Building Blocks Learning and Development Ctr
580 Rosedale Rd, Kennett Square, PA
5.0· 9 reviews
Kennett YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 189
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kennett YMCA
Kennett YMCA is a child care center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 189 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 2 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 189 children
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
| Approach | Montessori |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 189 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kennett YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 189 children
- License number
- #CER-00255203
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there were two clear containers on the sink in the Preschool A classroom that contained cleaning materials that were not labeled to specify contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, and poison control center was not posted by the phone mounted to the wall in the Preschool A childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit did not contain tweezers in the toddler childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tile was soiled in the Preschool A childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, handwashing signs were not posted by the toilets in the Preschool A and Preschool B conjoined bathroom and the sink in the Toddler childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, during nap time, cots were not placed with at least 2 feet of space on three sides in the Preschool A childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room1 childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, growth and development information using the department's approved form was not established for child #1, child #2, and child #4. (See code sheet for admissions date)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the agreement reviewed and retained in the record for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5, were the original agreements and not copies.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child # 5 , did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5, did not include signatures for consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain information on the special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician assistant, or CRNP, which is need in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5, was not signed or dated to verify that it was updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medication or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, certificate of occupancy was not onsite and upon request was not produced.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that staff person #1, #2, and #3 obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. There were eleven clock hours produced for staff person #1, six clock hours produced for staff person #2, and nine hours of professional development training for staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, provider did not have written documentation of an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, provider did not have documentation of a fire drill conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, provider did not have evidence that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1 and #3 did not contain consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, the emergency contact information and financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 and child #4 did not include their health insurance policy name or number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 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 #2 did not include employment verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
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 #2 is missing a signed disclosure form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
Jun 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN PQAS CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kennett YMCA
Is Kennett YMCA licensed?
Yes. Kennett YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kennett YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kennett YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Kennett YMCA care for?
189, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kennett YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kennett 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 Kennett YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 444-9622 to ask.
What is Kennett YMCA's phone number?
(610) 444-9622.
Where is Kennett YMCA?
101 Race St, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The nearest other daycare we list is J.A.M. Christian Daycare, 0.6 miles away.