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YWCA of Hanover Day Care

23 W Chestnut St, Hanover, PA 17331
licensed capacity
192
open each week
5 days

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About YWCA of Hanover Day Care

YWCA of Hanover Day Care is a child care center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 192 children, serving school-age children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
192 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity192 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for YWCA of Hanover Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
192 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250814
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 22, 2026Visit5 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 did not have on file the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate or documentation that mandated reporter training was completed. Staff #1 did not have documentation that the PA State Police criminal Clearance was applied for or a copy of clearance on file. Staff #2 did not have on file the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate or documentation that mandated reporter training was completed. Staff #2 did not have documentation on file that DGS required FBI clearance was applied for or if clearance was received. Staff #3 did not have on file the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate or documentation that mandated reporter training was completed. Staff #3 did not have on file that the DHS required FBI clearance was applied for if the clearance was received. Staff #4 and #5 did not have documentation on file that mandated reporter training was completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training

      “Staff #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6 did not have on file documentation of completion of water safety training,”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff person #6 last health assessment on file was dated 5/31/24, more than 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1, #2, #3,, #4, #5 do not have on file documentation that demonstrates that Health and Safety Training was completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #1, #3, #4 did not have 2 written references attesting to person's suitability on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

  2. Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191/3270.192(4) Individual Records/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a complete individual file. The file for staff person #1 was not complete with a signed and dated disclosure statement, DHS FBI Clearance, and NSOR Certificate. The missing documents were located in either a different office of the facility with an HR personnel and/or in staff person #1's personal binder. (This was corrected on site by placing all required documents in an individual file for staff person #1.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

  3. Dec 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “A medication log for child #8 has not been established by the operator for prescription medication on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed in the toddler 2 classroom, a buildup of dirt and dust on the toy shelves accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The service agreements on file for children #1, #,2, #3, and #7 do not specify services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form on file for child #2 does not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact forms on file for children #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 do not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 11/12/25 - 12/16/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

  4. Jul 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The individual files for staff persons #4 and #5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 3/7/25 and the previous training was completed on 3/2/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate for staff person #1 is dated 6/13/25 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated7/26/22. The file for staff person #2 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate for staff person #2 is dated 1/7/25 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 12/7/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

  5. Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “It was indicated by two staff members that staff person #1 was heard speaking to a child using inappropriate language.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

  6. Dec 17, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Health and Safety training for staff person #2 is dated 10/9/24. Staff person #3 did not complete the required Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Mandated Reporter training for staff person #3 is dated 12/13/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2 did not submit the NSOR Certificate application on or before their hire date (see LIS sheet). The NSOR Certificate for staff person #2 was not received until 11/25/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 7/2/24-8/8/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed in the Toddler 2 classroom, plastic grocery bags were stored in an unlocked cupboard and accessible to young toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed in the bathroom within the upper school-age classroom, that there was no handwashing signs posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed in the toddler 1 and Pre-k classrooms that walls, step stools, shelving surfaces, and toys accessible to children were not kept clean and dirty with unwashed grime. It was also observed in the Pre-k classroom, an unlocked drawer containing utility knives and scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed in the Pre-K classroom an unlocked cupboard under the sink that contained cleaning sprays and shaving cream accessible to children. It was observed in the bathroom within the upper school-age classroom, an unlocked closet containing disinfectant cleaning wipes and cleaning sprays accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

  7. Jul 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/8/24-4/16/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

  8. Feb 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff person #1 physically punished child #1 by dragging the child by one arm across the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

  9. Dec 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact forms for children #3, #8, and #10 do not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “Agreement forms for children #1 - #10 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool A classroom indicated a temperature of 59° F. The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool B classroom indicated a temperature of 52° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

  10. Dec 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Child files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 contained the original agreement forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Operability of the fire detection devices have not been tested every 30 days and documented to have occurred.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed in the Preschool A and PreK bathrooms that protective outlet covers were missing at outlet receptacles near the sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “It was observed in the one-year old, two-year old, Preschool A, Preschool B, and Pre-k classrooms that the hot water accessible to children exceeded a temperature of 110° F. Temperature of water was measured at 113.7° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “It was observed in the Preschool A and PreK classrooms that the excursion bags containing first-aid kits are stored in a location accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

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  1. Dec 27, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “It was observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “It was observed that the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations or instructions with how to contact the appropriate regional child care office posted for parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “The medication log on file for Child #1 was not signed and did not contain written consent for administration of medication (Miralax).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “It was observed that the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location. It was also observed that the separate school-age building did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “It was observed in the Preschool A, Pre-K, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, School Age (upper) and school age lower that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “It was observed in the Preschool A classroom that there were 3, plastic, four-drawer high storage units unsafely stacked on top of one another in the children's bathroom posing a potential tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “It was observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “It was observed that the first aid kit in vehicle #1 and #4 did not contain gloves or tweezers. The first aid kit in vehicle #2 and #3 did not contain gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

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 YWCA of Hanover Day Care licensed?

Yes. YWCA of Hanover Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YWCA of Hanover Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YWCA of Hanover Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 YWCA of Hanover Day Care care for?

192, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does YWCA of Hanover Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YWCA of Hanover Day Care's hours?

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

How much does YWCA of Hanover Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 637-2125 to ask.

What is YWCA of Hanover Day Care's phone number?

(717) 637-2125.

Where is YWCA of Hanover Day Care?

23 W Chestnut St, Hanover, PA 17331. The nearest other daycare we list is Nation of Faith Daycare, 0.4 miles away.

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