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YMCA Child Development Center

311 S West St, Carlisle, PA 170134.4· 193 reviews
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days

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About YMCA Child Development Center

YMCA Child Development Center is a child care center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 47 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Summer campAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 5am-9pm; Sat 7am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm (facility hours)”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsSummer camp
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for YMCA Child Development Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
47 children
License number
#CER-00258694
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 26, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The operator did not assure that each facility person received training regarding the emergency plan within 90 days of initial employment. This is evidence by staff person #10 (DOH see LIS code sheet) receiving training regarding the emergency plan on 5/11/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The operator did not comply with the CPSL. This is evidenced by the NSOR verification for staff person #6 (DOH see LIS code sheet) being dated 2/9/2026. The operator did not comply with the CPSL. This is evidenced by the NSOR verification for staff person #8 (DOH see LIS code sheet) being dated 2/5/2025. The operator did not comply with the CPSL. This is evidenced by the NSOR verification for staff person #9 (DOH see LIS code sheet) being dated 9/3/2025. The operator did not comply with the CPSL. This is evidenced by out of state clearances being received after the start date for staff person #10 (DOH see LIS code sheet). The out of state sex offender registry is dated 1/14/2026, the out of state criminal history is dated 1/16/2026, and the out of state child abuse & neglect registry is dated 2/24/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #4 on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent staff evaluation being dated 2/27/2025, which exceeds 12 months. The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #5 on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent staff evaluation being dated 2/24/2025, which exceeds 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed on 5/27/2026 in the Older Toddler room two (2) plastic bags are hanging from the hooks in the cubbies and are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months

      “The operator did not complete and update a Child Service Report and provide a copy to the family of child #2 (admission date see LIS code sheet) once in a 6-month period. This is evidenced by the most recent Child Service Report being dated 5/23/2025. The operator did not complete a Child Service Report and provide a copy to the family of child #3 (admission date see LIS code sheet) once in a 6-month period nor did the operator have the parent update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period. This is evidenced by the emergency contact information being dated 3/7/2025. The operator did not complete and update a Child Service Report and provide a copy to the family of child #5(admission date see LIS code sheet) once in a 6-month period nor did the operator have the parent update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period. This is evidenced by the most recent Child Service Report being dated 5/12/2025 and emergency contact information being dated 1/1/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “It was observed on 5/27/2026 a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed conspicuously in any of the child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “It was observed on 5/27/2026 staff person #6 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after being diapered. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “It was observed on 5/27/2026 the soiled, disposable diaper that was removed from a child whose diaper was being changed was placed on the diaper changing table and was not immediately discarded in hands-free covered can. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The health assessment for staff person #1 was not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health assessments dated 2/23/2024 and 5/4/2026, which exceeds 24 months. The health assessment for staff person #2 was not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health assessments dated 1/11/2024 and 5/8/2026, which exceeds 24 months. The health assessment for staff person #3 was not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health assessments dated 8/3/2022 and 1/5/2025, which exceeds 24 months. The health assessment for staff person #4 was not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health assessments dated 7/25/2022 and 1/6/2025, which exceeds 24 months. The health assessment for staff person #7 was not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health assessments dated 2/1/2024 and 4/4/2026, which exceeds 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The adult health assessment for staff person #3 does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #10 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation dated 2/6/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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 does not have proof of purchase of an interconnected smoke detector system that is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(3).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreement for child #4 does not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

  2. May 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 received her National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) on 2/12/25. Staff person #1 was allowed to work with children past 45 days with the missing clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1Received Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 1/31/25, which exceeded 90 days of start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff # 3 and staff #4 have 9 clock hours of annual training on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff person #1 is designated as an assistant Group Supervisor (AGS). Staff person #1 does not have on file a high school diploma or a general educational (GED) certificate on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “The health assessment on file for staff person #1 which includes a tuberculin (TB) skin test was not obtained until 2/12/25, which was 7 months after staff person #1 began to work with children. Staff person #2 first day of working with children was 3/7/25. Staff person #3 does not have on file an health assessment including a TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

  3. May 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff does not have the annual 12 hours of training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information form on file for child #1,#2, #3 did not include the addresses of individuals designated by the parent whom the child could be released to.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Children #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have on file date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1 does not have on file documentation of results of a TB test. Staff #4 Does not have on file a report of a completed health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #2 was hired 3/18/24. Staff #2 has not resided in Pennsylvania for 60 months and does not have on file clearances from Tennessee. Staff #2 does not have the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) on file. Staff #3 was hired on 3/15/24. Staff #3 does not have the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

  4. May 3, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Child #2, #3 agreements on file did not specify the child's arrival or departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Facility staff person #3 has been employed by the facility for more than 90 days. Staff member #3 does not have the required health and safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility Staff #1 mandated reporter training certificate on file was dated 8/23/17, which exceeds the mandatory requirement of renewal prior to the 60-month expiration.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1, #2 #3, #4, #5 did not have a on file a child service report completed within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The nap cots in child care rooms for young toddlers, older toddler and preschool were observed not to be labeled with each child's name for their use.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Facility staff person #3 has been employed by the facility for more than 90 days. Facility staff person has not completed training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Child #2, #3, #5 agreements that were on file did not specify the date of child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Facility staff #2 did not have on file a completed health assessment including the results of a Mantoux test.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Facility staff #2 did not have on file a completed health assessment including the results of a Mantoux test.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log on file did not documentation a fire drill was conducted between 6/20/22-9/20/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

  5. May 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #2 did not have training on file for the health and safety topics outlined in 270.31(f)(1)-(9).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have pediatric 1st aide, CPR/AED training on file at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The 1st aid kit in the Older Toddler child care space did not contain soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “Observed an un-lidded trashcan in the bathroom accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

  6. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo 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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Is YMCA Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. YMCA Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YMCA Child Development Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 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 YMCA Child Development Center care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does YMCA Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 243-2525 to ask.

What is YMCA Child Development Center's phone number?

(717) 243-2525.

Where is YMCA Child Development Center?

311 S West St, Carlisle, PA 17013. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime SACC Mooreland Elem, 0.5 miles away.

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