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North Penn Ymca-franconia

Franconia, PA · Montgomery County
366 Harleysville Pike, Franconia, PA 18924
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 723-3569
366 Harleysville Pike
Franconia, PA 18924
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253198
License Issued
Apr 26, 2026
Active Through
Apr 26, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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We strive to provide positive learning experiences and opportunities, and wholesome recreational activities for all children through our day care, summer camp, preschool, kindergarten, and before and after school programs.

Our child care programs offer a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive throughout the North Penn, Souderton Area, and Perkiomen Valley school districts.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 1 , having served the facility over two weeks, was lacking the emergency plan training for the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff #1 completed emergency plan training on 2/10/26, certificate of completion sent to inspector
2026-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record opf staff person # 4 , having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking proof of the completion of pediatric first aide as required under health and safety preservice training

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff #4 is no longer employed by North Penn YMCA
2026-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 3 was lacking the specific FBI clearance required for childcare.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 completed FBI fingerprinting on 12/30/25, results never received. On 2/11/26, staff member had fingerprinting done again and is removed from childcare site until certificate of completion received with results of fingerprinting
2026-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following staff records did not contain the verification of the required number of childcare hours that would qualify them for the position they have been identified as. Staff person #3 and #4

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 is no longer in employment of North Penn Ymca. Staff #3 # has verification on file and copies sent to inspector
2026-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2, having served the facility over one year, was lacking the current staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff #2 evaluation was completed on 1/9/26 and copy sent to inspector
2026-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the fire drill log did not indicate the date of the most recent inspection of the fire detection system.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills are completed on monthly basis. A copy of fire drill log was sent to inspector along with copy of Fire code inspection report completed by Franconia Elementary school
2026-01-21 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was asked to identify their primary care group, to which they responded "I do not know the specifics, this is one of my first days working here"

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be working with site director on identifying children in their care.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment for staff person #1 was submitted.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the required reference letters.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reference letters for staff #1 were submitted and added to the staff record.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed in the gym, providing care for group of 14 children including young school age children. Staff Person #1 was the sole care provider in the gym. The record of staff person #1 had qualifications for them to be at the Aide level of staff according to the verification of education and experience. They also had yet to provide proof of the completion of the required preservice training.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children were moved at the time of the inspection, to the room with fully qualified staff.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed in the gym, providing care for group of 14 children including young school age children. Staff Person #1 was the sole care provider in the gym.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Management have reviewed all ratio requirements with staff person #1 the children were moved to the room wit the other staff.
2025-03-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 had an emergency contact form with no health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children shall have up to date emergency contact form before their start date with the program. Child #2 emergency contact sheet has been updated with health insurance and policy #, copy sent to inspector
2025-03-26 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had a financial agreement that had not been updated in over six months.

Correction Required: 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.)
Child #1 shall have their payment agreement reviewed by parent and signed for 6 month update and copy sent to inspector
2025-03-26 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan training in the record of staff person #1 was dated 2/21/24

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff shall have annual emergency plan training before the start of each school year or before their hired start date. Staff #1 completed training has been emailed to inspector
2025-03-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a FBI clearance dated 12/10/19

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider did inform this writer that a current FBI clearance was in the main office of the company, and that it would be include in the onsite record as soon as possible. An electronic copy of the clearance was sent on 3/37/25.

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