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GPG Learning Academy LLC

1685 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 · Adams County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

GPG Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Gettysburg, PA, with capacity for 117 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 23 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 23). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 9 centers in Gettysburg and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#8 of 9 centers in Gettysburg
1 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 20 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Records & paperwork 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Food & feeding 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The individual file for staff person #9 did not include the proper State Police Clearance. The State Police Clearance for staff person #9 was for the purpose of a volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Staff person #9 was removed from a child care position until clearance was obtained. Staff person #9 obtained the correct State Police Clearance, and the clearance was placed in the staff file on 8/21/26.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan does not include 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “The emergency plan was updated to include how parents will be notified when an emergency has ended and how they can safely reunite with their children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in classroom #5, hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" was placed on a ledge and accessible to children. It was observed in classroom #6, sunscreen and Anti-Bug Balm both labeled "keep out of reach of children" were stored in a child's backpack in a cubby accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and Anti-Bug Balm were removed from areas accessible to children and placed in inaccessible storage.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
It was observed in classrooms #1, #4, #5, and #7, Magic Erasers were not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Magic Erasers were placed in properly labeled containers and stored inaccessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in classroom #5, a foam nap mat that was torn and had exposed foam around the edges being used for diaper changing and not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “The torn foam mat was removed and replaced with a new mat that is in good repair.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
It was observed in classrooms #5, #6, and #7 that there were no visual strip or other visual identification placed on glass located in the child care spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Visual identification was placed on the glass in classrooms #5, #6, and #7.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)
It was observed in classroom#6 that there were not a variety of books to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There is also not enough books to prevent long waits for use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Additional age-appropriate books were added to classroom #6 to provide an adequate amount and variety for the children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
It was observed in classroom #8, that a thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator used to store infant bottles and potentially hazardous foods.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “An operating thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in classroom #8 and is maintaining a temp of 45 or below.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
It was observed in classroom 5, a staff member's purse sitting on a chair accessible to children contained Ibuprofen, Icy Hot, and Pepto. (This was corrected at the time of inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “The staff member's purse containing medication was immediately removed from the area accessible to children and stored out of reach.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
A medication log for child #9 has not been established by the operator for a prescription medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Child #9 is no longer enrolled at the facility; therefore, a medication log is no longer required for this child.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
It was observed in classroom #5 and classroom #8, lunch boxes containing perishable food items were not refrigerated by the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Lunch boxes containing perishable food items are now refrigerated in all classroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/19/26-5/15/26, 5/15/26-6/29/26, and 7/29/26-8/20/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Fire detection devices were tested the day of inspection and the testing was documented on 8/20/26.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR). Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (health and safety trainings).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Staff person #4 is scheduled to complete the required pre-service training on 9/28/26. Staff person #5 has complete the required pre-service on 8/17/26.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The provider has not completed the Department's approved child service report to provide information to the families about the child's growth and development for children #2, #5, #6 and #7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Child Service Reports for children #2, #5, #6, and #7 are currently being completed and will be provided to the families upon completion.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
The agreements for children #1, #2, #3, and #4 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Agreements for children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were updated to specify services that are considered extra.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
It was observed in classroom #5 that emergency contact information was not present for child #8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Emergency contact information for child #8 was placed in classroom #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Individual staff files for staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 do not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “Verification of child care experience, education, and training was obtained and placed in the file for staff persons #5 and #7. Verification of experience, education, and training has been requested for staff persons #2, #3, #4, and #6 and is pending receipt and once received will be placed in…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
The individual files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #6 do not include a written report of initial health assessment. The individual file for staff person #8 does not include a written report of initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin test, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #6 have been notified and are in the process of obtaining the required health assessments and will be placed in individual files once received.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that general details regarding the lock-down procedures to be used AND any general procedures for accommodations were not included in the letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures was updated to include a lockdown procedure and general procedures for accommodation. Continuity of care was also added to the plan.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that multiple children in care had medication present, but the written emergency plan did not specifically address those children's medications within the accommodations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “The facility updated the emergency plan to provide accommodations for staff, infant, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Upon review of the facility emergency plan documents during the initial inspection, it was found that a plan for the 'Continuity of Care/Operations' was not present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “If GPG Learning Academy is affected by a natural disaster and or a devastation to the building beyond our control, GPG Learning Academy will close the facility until conditions of the building are safe and approved for children and staff to return. Added to Emergency Plan corrected on site.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that the windows in Classroom #7 were above ground and did not have any modification/adaptions to limit opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Screws were put in place and corrected on site.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
Upon inspection of each childcare space during the initial inspection, it was observed that there were plate glass windows in Classroom #5 which had no visual strip or other visual identification in place.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Clings were purchased and put on windows. Corrected on site.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.00 $67.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.00 $56.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.00 $35.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.00 $35.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 117 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 25, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Feb 12, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator GPG Learning Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (223) 255-8025
State certificate # CER-00255113
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Common questions

Has GPG Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Aug 20, 2026 (background checks): “The individual file for staff person #9 did not include the proper State Police Clearance. The State Police Clearance for staff person #9 was for the purpose of a volunteer.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about GPG Learning Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPG Learning Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is GPG Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Feb 12, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does GPG Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Gettysburg?

It is #8 of 9 centers in Gettysburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was GPG Learning Academy LLC last inspected?

Aug 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does GPG Learning Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs GPG Learning Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is GPG Learning Academy LLC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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