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Ywca Of Hanover Day Care
23 W CHESTNUT ST, Hanover PA 17331 · License #CER-00250814 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 637-2125
- Website
- www.ywcahanover.org
- Address
- 23 W CHESTNUT 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 192 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.191/3270.192(4) · An individual record is required for each facility person. 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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a complete individual file. The file for staff person #1 was not complete with a signed and dated disclosure statement, DHS FBI Clearance, and NSOR Certificate. The missing documents were located in either a different office of the facility with an HR personnel and/or in staff person #1's personal binder. (This was corrected on site by placing all required documents in an individual file for staff person #1.)
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- 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 toddler 2 classroom, a buildup of dirt and dust on the toy shelves accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The service agreements on file for children #1, #,2, #3, and #7 do not specify services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form on file for child #2 does not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact forms on file for children #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 do not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
A medication log for child #8 has not been established by the operator for prescription medication on site.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 11/12/25 - 12/16/25.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 3/7/25 and the previous training was completed on 3/2/2020.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The file for staff person #1 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate for staff person #1 is dated 6/13/25 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated7/26/22. The file for staff person #2 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate for staff person #2 is dated 1/7/25 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 12/7/22.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety).
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The individual files for staff persons #4 and #5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
It was indicated by two staff members that staff person #1 was heard speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- 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 in the bathroom within the upper school-age classroom, that there was no handwashing signs posted.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 1/18/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #2 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Health and Safety training for staff person #2 is dated 10/9/24. Staff person #3 did not complete the required Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Mandated Reporter training for staff person #3 is dated 12/13/24.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 will have until 1/18/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff person #1, Staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #2 did not submit the NSOR Certificate application on or before their hire date (see LIS sheet). The NSOR Certificate for staff person #2 was not received until 11/25/24.
Corrected by Jan 18, 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 Pre-K classroom an unlocked cupboard under the sink that contained cleaning sprays and shaving cream accessible to children. It was observed in the bathroom within the upper school-age classroom, an unlocked closet containing disinfectant cleaning wipes and cleaning sprays accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 31, 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 toddler 1 and Pre-k classrooms that walls, step stools, shelving surfaces, and toys accessible to children were not kept clean and dirty with unwashed grime. It was also observed in the Pre-k classroom, an unlocked drawer containing utility knives and scissors.
Corrected by Jan 31, 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 Toddler 2 classroom, plastic grocery bags were stored in an unlocked cupboard and accessible to young toddlers.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 7/2/24-8/8/24.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/8/24-4/16/24.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff person #1 physically punished child #1 by dragging the child by one arm across the floor.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
- 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.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool A classroom indicated a temperature of 59° F. The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool B classroom indicated a temperature of 52° F.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Agreement forms for children #1 - #10 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Emergency contact forms for children #3, #8, and #10 do not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Child files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 contained the original agreement forms.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed in the Preschool A and PreK bathrooms that protective outlet covers were missing at outlet receptacles near the sinks.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
It was observed in the one-year old, two-year old, Preschool A, Preschool B, and Pre-k classrooms that the hot water accessible to children exceeded a temperature of 110° F. Temperature of water was measured at 113.7° F.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
It was observed in the Preschool A and PreK classrooms that the excursion bags containing first-aid kits are stored in a location accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Operability of the fire detection devices have not been tested every 30 days and documented to have occurred.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
It was observed that the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location. It was also observed that the separate school-age building did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
It was observed in the Preschool A classroom that there were 3, plastic, four-drawer high storage units unsafely stacked on top of one another in the children's bathroom posing a potential tipping hazard.
Corrected by Mar 4, 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 Preschool A, Pre-K, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, School Age (upper) and school age lower that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The medication log on file for Child #1 was not signed and did not contain written consent for administration of medication (Miralax).
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
It was observed that the first aid kit in vehicle #1 and #4 did not contain gloves or tweezers. The first aid kit in vehicle #2 and #3 did not contain gloves.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
It was observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.
Corrected by Mar 4, 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 have information on how to access the regulations or instructions with how to contact the appropriate regional child care office posted for parents.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- 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.
It was observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 16, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a complete individual file. The file for staff person #1 was not complete with a signed and dated discl…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “It was observed in the toddler 2 classroom, a buildup of dirt and dust on the toy shelves accessible to children.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 15, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 3/7/25 and…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error