Jennersville Ymca
880 W BALTIMORE PIKE, WEST GROVE, PA 19390Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 92% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 267
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
- HS/GED + 2 yrs/Two Written References; 2025-05-283270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(5)
3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-05-28 | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) | Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-05-143270.66(a)
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-05-14 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-05-14 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-05-14 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-05-14 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-05-14 | 3270.124(a) | Each child emergency contact person; 2025-05-14 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-05-14 | 3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) | ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent; 2025-05-14 | 3270.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2025-05-14 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-10-243270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-10-24 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-10-24 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-10-24 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-10-24 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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