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Hanover Area Ymca Academy Of Early Learning
500 GEORGE ST, Hanover PA 17331 · License #CER-00244457 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 632-8211
- Website
- www.hanoverymca.org
- Address
- 500 GEORGE ST, Hanover PA 17331 · 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 190 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 9/3/2018 and the previous training was completed on 1/20/25. The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 4/16/19 and the previous was dated 5/14/24. The current FBI Clearance is dated 4/24/19 and the previous was dated 5/13/24. The file for staff person #3 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI Clearance is dated 9/26/19 and the previous was dated 10/2/24.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- 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.
It was observed in the Butterfly classroom, a bottle of eyeglass cleaner on a low shelf and accessible to children in the bathroom used by children. (this was corrected on site)
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- 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.
It was observed in the infant classroom, a radio plugged into an outlet sitting on a low table next to a crib having a long cord accessible to children. It was observed in the bumblebee classroom a collection of dust, dirt and debris under the changing pad on the changing table. It was also observed in the bumblebee classroom a collection of dust, dirt and debris under the soft mat in the cozy area treehouse.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.103 · 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.
It was observed in the bumblebee classroom, multiple sensory bottles having lids with a diameter of less than 1 inch and were removeable were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Some of the sensory bottles also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. (This was corrected on site. bottles were made inaccessible)
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
It was observed in the infant classroom, two portable sound machines were clipped to and hanging from the crib rails.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- 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.
It was observed in the butterfly and ladybug classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
Parents of children #1 - #6 were not provided with an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Individual files for children #1 - #6 contained the original agreement. Director stated families are provided a copy of the agreement.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- 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.
It was observed in the Firefly classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Jul 9, 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.
It was observed in the Bumblebee classroom an unlocked drawer containing a sharp knife. It was also observed in the Fireflies classroom an unlocked drawer containing scissors. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. 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.
It was observed in the Ladybug and Dragonfly classrooms an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
It was observed in each classroom, perishable lunch items were stored in lunch bags with ice packs instead of being refrigerated.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility persons #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff person #1 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 1/14/23. Staff person #2 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 1/2/23. Staff person #3 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 2/5/23.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Medication logs for children #1 and #3 have not been established by the operator.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
Medication logs for children #2 and #4 did not include dates for administration by the parents.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
It was observed that the parent letter explaining emergency procedures at the facility did not include emergency lock-down information.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
It was observed that Facility Person #3 was working with children and did not have completed PSP clearance results on file, results were still under review. (See code sheet for DOH).
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
It was observed in the Young Toddler classroom that there was not telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by the telephone in the classroom.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(e) · 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.
It was observed in the Young Toddler and Three Year old classroom that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2-- will have until 9/3/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2--, staff person #1 and #2-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
It was observed that Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 did not have Pediatric CPR/ First Aide Training completed within 90 days of hire. (see code sheet for DOH).
Corrected by Oct 14, 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.
Facility Person #1 gave Child #1 an ice pack 'labeled keep out of reach of children' to use unsupervised. Facility #1 and #2 allowed Child #1, #2, #3 to be unsupervised with an ice pack labeled 'keep out of reach of children' for enough time that the children opened the ice pack and possibly ingested the contents. The white, dried ice pack contents were observed by staff on the children's faces, arms, hands and clothing.
Corrected by May 4, 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
Child #1, #2, #3 were left unsupervised with an ice pack labeled 'keep out of reach of children' for enough time to open the package and possibly ingest the contents. The children had the white, dried contents on their arms, hands, faces and clothing.
Corrected by May 4, 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. 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.
Child #1, #2, #3 were left unsupervised with an ice pack labeled 'keep out of reach of children' for enough time to open the package and possibly ingest the contents. The children had the white, dried contents on their arms, hands, faces and clothing.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement on file for Child #1 did not include the specific fee amount the be charged.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 did not include the child's enrollment date.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility emergency plan did not include a method for contacting parents when an emergency ends to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Facility Person #1 did not update their FBI clearance within 60 months. Prior clearance was dated 11/1/2015 and current clearance is dated 5/25/2021.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
- 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.
It was observed in the 3 year old classroom that the first aid kit did not have soap.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- 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.
It was observed on the preschool playground that there was not enough mulch around the embedded play equipment. At most 2"-3" of mulch depth was measured.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
The facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 11, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 9, 2024 inspection noted: “It was observed in the Firefly classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (corrected…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 20, 2023 inspection noted: “Facility persons #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff person #1 compl…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error