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Kennett Ymca At Pocopson Elementary

West Chester, PA · Chester County
1105 Pocopson Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
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Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 444-9622
1105 Pocopson Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256840
License Issued
Jul 22, 2026
Active Through
Jul 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is the largest provider of childcare in Chester County. Why worry about what your child is doing after school when you can get them into the action with the Before and After School Care Program! Our programs are loaded with activities that parents and kids love. Trained staff activate kids with everything from homework help to fun games and art projects. Y Before and After School Care is open to all and financial assistance is available. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
emergency contact forms were brought out to the yard where the children were receiving care at the time of the inspection.
2026-05-13 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: 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.

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 update the records of Child #1, Child #3, and child #5 with current valid health assessments prior to their return to care at the program.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a current valid health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current valid health assessment if they return to work at the program.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the parents of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 reviewe and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement in their child's record.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have a record for staff person #5 brough to the facility if they are going to provide care at the program.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection The facility's emergency plan did not have written proof of the annual review.

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.)
Director will update the facility's emergency plan with written proof of the annual review.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the documentation of the training in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the documentation of the training in the emergency plan if they return to service at the facility.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: 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

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.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with certification of the completion the required Health and safety training if they return to provide care at the facility.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with proof of the certification of the completion the required pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation if they return to provide care at the facility.
2026-05-13 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: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 will update their staff record with proof of the Mandated reporter training, if they continue on at the facility, Staff person #4 will not return to work in a child care position at the facility until such a time that they have updated their staff record with a complete PA State Police clearance.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All of the following staff : (Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3) will have verification of previous child care experience placed into their staff record, which would serve as qualifications for the position they have been identified to be performing at the facility, IF they continue to serve and provide care for children at the facility.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a transcript, which would serve as qualification for the position they serve, in their staff record, if they continue at the assigned position the facility.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All ratio requirements were restored, and maintained for the duration of the inspection, immediately following certification representative prompting.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) - Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)

Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill is scheduled for 5/20/26 and proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, by a fire safety professional will be obtained from the school.
2025-05-02 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-06 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 the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care.

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.)
The provider will add the plans for continuity of care to the plan and review it with staff.
2024-06-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will include the lockdown procedures to the plan
2024-06-06 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files, staff # 2 was missing 10 hours of professional development trainings in the file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain the missing trainings from staff #2 and include it in the file.
2023-06-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain completed emergency contact information for children #1 and #2.
2022-07-06 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: 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.

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.)
THE OPERATOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CPSL AND WITH CHAPTER 3490 (RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES). STAFF PERSONS #1 AND #2 WILL HAVE UNTIL 8/11/22 TO COMPLETE THE MANDATED REPORTER 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 OR HIGHER WHO HAS COMPLETED THE REQUIRED TRAINING RELATING TO THE CITATION. IF THERE ARE NO STAFF PERSONS AVAILABLE TO SUPERVISE, STAFF PERSONS #1 AND #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
2022-07-06 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 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.

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 DEVELOP A POLICY ON THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL UPDATE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE CONTACTING PARENTS VIA TEXT AND EMAIL THROUGH THE ePACT PLATFORM WHEN AN EMERGENCY ARISES.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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 EMERGECNY PLAN TO INCLUDE CONTACTING PARENTS VIA TEXT AND EMAIL THROUGH THE ePACT PLATFORM WHEN AN EMERGENCY HAS ENDED.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE ALL STAFF COMPLETE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

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