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YMCA SACC Sara Lindemuth

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
1201 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 935-9622
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252550
License Issued
Mar 28, 2026
Active Through
Mar 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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About the Provider

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The East Shore YMCA strives to provide a safe, educational and nurturing environment for all children enrolled in our child development, school age child care and summer programs. Keeping developmentally appropriate practices and collaborative communication with families in mind, we consider the individual child when our qualified, well trained staff members plan activities. The East Shore YMCA provides family activities and encourages participation when possible. Our programs are based on the four core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-31 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-11 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 11/8/22, which was after she began working at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 health form was submitted and is in their file.
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance. The one that was posted in the parent binder expired on 3/28/22.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current certificate of compliance is onsite in the parent binder
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of emergency plan training having been conducted within 90 days of hire.

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 person #3 completed emergency plan training. Certificate in personnel file.
2022-01-10 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: There was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Daily Schedule of activities was occurring, but a written schedule was not posted at the time of inspection. The schedule of activities has been revised, written, and posted at the location.
2022-01-10 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an updated health assessment. The most recent health assessment is dated 11/21/19 which is more than 24 months ago as required to be in compliance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 had a annual health assessment completed on 1/26/22 and documentation is in the staff file.
2022-01-10 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any verification of child care experience, education and training and she is being utilized as an Assistant Group Supervisor.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 obtained the required verification of child care experience, education and training to be utilized as an Assistant Group Supervisor at the facility.
2022-01-10 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1and Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of 12 hours of child care training within the past year.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 and #2 will obtain the required 12 hours of training.
2022-01-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a written evaluation in the past 12 months.

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.)
The Director completed a staff evaluation for Staff Person #2.

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