West Chester Area Ymca

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.

Child #1, who is 3 years old, was left unsupervised in the Montessori B classroom by staff person #1 for approximately 4 minutes.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

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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.

A sleeping mat in the 2-year-old classroom was ripped with the interior exposed.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Teacher in the 1 year old classroom did not wash 2 children's hands after they were diapered.

Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

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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.

While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 staff persons #1and 2 file did not include a written evaluation.

Corrected by Nov 21, 2022

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

While conducting renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the outside play area electrical outlet was missing a protective cover.

Corrected by Nov 21, 2022

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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.

While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed a spray bottle of soap and water cleaning solution was on the sink in the reach of children in classroom #5

Corrected by Nov 21, 2022

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 chipped paint was observed under the window in the reading area of classroom #4.

Corrected by Nov 21, 2022

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3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 it was observed the mulch under the slide measured at 6cm in the outside play area.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/10/22 the blue lounge chair in the reading area of classroom #2 was torn and posed as a scratching hazard for children.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

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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.

While conducting renewal inspection on 11//10/22 it was observed in classroom # 3 the rest mats numbered 5,7, and 10 were cracked and torn, posing a scratching hazard for children

Corrected by Nov 21, 2022

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR..

Corrected by Oct 5, 2022

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

CHILD WAS HAVING DIFFICULT TIME AT DROP OFF. TEACHER GRABBED CHILD BY ARM IN ATTEMPT TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIM., PULLING HIM UP AND DRAGGING HIM ACROSS FLOOR..

Corrected by Oct 5, 2022

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