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Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner

900 South Ave, Secane, PA 19018
licensed capacity
337
open each week
5 days

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About Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner

Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner is a child care center in Secane, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 337 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
337 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Child Watch Hours: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity337 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
337 children
License number
#CER-00254754
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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  1. Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms had not been updated in a 6-month period. In room #2 there was 14 out of 14 forms not updated. In room #3 there were 19 out of 19 forms not updated. In room #4 there was 10 out of 10 Emergency Contact Forms were not updated. In room #7 there was 8 out of 18 forms that were not updated. In room #5 there was 10 out of 10 forms that were not updated. In room #6 there was 12 out of 12 forms that were not updated. In room #8 there was 19 out of 19 forms that were not updated. In room #9 there were 20 out of 20 Emergency Contact Forms that were not updated. In room #10 there were 19 out of 19 forms not updated. In room #11 there were 22 out of 22 forms not updated and 18 out of 19 forms were not updated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed that a bookcase in room #7 was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed in room #2 that the laminate on the sink cabinet door was detaching from the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2026, it was observed that an electrical outlet outside room #4 did not have a protective cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026

  2. Mar 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed that there were no signs above three toilets and three sinks in the girl's room that stated "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include health insurance coverage and the policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed in room #1, that staff 1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after diapering. In room #6, staff #2 did not wash the hands of child #2 after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed in room #4 that there were 2 electrical outlets that did not have protective covers on them, and they were accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed in room #5, that Swiffer cleaner was in the room, and it was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed that there were bookcases in room #2, room #3, room #4, room #5, room #6, room #7, room #8, room #9, room #11, room #12 that were a tipping hazard and were not attached to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, it was observed that a mirror was cracked in room #2, contact paper on a bookcase was peeling in room #9, and a couch cover was peeling and exposing the Styrofoam underneath in room #12.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025

  3. Sep 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the complaint investigation completed on 9/26/2024, Certification Representative found that internal incident reports were completed but that the parent was not given a copy of the report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

  4. May 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that there was chipped paint on the wall in room #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that the baseboard on the wall in room #5 was partially detached from the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that resting mats were ripped. There were 7 mats in room#2, 8 mats in room #3. 3 mats in room #5, 10 mats in room #7, 11 mats in room #8, 4 mats in room #9, and 3 mats in room #10.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative observed that the cubbies and/or shelves in room #5, #6, #8, #10, #11, and #12 were not secured to the wall and were tipping hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on 5/9/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for staff #1 and the 1 hour Health and Safety Update Training was not present. (See code sheet for hire date).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

  5. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner

Is Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner licensed?

Yes. Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner care for?

337, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 544-2019 to ask.

What is Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner's phone number?

(610) 544-2019.

Where is Ridley Area YMCA Childrens Corner?

900 South Ave, Secane, PA 19018. The nearest other daycare we list is Delco Child Day Care Association-H, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).