Scholars Academy of Harrisburg
4601 Devonshire Rd Suite 103, Harrisburg, PA
YMCA SACC Friendship Y
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About YMCA SACC Friendship Y
YMCA SACC Friendship Y is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 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 31 rules across 6 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA SACC Friendship Y has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA SACC Friendship Y
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 141 children
- License number
- #CER-00251635
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 31 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #2 included a health report which was not on file within 60 days of their first day of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The initial health report for child #2 was dated 12/24/2024.”
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #2 did not include a copy of the child's immunization record within 60 days of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The health report received on 12/24/2024 did not include the child's immunization record.”
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report for child #2 and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not have an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 included a health report dated 01/31/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. The file for child #2 included a health report dated 12/24/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. The file for child #3 included a current health report dated 10/06/2025 with the previous health report dated 08/23/2024.”
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The initial and/or subsequent agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to be in the child's file. The facility did not copy the agreement to place in the file and did not provide the original agreement to the parent.”
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement for child #4 did not include the date of the child's admission. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1 and #2 did not include a child service report (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The file for child #1 included a current CSR dated 10/13/2025 with the previous one dated 12/30/2024. The file for child #2 included a current CSR dated 10/21/2025 with the previous one dated 12/24/2024. There were no additional CSR's on file within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement for child #1 and #2 was not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6-months. The financial agreement for child #1 was updated on 08/11/2025 with the previous update on 09/10/2024. The financial agreement for child #2 was updated on 09/09/2025 with the previous update on 09/06/2024.”
Jul 7, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training
“Observed staff person #1 supervising a group of 5 school-age children in the pool. Staff person #1 did not have current water safety training, the most recent training was completed on 06/08/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“Observed prescription and non-prescription medications in the "go-bags" which were not locked or in an area that is out of reach of children. The "go-bags" were on the ground in the grassy area next to the pool while the group was swimming. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Observed the hot water temperature of the sink on the right side located in the boys bathroom reached a temperature of 118° F. Observed the hot water temperature of the sink on the left side located in the girls bathroom reached a temperature of 117° F. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 did not include the final results of the NSOR clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The file included a request dated 05/31/2025 without the final results on file. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed packed lunches brought from the child's home containing perishable items are not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
Jan 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1 did not include a child service report with information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The most recent report was completed on 12/30/2024 with the previous repot completed on 11/29/2023 with no additional reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a can of shaving cream in an unlocked lower cabinet in the preschool classroom which was accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The operator did not ensure facility person #1 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment and on an annual basis. Emergency plan training was not documented for facility person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The designated staff person responsible for manually testing the fire detection system did not ensure testing was completed at least once every 30 days. The following dates exceeded the 30-day requirement: 05/01/2024 - 06/03/2024, 08/01/2024 - 09/03/2024, 11/01/2024 - 12/02/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 10/21/2024 with the previous health report dated 05/24/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
Jun 24, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #2 was unable to identify the names and whereabouts of the children assigned to their group. Staff person #2 was assigned to 4 children and identified 3 children in the pool. The fourth child, Child #1, was not swimming on the date of the inspection and was sitting on a grassy slope away from the pool. Staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct, and assess child #1 from their location in the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed and documented at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. The file included 5 hours of documented training between 08/2022 - 08/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Observed the hot water temperature iof the sinks located the men's and woman's bathrooms, which are used by children in care, reached a temperature of 114° F - 119° F. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for facility person #3 did not include a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The director did not ensure a written evaluation for staff person #2 was completed within 12 months of the previous evaluation. The current evaluation on file was dated 11/20/2023 with the previous evaluation dated 07/06/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a large bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a counter in the preschool classroom which was accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A child service report for child #1 and #2 providing information to the family about the child's growth and development was not completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #1 included a CSR which was completed on 11/30/2023 and was completed more than 6 months from the child's enrollment date (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #2 did not include a child service report within 6 months of the child's enrollment date (see LIS code sheet). Child service reports are completed annually in lieu of every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed plastic toys bins on the shelf in the preschool classroom which were cracked. Observed a middle shelf on the toy bin shelf which was loose due to the shelf bracket no longer being attached to the shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed the men's bathroom used by children in care did not have handwashing signs posted at each toilet and sink. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 included a health report which was not completed within 12 months of the previous health report as required for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 08/29/2023 with the previous dated 03/21/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
