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West Chester Area Ymca

West Chester, PA · Chester County
605 Airport Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
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Quick Facts

Capacity
103 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 431-9622
605 Airport Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246573
License Issued
Nov 7, 2025
Active Through
Nov 7, 2026
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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We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people throughout Chester County are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, who is 3 years old, was left unsupervised in the Montessori B classroom by staff person #1 for approximately 4 minutes.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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.)
All staff will receive mandatory retraining on DHS supervision, name to face procedures, and child safety standards by 2/6/26. Supervisory staff will conduct routine and unannounced monitoring to ensure compliance. Supervision policies will be reviewed in detail with staff, zero tolerance for leaving children unattended. No time will any child be left unattended including transitions and routine activities.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A sleeping mat in the 2-year-old classroom was ripped with the interior exposed.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director discarded mat and replaced it with a new one.
2024-10-22 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Teacher in the 1 year old classroom did not wash 2 children's hands after they were diapered.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review hand washing and health procedures with the 1yo teachers and other staff. All children will have their hands washed after diapering.
2023-11-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-11-10 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the mulch under the slide measured at 6cm in the outside play area.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will order additional mulch to meet the required measurements to remain in compliance.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 the blue lounge chair in the reading area of classroom #2 was torn and posed as a scratching hazard for children.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the blue lodge chair from the reading area of classroom#2 at the time of inspection.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: While conducting renewal inspection on 11//10/22 it was observed in classroom # 3 the rest mats numbered 5,7, and 10 were cracked and torn, posing a scratching hazard for children

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider ordered replacement matts on 11/8/22 from Discount School Supply, providing paid receipt at time of inspection. Provider will also provide pictures when mats are delivered.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 staff persons #1and 2 file did not include a written 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.)
Provider will contact corporate to obtain annual evaluation for staff person #1 and 2.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: While conducting renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the outside play area electrical outlet was missing a protective cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will replace missing protective electrical cover in outside play area.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed a spray bottle of soap and water cleaning solution was on the sink in the reach of children in classroom #5

Correction Required: Cleaning materials 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.)
Staff removed the bleach cleaning solution out of the reach of children at the time of inspection.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 chipped paint was observed under the window in the reading area of classroom #4.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have Maintenace corrected all chipped paint in classroom #4 during while facility is closed from caring for children.
2022-08-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR..

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DUE TO THE INCIDENT THAT TOOK PLACE, THE STAFF MEMBER'S EMPLOYMENT WAS TERNINATED. FOLLOWING ALL STAFF WERE RETRAINEED ON HOW TO SAFELY AND PROPRLY WALK WITH CHILDREN, AND HOW TO MANAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS.
2021-10-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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