GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School
GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School is a certified child care center in Blue Bell, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 14 centers in Blue Bell and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4, who has resided outside of PA in the last 60 months, did not contain the outside state clearances required to be hired provisionally, under the CPSL. The file observed for staff member #2's did not originally contain the Rap Sheet for the individual's PA State Police Clearance dated 1/10/2025, which indicated a record but was corrected on-site.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #2 and #3, hired as assistant group supervisor; were missing verification of 2 years of experience working with children necessary to qualify with a high school diploma for the position.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a pediatric first aid/CPR training certificate valid for 90 days indicating completion of the online portion of the training but not the in-person portion of the full training. Staff member #3's file contained a first aid/ CPR certificate, dated 1/18/2025; which did not specify pediatric first aid/ CPR training, as required.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain the Rap Sheet(s) which should have been attached to the FBI Clearance. Staff member #2's PA State Police Clearance indicates a record with a Rap Sheett so staff member #2's FBI must also have a Rap Sheet(s).
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
At time of inspection, the most recent health assessment observed in the file of staff member #2 was dated 9/20/2019.
At the time of inspection, the agreement form child #1 and child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the facility inspection the children were playing with equipment in the gym. At the time, a child attending the program was observed playing with a red ball that was damaged with foam exposed which could pose a chocking hazard if ingested.
During the renewal inspection on 10/6/2022 the file for staff person #3 did not include the mandated reporter's training. The file for staff person #2 did not include the out of state clearance information as required.
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have verification that the Emergency plan had been sent to the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center.
During renewal inspection 10/06/2022, facility had not developed a policy on shaken baby syndrome, child maltreatment and abusive head trauma in accordance with federal requirements 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi)
During the renewal inspection on 10/6/2022 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain verification of Pediatric CPR and Pediatric first aid. The file for staff person #1 did not contain the required Health and Safety training class (Get Stared with Center-Based Care Building Blocks for quality)
A file for staff person #1 was not available for review during the renewal inspection on 10/6/2022.
During the renewal inspection on 9/23/2021 the following staff did not have verification of Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR: Staff person #1.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $71.80 | $29.68 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $71.80 | $29.68 |
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 at Stony Creek Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Sep 18, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4, who has resided outside of PA in the last 60 months, did not contain the outside state clearances required to be hired provisionally, under the CPSL. The file…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 16, 2025. 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 at Stony Creek Elementary School compare with other daycares in Blue Bell?
It is #4 of 14 centers in Blue Bell by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School last inspected?
Sep 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.80 for young school-age, $71.80 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School?
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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