Aug 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.115(a)(5) Staff assigned to specific children/Staff:child ratios while swimming
“Continued noncompliance previously cited on 07/21/2023. Observed a group of 47 school age children swimming during an excursion. When asked to identify their groups, staff identified a total of 46 children. 1 of the children was not identified by staff. Staff:child ratio while children are swimming is 1:6 for YSA and 1:8 for older school age. Initially staff person #5 stated there were 48 children. Staff person #1 identified 3 children. Staff person #2 identified 5 children. Staff person #3 identified 5 children. Staff person #4 identified 6 children. Staff person #5 was an extra staff person and was not assigned to a specific group. Staff person #6 identified 6 children. Staff person #7 identified 5 children. Staff person #8 identified 4 children. Staff person #9 identified 6 children. Staff person #10 identified 6 children. When asked a second time each staff person identified the same children in their groups. When the children were assembled into their assigned groups, it was discovered that staff person #7 had 6 children (not 5 as previous identified) in their group and staff person #7 had missed one of the children the first 2 times they were asked to identify their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
Jul 21, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.115(a)(5) Staff assigned to specific children/Staff:child ratios while swimming
“Observed a group of 39 school age children swimming during an excursion. When asked to identify their groups staff identified a total of 35 children. 4 of the children were not identified by staff. Staff:child ratio while children are swimming is 1:6 for YSA and 1:8 for older school age. Staff person #1 identified 6 children. Staff person #2 identified 6 children. Staff person #3 identified 6 children. Staff person #4 identified 6 children. Staff person #5 identified 5 children and staff person #6 identified 6 children. Staff person #7, #8 and #9 stated they were extra staff and were not assigned to a specific group.”
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for swimming. Child #1 was observed in the pool while on an excursion that included swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.21/3270.115(a)(6) General Health and Safety/Lifeguard training/supervision
“Observed staff person #10, the person certified in lifeguard training, was the only lifeguard on duty while other patrons were swimming at the same location. The lifeguard was also employed by the swim club and was requested to guard the entire pool while the children from the facility were also swimming at the location.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon arrival, observed staff person #5, standing outside the entrance to the locker room while one of the children was using the bathroom located in the locker room. Staff person #5 was unable to see, hear, direct and assess the remaining 4 children in their group, who were in the pool from their location at the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
Jan 24, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed the sinks and the handicap stall in the women's bathroom lacked hand washing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 and child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #3 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The annual emergency drill conducted in Spring 2022 was not documented and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A written evaluation for staff person #1 was not completed every 12 months; the most recent evaluation on file was completed on 12/29/2022 with the previous dated 06/25/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet in the preschool classroom which lacked a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 did not include an updated health report at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health report on file was dated 01/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement for child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Observed the bathroom in the hallway across from the child care classrooms was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 03/04/2022, observed the file for child #3 (enrollment date 11/29/2021) included an initial health report which was not submitted within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility; the health assessment on file was dated 02/04/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“On 02/17/2022, observed the written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“On 03/04/2022, the file for child #1, a 3-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization. The file for child #2, a 4-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training
“On 03/11/2022, observed staff person #1 and #2 did not have current water safety instruction while on the pool deck supervising children swimming in the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA SACC Friendship Y
Is YMCA SACC Friendship Y licensed?
Yes. YMCA SACC Friendship Y is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA SACC Friendship Y last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA SACC Friendship Y had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 SACC Friendship Y care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does YMCA SACC Friendship Y accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA SACC Friendship Y'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 YMCA SACC Friendship Y cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 935-9622 to ask.
What is YMCA SACC Friendship Y's phone number?
(717) 935-9622.
Where is YMCA SACC Friendship Y?
5000 Commons Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112. The nearest other daycare we list is Scholars Academy of Harrisburg, 0.4 miles away.