GPY Ambler BASE
GPY Ambler BASE is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA, with capacity for 309 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 6 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 15 centers in Ambler and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Continued noncompliance from 6/30/26; During the follow up visit Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.
During the complaint investigation, it was determined Staff#1 did not know the whereabouts of Child#1 for a period of time, resulting in a lack of required supervision. Child #1 was able to leave the assigned activity area and the group without staff awareness and into the outside pool area.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance was not in record.
Certification rep reviewed staff #3 and 4 and observed staff did not have in record a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter.
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed staff did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed record did not include acceptable verification of education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
At the time of inspection, in multiple locations, facility children's lunches was observed in backpacks. The lunches contained potentially hazardous food; cheese, cold cuts, yogurt. s he lunch for facility children was
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $114.00 | $114.00 |
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
Common questions
Has GPY Ambler BASE 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 Jun 30, 2026 (supervision): “During the complaint investigation, it was determined Staff#1 did not know the whereabouts of Child#1 for a period of time, resulting in a lack of required supervision. Child #1 was able to leave the assigned activity…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Ambler BASE?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is GPY Ambler BASE’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 10, 2019. 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 Ambler BASE compare with other daycares in Ambler?
It is #4 of 15 centers in Ambler by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Ambler BASE last inspected?
Jul 13, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Ambler BASE cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $88.00 for preschool, $114.00 for young school-age, $114.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Ambler BASE?
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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