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Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter

1722 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Building & playground safety 2
Transportation 1
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2 file was missing a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The provider will notify the parent and request for the latest health assessment for the child and include it in the file.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The provider will provide the certification representative with a copy the written letter regarding the safe routes arounf the facility.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide the 1-hour update if that has not been take already the staff will have to retake the health and safety revised 10- hour update.”
Core safety Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #1 file, staff #1 was missing the NSOR clearance in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will provide the certification representative with an up-to-date copy of staff #1 results.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “The provider removed the disinfectant spray out of the reach of the children corrected the violation onsite.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency first aid kit and the kit was missing band aides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “The provider replaced the missing band aides correcting the violation onsite.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will request staff # 3 to provide a copy of the latest health assessment and Mantoux test results.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #3 file, child #3 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request a copy of the child's health assessment.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent of child #3 and request for them to provide a copy of the child health records or if it was left out submit the missing copy of the health assessment.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will obtain the current copy of the liability insurance and submit it to the certification representative.”
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Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #3 file, staff # 3 was missing pediatric CPR/First aid with a PQAS certified instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will request for staff #3 to take a pediatric CPR/First aid course with a PQAS certified trainer and submit a copy of the course certificate to the certification representative.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #3 file, staff #3 was missing fire safety training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will submit a up to date fire safety training certificate.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for the emergency contact form to be completed to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leave no blank.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The provider will provide the certification representative with 10 hours of up-to-date professional development trainings.”
Core safety Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons on excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “Program will ensure 2 staff members are always present to walk/ accompany students on excursions away from the facility.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/23, the facility did not have their emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “Alliance emergency plan will be posted on parent program board where parents and certification rep will be able to identify it.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access/Inspect child accessible areas 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)/3270.24(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “During all renewal inspections, Y staff will coordinate with school staff to ensure certification representative has full access to spaces where students receive care.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “A pediatric first aid and CPR class has been scheduled at the Columbia North YMCA where staff person #2 will attend. Training is scheduled on 5/11/23.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “A written daily activities plan will be posted and visible in group space for both students and families to view.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “All student files and emergency contact information will be present in the childcare space and available on demand for inspection and in case of emergencies.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Parents will be instructed to update emergency contact information once every 6 months or as soon a change is made in the contact information.”
Citation Jul 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “To maintain compliance, facility will add requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of of operations to the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Once the emergency plan is updated with all requirements, a copy of the plan will be sent to he local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Documentation that plan was sent will be kept on file.”
Citation Jul 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
On 7/14/22, general liability insurance policy to cover persons who are on the premises was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2022): “Director will provide general liability insurance to cover persons who are on the premises. The address of the facility will be listed on the policy.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2022): “Provider will update the facility's emergency plan with a specific lock-down plan for the school building and a plan to accommodate any special needs/chronic medical conditions during an emergency.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “GPY CC handbooks were recently updated and approved to include the following policy: Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head trauma and maltreatment”

“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

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Aug 29, 2022
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 30, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 963-3700
State certificate # CER-00250757
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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.

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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