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Kennett Ymca

Kennett Square, PA · Chester County
101 Race St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Quick Facts

Capacity
189 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 444-9622
101 Race St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255203
License Issued
Jun 27, 2026
Active Through
Jun 27, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is the largest provider of childcare in Chester County. Why worry about what your child is doing after school when you can get them into the action with the Before and After School Care Program! Our programs are loaded with activities that parents and kids love. Trained staff activate kids with everything from homework help to fun games and art projects. Y Before and After School Care is open to all and financial assistance is available. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-09-04 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, during nap time, cots were not placed with at least 2 feet of space on three sides in the Preschool A childcare space.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lead Teacher in Preschool A rearranged the classroom to allow for the correct amount of space around each cot during rest time. A picture of the new classroom set up as well as picture of the cot placement map was submitted via email on April 11, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room1 childcare space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon receiving the Plan of Corrections, a written plan of daily activities was created and posted in Room 1 childcare space. A picture was submitted via email on April 24, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, growth and development information using the department's approved form was not established for child #1, child #2, and child #4. (See code sheet for admissions date)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon receiving the Plan of Corrections, Lead Teachers, completed the Child Service Reports for child #1 (HB), child #2 (EC) & child #4 (ST). Upon parent review and signature, the forms will be submitted via email.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the agreement reviewed and retained in the record for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5, were the original agreements and not copies.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon receiving the Plan of Corrections, copies were made of the original agreements. Originals were sent home with parents and copies were filed away in student files. Pictures were submitted via email on April 24, 2025 to show the difference between the originals and the copies.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child # 5 , did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5, did not include signatures for consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain information on the special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician assistant, or CRNP, which is need in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5, was not signed or dated to verify that it was updated within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents signed off on initial fee agreements & draft authorization forms. Parents also completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medication or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents complete the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parent Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents completed the DHS Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form. It was submitted via email on April 17, 2025.
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that staff person #1, #2, and #3 obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. There were eleven clock hours produced for staff person #1, six clock hours produced for staff person #2, and nine hours of professional development training for staff person #3.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training hours with a PQAS certified instructor were submitted via email on April 14, 2025. (President's Day Training Conference 2025)
2025-04-10 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: On April 10th, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there were two clear containers on the sink in the Preschool A classroom that contained cleaning materials that were not labeled to specify contents.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand Soap' labels were placed on both bottles. A picture of labeled bottles was submitted via email on April 10, 2025.

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