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Kennett Ymca At Bancroft Elementary

Kennett Square, PA · Chester County
181 Bancroft Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (610) 444-9622
181 Bancroft Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256078
License Issued
May 22, 2026
Active Through
May 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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Everyone at Bancroft Elementary School is excited to begin this new adventure and is looking forward to a productive and exhilarating school year!

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-20 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On May 20, 2026, during the unannounced inspection, it was found that on 4/17/26, child#1 and child#2 were not supervised by a staff person at all times, when child#1 and child#2 left the classroom (cafeteria space) to exit the side of the building to retrieve a ball.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An HR investigation was completed after the incident took place. Facility person #1 was placed on administrative leave during the course of the investigation (April 16-28, 2026). Staff person #1 was terminated on April 29, 2026. The YMCA GBW Supervision Policy was reviewed with all staff on 4/30/26 and 5/1/26.
2026-04-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/17/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, and child #2. There was no initial Health Assessment present. (See code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the parents take children to a medical professional and have that professional evaluate and complete the health assessment form and return it to provider.
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/17/2024, certification representative reviewed staff person #2 File and there was no evidence that staff person #2 has completed the 1 hour Health and Safety Update Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff person #2 complete the Health and Safety Update Training.
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/17/2024, certification representative reviewed the files of staff #1 and staff #2. The record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include a disclosure statement, and staff #2 had expired clearances and Mandated Reporter Training. The Child Abuse Clearance, the FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, and the Mandated Reporter Training were over 60 months old. (FBI dated 9/26/18, Child Abuse dated 8/31/18, Mandated Report Training Dated 12/17/17). (See code sheet for start dates)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no posted emergency transportastion plans.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post the emergency transportation plan.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not obtain the 1 hr health and safety training update

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1 take the 1 hr health and safety training. update.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.15(b) - Building Codes Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(b)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no certificate of occupancy on file.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post obtain the certificate of occupancy and keep it on file for review as needed.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain a health assessment

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff 2.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) - Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3)

Description: Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include TB results and the file for staff #1 contained positive tuberculin results with no xray or evaluation for chemoprophylaxis stating that staff #1 is cleared from active TB.

Correction Required: A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an xray attachment or other documentation stating that stff #1 does not have active TB and obtain the TB results for staff #2.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the liability insurance on file expired on 9/1/2022.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get current liability insurance and always keep proof of coverage on file at the facility.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the verification of childcare experience..

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain proof of childcare experience by putting an employment verification form in the file of staff #1.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain 2 written non family references.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain two nonfamily refereces for staff #1 and put into their personnel file.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents or a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: 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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide a staff evaluations for staff #1.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN MANTOUX TEST RESULTS.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE MANTOUX RESULTS FOR STAFF #3.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A PQAS CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING.

Correction Required: 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.Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 ,STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 TRAINED IN AN APPROVED PQAS CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID CURRICULUM BY A PQAS TRAINED INSTRUCTOR.

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