a fight/bullying situation, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the neck with his arm causing the child to lose his ability to breathe.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
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 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“.During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 both have ACT33 criminal clearances instead of the required employment criminal clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a section on lockdown procedures. How staff and children get to the relocation area was not addressed and the evacuation process with specific staff duties were also missing and the shelter in place locations were not identified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no fire drill log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal, certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Staff 1 did not have rap sheet attached to the State Police Criminal Clearance for pending record in record on site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that 2 electrical outlets were accessible to children and did not have protective receptacle covers on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“After reviewing staff person #3 record, staff person #3 has not completed the Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/19/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification reviewed files for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 and to date they had not completed the 2022 Health and Safety Training Update that was required to be completed by 12/31/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have lock down accommodations in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not have documentation posted regarding the submission of emergency plan updates to local municipalities and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During review of the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4, there were no health assessments in their individual files. Per requirement, within 60 days of the child's start date at the facility, the parent shall provide the initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that there was no written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4. All of these files did not have immunization records present.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the children files. The files for child #1-4 did not have initial health assessments present in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“For the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative reviewed files for staff person #2, and staff person #3 and their most recent health assessment was past the 24 month renewal period. The most recent health assessment for staff person #2 is dated 10/6/2020, and for staff person #3 the health assessment is dated 2/11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that there was not any staff files onsite for staff person #1-4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Kennett YMCA at Unionville 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 June 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. 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.
1752 W Doe Run Rd, Unionville, PA 19375. The nearest other daycare we list is Willowdale Children's Academy, 1.6 miles away.