Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter
Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 27). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2 file was missing a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative did not see the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing the 1-hour health and safety update in the file that was required to take with the 10-hour health and safety prior to October 4, 2022, are required to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #1 file, staff #1 was missing the NSOR clearance in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the space the program is using inside the school and observed disinfecting spray accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency first aid kit and the kit was missing band aides.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #3 file, staff # 3 is missing a health assessment in the file along with the results of the Mantoux test record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #3 file, child #3 was missing a health assessment in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #3 file, child #3 is missing the side of the physical it says see attached but no record of the child physical is in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the liability insurance certificate, but it was observed that the copy in the file was expired at the time of the inspection.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #3 file, staff # 3 was missing pediatric CPR/First aid with a PQAS certified instructor.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #3 file, staff #3 was missing fire safety training in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 and child #5 were both missing the policy number of the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing 10 hours of professional development training in the file there were only 2 hours included in the file.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/23, Certification Representative observed staff person #1 take a child on a walking excursion to the Columbia North YMCA alone.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/23, the facility did not have their emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/23, Certification Representative was not given full access to each space where children receive care in the facility.
Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
During the follow up renewal inspection conducted in 5/15/23, the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in room 1.
During the follow up renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
During the follow-up renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/23, the emergency contact information for child #2, 3,4, and five were not dated. The emergency contact information for child #6 was dated 9/13/22.
On 7/14/22, the facility's emergency plan did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations as required by 45 CFR Chapter 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
On 7/14/22, no evidence was observed that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 7/14/22, general liability insurance policy to cover persons who are on the premises was not on file at the facility.
On 5/10/22, during initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations during a lock-down emergency and accommodations for children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during an emergency.
On 5/10/22, the facility did not have a policy to address shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi)
“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.
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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $24.25 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $24.25 |
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
Common questions
Has Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations 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 Jan 25, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #1 file, staff #1 was missing the NSOR clearance in the file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 30, 2023. 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 Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter last inspected?
Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young school-age, $60.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Philadelphia YMCA.
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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.
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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