Gpy Abington Early Learning Center · Closed
Gpy Abington Early Learning Center was a certified child care center in Abington, PA. It no longer appears in Pennsylvania’s child care search (gone since October 2026). Since August 2021, the state inspected it 17 times, confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations and cited 68 violations, 15 of them core-safety. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
Inspection history
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At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, in the Older Toddler Classroom, Staff Person #2 was observed changing a child on the changing table, there were 4 additional children present in the childcare space, Staff Person #2 stated they had 6 children. There were 5 children observed in the child care space and 1 child in the bathroom. Child #1 was observed in the bathroom unsupervised with their hand in the toilet. Also, in the Infant Room, Staff Person #3 was in the closet with the door closed, leaving 4 children unsupervised. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, in the Preschool Classroom, Staff Person #1 was unable to name the children in their assigned supervisory group, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. THIS IS CONTINIUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, the sink located in the Preschool Classroom was clogged.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, Staff Person #3 had 4 children sleeping in the Infant Room, in cribs that were not at least 2 feet apart on at least 3 sides while the rest equipment was in use.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Visit conducted on 05/14/2026, Child #1 was placed in a crib on their back, on top of a boppy pillow with a loose blanket over the child being used to prop the bottle up to their mouth.
On 05/05/2026, while under the supervision of Staff Person #1, Child #1 was able to climb the outside of the indoor play structure, which is approximately 14 feet tall, falling from the structure when Staff Person #2 called Child #1's name, hitting their face on the floor, resulting in nasal bleeding, a black eye and swelling and tearing of upper lip.
During complaint investigation on 03/30/2026, it was determined on 03/27/2026, child #1 eloped from Kid Zone play space as staff person #1 was leaving room. Child #1 went through lobby area, upstairs to 2nd floor where child #1 was able to access elevator, taking elevator to lower basement level, exiting through exterior door on lower basement level, running up the ramp, through the parking lot and down the sidewalk into traffic on busy main road, where a passerby and child care staff were able to retrieve child #1.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 03/30/2026, when asked to identify their supervisory groups, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not have clear supervisory groups. Staff Person #2 identified 3 children in their supervisory group, but one child they named was not present at the time of the investigation. Staff Person #3 stated they could not name their group because they were in the bathroom when Staff Person #2 identified their group and they did not know which children Staff Person #2 already identified.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed PA Criminal Background Clearance or a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 03/30/2026, the files for Staff Person #1 hired, 09/16/2025, and Staff Person #2, hired 02/12/2026, did not have an initial health assessment including the results of a tuberculin skin test.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired 09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit, Staff Person #1, hired 09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter Training.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 12/04/2025, the most recent National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 09/17/2020.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 12/04/2025, there were stained ceiling tiles in the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom above the lunch tables and in the Indoor Play space.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 12/04/2025, there was peeling paint on the wall in the Toddler Classroom near the door for the Infant Classroom.
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the most recent verification of Emergency Plan training on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 09/15/2023.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, there was peeling paint on the doorframe of the bathroom located in the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 was dated 11/30/23 and the most recent health assessment on file for Child #5 was dated 02/08/2024.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child #3's hands after being diapered.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, Staff Person #3, hired 05/20/2024 did not contain verification of the completion of Annual Fire Safety Training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain a Child Service Report.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the dates on the Emergency Contact and Agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 indicated that the forms had not been reviewed, updated or signed within a 6-month time frame.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 contained one written nonfamily reference letter.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, Child #1 was left in the Pre-School Classroom with two therapists unsupervised by facility staff.
At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the fire drill log indicated fire drills were not being conducted at least every 60 days. The two most recent fire drill on file were dated 01/23/2025 and 04/14/2025.
At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the fire drill log indicated that the fire detection system was not being tested every 30 days. The two most recent dates the fire detection system was tested were 01/23/2025 and 04/14/2025. The facility also could not provide the Fire Inspection Report.
At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain the verification of education and childcare experience required to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor.
At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During unannounced inspection 02/24/2025, staff person #1 did not have verification that NSOR had been applied for nor was the completed clearance on file.
During unannounced inspection 02/24/2025, staff person #2 was unable to name children staff person was supervising. Staff person was only staff in the room at the time.
