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YMCA SACC South Side

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
4525 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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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

📞 (717) 935-9622
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251662
License Issued
May 20, 2026
Active Through
May 20, 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 - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed a spray bottle of Multi Quat Sanitizer on a cafeteria cart at the back of the cafeteria which was accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Cleaning and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In accordance with 55 Pa. Code § 3270.21, the facility will ensure that cleaning and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children to prevent any threat to their health or safety.
2025-07-07 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Observed the gym, art room and library did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the group 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.)
We have added a binder which includes the daily schedule in a conspicuous location available for review.
2025-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Observed the gym, art room and library did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in a conspicuous location in the child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have placed a binder in a conspicuous location available for review in the art room, gym, and library, that includes the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions.
2025-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Observed packed lunches brought from the child's home containing perishable items are not refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The school has provided us with two full-sized refrigerators to use for the duration of camp to refrigerate perishable lunches brought from home.
2025-06-11 Allocated 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: The file for staff person #1 included an NSOR which was not on file prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The NSOR was requested on 05/19/2025 and the final clearance was dated 05/29/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
NSOR is on file for staff person #1.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medication which was stored in a backpack, the backpack did not have a lock and was on the floor next to the tables in the cafeteria accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have instructed staff to wear the medication bag on their back when our program is in-session. When the program is not in session, we will keep the medication bag in our locker, but no longer in the back pack to serve as a visual reminder that it should remain in the locker or on someone's back.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan training for staff person #1 was not completed within 12 months of the previous training; the most recent training was documented on 09/05/2024 with the previous training dated 08/31/2023. Emergency plan training for staff person #3 was not completed within 12 months of the previous training; the most recent training was documented on 11/21/2024 with the previous training dated 08/31/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will review the emergency plan with all staff at least annually and update the plan as changes occur. We will document in writing each review and update the emergency plan kept on file at the facility.
2025-02-20 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: The file for staff person #1 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance; the current FBI clearance on file was dated 11/26/2024 with the previous dated 11/18/2019. The file for staff person #2 included a PSP criminal history clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance; The current PSP clearance on file was dated 12/10/2024 with the previous dated 12/05/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
We suspended staff person #1 and staff person #2 due to expired clearances until they provided us with updated clearances.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #4 performing the duties as an assistant group supervisor (AGS), the file for staff person #4 did not include documentation of 2 years of verified child care experience to qualify as an AGS. The file included approximately 1950 hours of verified experience. An aide is not permitted to work in a school age program in which 45 or fewer school-age children are enrolled.

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 following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We previously attempted to correct staff person #4's hours of experience but under-counted. Upon reviewing their experience and conferring with staff person #4, we gained knowledge of additional experience working with kids. Staff person #4 has been coaching of high school bowling the past 6 years. Documentation is attached.
2024-02-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-02-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-02-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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