The Ymca Child Development Center At Halifax
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Bring back Miss Beverly!The infant room was great when she had it and now it's awful!! Dec.2015
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-Computers -Music -Language -Swimming -Dramatic Play -Movement -Blocks, Outside Playground -Motor Skill Development -Self-Esteem -Math/Science…and Much More!
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FULL TIME DAYCARE CHILDREN RECEIVE A FAMILY FACILITY MEMBERSHIP TO THE NORTHERN DAUPHIN COUNTY BRANCH YMCA!
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-07-09 | Incident Investigation | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 07/06/2026, child #1 was injured on a slide while on an excursion to a local park. Staff person #1 saw the child fall from the middle of the slide and heard a "crack". Staff person #1 had the child hold their arm in a sling position and walked the child over to the table to sit down. Staff person #2 got an ice pack and staff person #1 attempted to call the child's mother. Staff person #1 then called the next person on the emergency contact list when the mother could not be reached. The group stayed at the park until the child was picked up. Staff person #1 sat with the child trying to distract them and keep them awake while fanning the child and giving them sips of water. Staff person #1 and #2 did not call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care for the child to be assessed, when there were concerns about keeping the child "awake" while waiting for someone to pick the child up for medical care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to complete the Better Kid Care 911: Responding to Medical Emergencies Self-Learning Module. The legal entity will confirm compliance by sending a copy of the training certificate to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning upon completion of the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to complete the Better Kid Care training 911: Responding to Medical Emergencies Self Learning Module. I will send in copies of the training certificates upon completion. |
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| 2026-06-24 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: Observed the outdoor embedded equipment did not have a minimum of 9" of mulch surrounding the equipment to meet the recommendations of the US CPSC. The mulch was compacted and displaced in the fall zone areas with the mulch being approximately 3 - 6" or less. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to rake the mulch that has moved away from the play area back towards the fall zone areas of the play set to build it back up to the correct depth of 9". |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed a box of latex gloves on the floor in the toddler bathroom which was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction was to pick up the box of gloves and place them back on the top shelf making them out of reach kids. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not include an updated health report at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet); the most recent health report on file was dated 03/11/2025 with no subsequent report on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction was to have the parents obtain an updated health form from their doctor and return it to us immediately. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked documentation of a 3rd & 4th dose of DTap, a 3rd dose of HiB, a 2nd & 3rd dose of Hep B, and a 3rd dose of Polio immunization. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to reach out to the parent and explain the violations and have them obtain a letter from the child's physician that tells us why the child is missing the vaccines and what the plan is to get the child caught up to date or obtain an updated immunization record from the parent. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed staff in the infant classroom use their hand to open the lid of the hands-free covered can in lieu of the foot pedal when disposing a soiled disposable diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to review the diaper changing procedures and remind staff of the importance of following them. Soiled diapers will be discarded by using the foot petal to discard diapers. |
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| 2025-08-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.162(c) - Not withheld as discipline | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.162(c) Description: Not withheld as discipline Noncompliance Area: There was documentation that a child's lunch was threatened to be withheld due to child's behavior. Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction was to go over the regulations about not using food as a punishment, with all staff and having them understand that it cannot be used. |
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| 2025-08-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: It was observed that incident report originals were kept by the center, and a copy was given to the parents. There was not a third copy kept in the child's files. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to create a system with all staff understand that an incident report is to be copied twice and the original goes to the parent. |
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| 2025-08-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. It was tested 6/28/25 and 7/29/25 (31 days). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to follow the regulations that a fire system needs to be tested every 30 days. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance from SIN-00265337. A bin containing large plastic puzzle pieces was observed to be cracked on the playground outside. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction was to remove the broken toy bin from the playground. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(j) Description: Prohibit items in crib Noncompliance Area: During a correction verification visit, it was observed that an infant was sleeping on a pillow in a crib. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction was to remove the pillow from the crib. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 2 could not name the children assigned to them in their primary care group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to write down the names of the children in each teachers group and give it to the teachers. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Swimming | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a health assessment was not on file for staff member 1. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to have the staff member have a physical completed. The staff member will also not be used until one is done. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Swimming | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: While completing an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, staff stated that child 1 needed their medication while in the heat. Staff members did not have the required medication with them while swimming. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction would be that the child does not have the medication on site at the facility. |
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