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Southern Branch YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 230
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Southern Branch YMCA
Southern Branch YMCA is a child care center in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 230 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 230 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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 230 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Southern Branch YMCA has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Southern Branch YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 230 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258006
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure the requirements under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c) are being met. This is evidenced by the fire detection system being tested on 10/11/2024 and not again until 11/22/2024, which exceeds the 30-day requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
- Aug 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 11/27/2023 in the Activity Center room there was a hole in the wall at the bottom of the chalk board frame and the baseboard was coming away from the wall. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person # 1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a health assessment dated 9/3/2021, which is more than 24 months and is no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
- Aug 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Sep 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #1 does not specify the child's departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed on 11/12/2021 the telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by each telephone in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Southern Branch YMCA
Is Southern Branch YMCA licensed?
Yes. Southern Branch YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Southern Branch YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Southern Branch YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Southern Branch YMCA care for?
230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Southern Branch YMCA accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Southern Branch 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 Southern Branch YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 235-0446 to ask.
What is Southern Branch YMCA's phone number?
(717) 235-0446.
Where is Southern Branch YMCA?
100 Constitution Ave, Shrewsbury, PA 17361. The nearest other daycare we list is Keystone Kids Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.