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Coatesville Ymca Early Learning Center
295 HURLEY RD, Coatesville PA 19320 · License #CER-00251420 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- 61038096222405
- Website
- ymcagbw.org/ymca-academy
- Address
- 295 HURLEY RD, Coatesville PA 19320 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 434 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) · 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 childcare office. The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
On 11/4/2025 during the renewal inspection, the current certificate of compliance, or information on how to access the regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location in the lower level of the facility.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.21/3270.113(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. DHS will make referral to the ELRC. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 8/5/25 during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that due to the lack of supervision from Staff person #1, Child #1 was able to climb a gate, elope from the outside play area and walk unsupervised through the outside parking lot today to the main entrance of the facility.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6).
On 11/6/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that there were not enough play equipment available for use of the children in several classrooms.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- 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.
On 11/6/24, during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that the facility is in need of new play equipment to be added for outdoor play use.
Corrected by Dec 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(c) · 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.
On 11/6/24 during the renewal inspection, the Certification Rep. noticed that mulch is needed to be added to all of the outdoor play area surfaces.
Corrected by Dec 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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. -Children must be supervised at all times.
-Staff in the facility were not observing the children -The childrenjumped on the child while the child was sitting down, and other children observed the incident occurring. The staff sat there and did not help the child during the incident.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- 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 1/22/24 during the renewal inspection, in the indoor plays pace area, there is a cabinet with broken edges and the doors are unable to close which is in need of repair.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(c) · 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.
On 1/22/24 during the renewal inspection, the outdoor area is in need of maintenance of added mulch to the all outdoor play area surfaces.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) · Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have the annual requirements for 12 clock hours of child care training completed in the staff persons individual records.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have the written annual staff evaluation in the individual staff records with in the last 12 months.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
On 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep observed that the barrier for the mulch chips in the pre school play space was not blocking the chips from entering the infant and young toddler play space. Mulch chips was observed in the infant toddlers play space making it accessible to the children.
Corrected by May 3, 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 4/13/23, during the unannounced inspection, that classroom # 6 trash can foot pedal was broken. Classroom #5 was not set up. Certification rep observed a buffer machine and buffer materials in the room. Certification Rep. observed a buffer machine in classroom 4B.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(c) · 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.
On 2/9/23, during the unannounced visit, the certification rep. observed the surface covering did not meet the recommendations of the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 2/9/23, the complaint investigation, the certification rep verified that the self reported incident was verified. Staff person #1 admitted to leaving a child at the end of the hall way during the morning transition from the lower level pick up area to the classroom.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
On1/5/23, during the renewal inspection staff person # 2 , did not have proof, that the individual staff participated in a fire safety training.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 1/5/23, During the renewal inspection, the protective receptacle cover was missing in the second floor hall way.
Corrected by Jan 5, 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 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed damaged ceiling tiles in the indoor gross motor classroom
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed classroom 1 bathroom unclean.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(a) · 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.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the cots in room 6 (Toddlers) and cots in room 3 (pre-school) were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.On
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in room 6 (Younger Toddlers).
Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/23, there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in classroom 7 (older toddlers).
Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, the cups in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name in classroom 6 and classroom 1.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
On 1/5/23, staff person #1 did not have verification of their education in the individual file.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
On 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 and #3 did not have a subsequent health assessment in the individual staff file.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
ON 1/5/23, during the renewal inspection, two nonfamily written references were missing from staff person # 3 and staff person #4 individual staff file.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
ON 5/6/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, VIDEO FOOTAGE VIEWED FROM 5/6/22 AND THE WITNESS STATEMENT FROM STAFF PERSON #2, CONFIRMED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 SPANKED THE BOTTOM OF CHILD #1, WHO ELOPED THE CLASSROOM, ON DAY OF INCIDENT.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THE REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT READ 50.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
ON 5/31/22, DURING A UNANNOUNCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #4 STATEMENT TO THE DIRECTOR STATED THAT SHE WAS CONCERNED AND WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #5 GRABBING CHILD #2 ARM KIND OF HARD RESULTING IN CHILD SLIPPING TO THE FLOOR. CERTIFICATION REP. DID NOT HAVE A REPORT FROM THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #3 WAS PRESENT ALONE WITH 13 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM #8 LOCATED BEYOND THE FITNESS ROOM. THREE CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED OFF THEIR REST MATS AND PLAYING AT THE WINDOW AND THE REMAINING 10 WERE NAPPING.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
ON 05/31/2022, UNUSED OUTLETS LOCATED UNDER THE CUBBIES IN ROOM #8 WERE NOT COVERED WITH PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- 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.
ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, BLEACH WAS PRESENT IN THE CABINET UNDER THE CLASSROOM SINK AND THE CHILD LOCK ON THE CABINET DOOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING (NOT CATCHING) RESULTING IN THE BLEACH BEING ACCESSBIBLE TO THE CHIDREN IN CLASSROOM #8.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
ON 5/31/22, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, THERE WERE NO TWEEZERS AND GLOVES IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN CLASSROOM # 2
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
ON 05/31/2022, DURING AN UNANNOUCED VISIT, 14 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED NAPPING IN THE FIRST CLASSROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INITIALLY WHEN ASKED TO IDENTIFY THE NAMES OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN ASSIGNED TO STAFF, ONLY 12 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2. WHEN STAFF MADE A 2ND ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFIY THEIR ASSIGNED CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISON, ONLY 13 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED. CHILD #1 WAS NOT ASSIGNED TO EITHER STAFF PERSON'S GROUP.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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.
ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 3/7/22 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:53AM, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT OUTSIDE ON THE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children through the ELRC. The Southeast Regional office of OCDEL will make the referral to the ELRC.
ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 3/7/22 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:53AM, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT OUTSIDE ON THE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 3/7/22 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:53AM, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT OUTSIDE ON THE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
ON 03/15/2022, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS UNCOVERED THAT ON 3/7/22, THE STAFF PERSON, WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF CHILD #1, FAILED TO CONDUCT A NAME TO FACE CHECK FOR THEIR ASSIGNED GROUP OF CHILDREN BEFORE ENTERING BACK INTO THE FACILITY. THIS RESULTED IN CHILD #1 BEING UNACCOUNTED FOR AND LEFT ON THE OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND UNSUPERVISED. CHILD WAS FOUND BY A YMCA MEMBER, WHO ESCORTED THE CHILD TO THE MEMBER'S DESK.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- 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 3/3/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FINGERS OF CHILD #1 WAS CAUGHT IN THE ELEVATOR DOORS AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 ACKNOWLEDGED A PREVIOUS INCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER CHILD'S HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE ELEVATOR DOOR. THE PROVIDER IS AWARE OF THE SPACING WITHIN THE ELEVATOR DOORS THAT POSES A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO SMALL CHILDREN, WHO MAY RIDE THE ELEVATOR.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
ON 2/1/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THROUGH STAFF INTERVIEWS THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WITNESSED STAFF PERSON #2 PAT CHILD #1 ON THE STOMACH AS IF THEY WERE DISCIPLINNING THE CHILD.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
ON 8/26/21, CERTIFICATION REP WAS ABLE TO REVIEW VIDEO FOOTAGE THAT SHOWED THE STAFF PERSON #1 USING THEIR FOOT TO PHYSICALLY MOVE THE CHILD.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “On 11/4/2025 during the renewal inspection, the current certificate of compliance, or information on how to access the regulations were not posted in a conspicu…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 5, 2025 inspection noted: “On 8/5/25 during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that due to the lack of supervision from Staff person #1, Child #1 was able to climb a gate, elop…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 6, 2024 inspection noted: “On 11/6/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that there were not enough play equipment available for use of the children in several clas…” — what has changed since then?
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