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YMCA SACC South Hanover

Hershey, PA · Dauphin County
15 W 3rd St, Hershey, PA 17033
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251762
License Issued
Apr 29, 2026
Active Through
Apr 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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About the Provider

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At South Hanover Elementary School this year, we have re-dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of excellence – to create a “Community of Excellence” for our students, staff and families. We will do this by becoming a little better tomorrow than we are today. Excellence can be brought about through four factors in our school setting. By showing Commitment, Consistency, Cooperation and Character, we believe our students will get the education that will act as the foundation to help them reach their true potential.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(8) - Acute or chronic health problem/Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Acute or chronic health problem/Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation showing that Child #1 had undergone age-appropriate screenings was not available.

Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation that developmental screenings have been conducted will be obtained.
2026-02-04 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 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and CPR. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff persons #1 and #2 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 persons78 #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 and #2 will not work unsupervised until all required preservice training is completed. CPR training scheduled for 2/12/26.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that staff #3 had a health assessment dated 1/8/25, which is past the staff member's first day with children. (See LIS for staff's first date working with children.)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment form for Staff #3 is on file and noted as late.
2025-01-27 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that children sitting on the floor were instructed to sit at the snack table and eat their snacks. Handwashing did not occur between sitting on the floor and eating snack.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will now go directly to the table after washing hands to eat snack. All children will wash hands before and after eating snack.
2025-01-27 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 inspection, cleaning wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were placed in an area accessible to children.

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.)
Wipes moved to the locked cabinet to be used by staff only.
2025-01-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/30/22. Most recent pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 10/23/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete another first aid and CPR course on or before 10/23/26 to maintain compliance.
2025-01-27 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 inspection, a clear state police clearance for staff #1 was not available. The clearance form on record stated, "Request still pending". Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training prior to the 60-month expiration date. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/3/18. Current mandated reporter certificate was issued on 5/4/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until Clearance is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We reached out to PATCH to obtain official clearance from the "Request still pending" application and they did not have record of it because it was over a year old. A new PATCH state police clearance was obtained. Staff #1 will obtain mandated reporter training on or before 5/4/28 to maintain the 60 month compliance. Staff #1 has all required clearances to begin working.
2024-01-26 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: Staff #1 had mandated reporter training completed on 4/3/18 and updated on 5/4/23, which is greater than 60 months. Training is complete and on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
Employee completed necessary Mandated Reporter training on 5/4/23, albeit after the 60 months had elapsed.
2023-01-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-01-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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