During unannounced inspection 02/05/2025, baseboard trim in Kid Zone play space was loose and coming off the walls through out the entire play space.
During unannounced inspection 02/05/2025, there were insufficient amount and variety of toys and manipulatives in classrooms for students to facilitate emotional, cognitive, communicative and motor development. THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE.
During unannounced inspection 01/10/2025, there were insufficient amount and variety of toys and manipulatives in classrooms for students to facilitate emotional, cognitive, communicative and motor development.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, a ficus elastica was observed in the 2nd floor Pre School classroom on the floor at the end of the cubbies closest to the entry door.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, the following was observed: stained ceiling tiles in the Kids Zone indoor play area; the rubber threshold cover at the bottom of the door leading to the outdoor play space was unattached.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, plastic bags were observed in the cubbies in the Older Toddlers Room.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, inhaler for child #1 was observed in the Older Toddlers room. The medication was not labeled in its original container.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, fire inspection report completed 11/08/2024 indicated a deficiency.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, emergency plan did not indicate locations away from the facility that would be used in the event of an emergency.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain an initial health assessment stating staff person was suitable to provide child care and free from communicable disease.
During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, staff #1 and #2 did not have verification that Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire.
During unannounced inspection 10/10/2024, files of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain a health assessment screening confirming staff persons are free from communicable disease and suitable for child care. THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE.
During unannounced inspection 10/10/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor). THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE.
During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, staff person #2 and #3 did not identify supervision of specific children after stating they had specific children in their primary care groups.
During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024. file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment.
During unannounced visit 09/09/2024, toilet tank in Pre School bathroom on the 2nd floor was missing its lid.
During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, file of staff person #3 did not contain completed health assessment verifying staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care.
During renewal inspection 09/09/2024, file for staff person #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR).
During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, there was no file available for staff person #1 to review.
During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of state issued identification.
During unannounced visit 09/09/2024, files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve as facility persons
During unannounced inspection 08/08/2024, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas: on the first floor next to the air conditioning vent, near the fire alarm sensor and near the rest room; on the second floor in the child care space near the air conditioning vent, by the window on the left side of the classroom and in the corner near the bank of windows facing Old York Rd.
During unannounced inspection 08/08/2024, spillage was observed in the bottom of the refrigerator located in the Pre School classroom on the 2nd floor.
During complaint investigation on 05/22/2024, it was determined that on 05/17/2024, staff #1 was left alone with 11 children, 9 who were napping and 2 who were active in the classroom leaving staff person out of ratio.
During complaint investigation on 05/22/2024, it was determined that on 05/17/2024 during nap time in classroom where 9 children were napping and two children were not, child #1 was able to open a child safety gate, take elevator down from the 2nd floor, leave main door of facility and go 0.7 miles away to Valley Rd where he was found by a passer by.
During complaint investigation on 05/22/2024, it was determined that on 05/17/2024 during nap time in classroom where 9 children were napping and two children were not, child #1 was able to open a child safety gate, take elevator down from the 2nd floor, leave main door of facility and go 0.7 miles away to Valley Rd where he was found by a passer by. On 05/22/2024, child in first floor classroom was observed eloping from classroom and cert rep alerted staff so staff could retrieve child from hallway outside of classroom.
During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. There was no evidence of previously completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file.
During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, the infant room had no source of running water present for handwashing in the diapering area. The two sinks located in the diapering area were marked with signs that said "DO NOT USE".
During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, staff person #2 was observed completing a diaper change and unable to wash hands of infant and own hands due to no water source present in the infant classroom; staff person #3 was observed completing a diaper change series in the toddler classroom and did not wash child's hands or change gloves and wash own hands before changing a second child.
During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, fire drill logs presented indicated that last fire drill was held 02/08/2024.
During a renewal inspection on 12/19/2023, the file for staff persons #1did not contain a health assessment.
During a renewal inspection on 12/19/2023, the provider did not have a record of fire detection system inspection completed in the last 12-months on file.
On 8-7-23 during Initial inspection Certification Representative noticed that two windows on the upper floor of the facility were missing screens.
On 8-7-23 during Initial inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few handwashing signs were missing over sinks in the facility.
On 8-7-23 during Initial inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few refrigerators were missing thermometers.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
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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.
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