Chesterbrook Academy
1220 Ward Ave Ste 100, West Chester, PA
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West Chester Area YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
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About West Chester Area YMCA
West Chester Area YMCA is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Summer camp |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Chester Area YMCA has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for West Chester Area YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 103 children
- License number
- #CER-00246573
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 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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Feb 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1, who is 3 years old, was left unsupervised in the Montessori B classroom by staff person #1 for approximately 4 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A sleeping mat in the 2-year-old classroom was ripped with the interior exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Teacher in the 1 year old classroom did not wash 2 children's hands after they were diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed a spray bottle of soap and water cleaning solution was on the sink in the reach of children in classroom #5”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 staff persons #1and 2 file did not include a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 chipped paint was observed under the window in the reading area of classroom #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 the blue lounge chair in the reading area of classroom #2 was torn and posed as a scratching hazard for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the mulch under the slide measured at 6cm in the outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting renewal inspection on 11//10/22 it was observed in classroom # 3 the rest mats numbered 5,7, and 10 were cracked and torn, posing a scratching hazard for children”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“While conducting renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the outside play area electrical outlet was missing a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
Aug 30, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR..”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR..”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
Aug 30, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR..”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR..”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about West Chester Area YMCA
Is West Chester Area YMCA licensed?
Yes. West Chester Area YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was West Chester Area YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Chester Area YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 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 West Chester Area YMCA care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does West Chester Area YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are West Chester Area YMCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does West Chester Area YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 431-9622 to ask.
What is West Chester Area YMCA's phone number?
(610) 431-9622.
Where is West Chester Area YMCA?
605 Airport Rd, West Chester, PA 19380. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy, 0.5 miles away.