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Kennett Ymca At Pocopson Elementary
1105 Pocopson Rd, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00239842 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 444-9622
- Website
- ymcabwv.org
- Address
- 1105 Pocopson Rd, West Chester PA 19382 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 999 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(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection The facility's emergency plan did not have written proof of the annual review.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the documentation of the training in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 (start date 8/26/25) did not have certification of the completion the required Health and safety training
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: Staff Person #3 was lacking the Mandated reporter training, Staff person #4 did not have a complete PA State Police clearance.
Corrected by May 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the following staff persons did not have verification of previous child care experience, which would serve as qualifications for the position they have been identified to be performing at the facility: Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a transcript, which would serve as qualification for the position they serve, in their staff record
Corrected by May 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.51/3270.52 · 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.
At the onset of the inspection the facility had 2 staff providing care for 30 children, while the 3rd staff person was taking a few other children to the bathroom.
Corrected by May 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
At the time of the inspection the children were brough out to the playground and there were no emergency contact forms brought out to that space with them.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a current valid health assessment.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
At the time of the inspection the following children files had both emergency contact information and the financial agreement which had not been signed as having been reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5
Corrected by May 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
At the time of the inspection a staff data worksheet for staff person # 5 had been presented for inspection and the record was not present at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 (start date 8/26/25) did not have certification of the completion the required pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of the inspection the last fire drill was in February 2026, and there was no proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, by a fire safety professional.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of the inspection the following children's files did not contain current valid health assessments. Child #1, Child #3, and child #5.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see lockdown being address the plan only addressed shelter in place.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files, staff # 2 was missing 10 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/23, child #1 and #2 did not have emergency contact information present in the child care space where they were receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/6/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSONS #1, #2, #4, AND #5. EACH STAFF PERSON HAD A TOTAL OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 HAVE NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITH IN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED 12/5/16 FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND 6/6/17 FOR STAFF PERSON #2.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/6/22, PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/6/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT INCLUDED A METHOD FOR CONTACTING PARENTS AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/6/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT INCLUDED A METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS ENDED AND INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFELY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(d) · Children shall be picked up and discharged only at locations specified by the facility as safe locations.
During the renewal inspection, provider did not have information pertaining to pick up and drop off information for parents visibly posted.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2021
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, provider did not have Regulations or DHS Contact Information posted in a visible place to ensure that the parent of each child enrolled has information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 13, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection The facility's emergency plan did not have written proof of the annual review.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 6, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 7, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/23, child #1 and #2 did not have emergency contact information present in the child care space where they were re…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error