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Chambersburg Ymca The Ark Child Development Center
756 S Coldbrook Ave, Chambersburg PA 17201 · License #CER-00240157 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 446-0533
- mcook@chbgy.org
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- Address
- 756 S Coldbrook Ave, Chambersburg PA 17201 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 88 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A bottle of white out was observed in the Green room in a desk drawer that was not locked or otherwise made inaccessible to children. A Chrysanthemum, identified as toxic was observed in the yellow room.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(7)(viii) · A medication log shall include special notes related to problems of administration.
The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #1 that lacked documentation of special notes related to problems of administration. Medication and medication logs for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack the prescriber's phone numbers.
Corrected by May 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed in the blue room, an electrical outlet on the end of plugged in decorative lights, which did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Observed in the blue room, two bottles of baby oil stored on the same cabinet shelf with cereal and other food items.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · 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.
Observed child file #2 contained a valid health assessment which did not contain an updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Observed child file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 3/16/23, observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers, on an extension cord next to the television in the green room.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
On 3/16/23 observed dabbn fever bingo markers which did not have the non-toxic symbol in the green room. Observed shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, with the arts and crafts materials in the blue room.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
On 3/16/23 observed ceiling vents in the yellow room, blue room, and the hallway which needed to be cleaned.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On 3/15/23 observed the financial agreement for child file #1 and #3 did not contain the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
On 3/15/23 observed child file #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 contained original agreements.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
On 3/15/23 observed child file #1, 2, and 6 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
On 3/15/23, observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the completion of the required update to the mandated health and safety training which was completed after the due date of 12/31/22.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
In Room #3 it was observed that a bottle containing bleach was not stored in an original container or in a container that specifies the content.
Corrected by May 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
It was observed that all of the toilets in all of the bathrooms lacked a hand washing sign.
Corrected by May 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
In the outdoor play space a green scooter was observed to be cracked, exposing sharp edges, potentially causing scraping or cutting.
Corrected by May 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
It was observed that a Tylenol bottle in Room #3 was not labeled with the name of a child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected by May 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · 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.
It was observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child in the facility with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by May 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for Child # 1 enrolled 9/20/21 did not have an initial health report within 90 days of start date. Child #1 Health Report is dated 1/27/22.
Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 12, 2026 inspection noted: “A bottle of white out was observed in the Green room in a desk drawer that was not locked or otherwise made inaccessible to children. A Chrysanthemum, identifie…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #1 that lacked documentation of special notes related to problems of administration. Medication and…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 14, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed in the blue room, an electrical outlet on the end of plugged in decorative lights, which did not have a protective receptacle cover.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error