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GPY at Stony Creek Elementary School

1721 Yost Rd, Blue Bell, PA 19422 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 2

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

Fewer citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 14 centers in Blue Bell
3 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Building & playground safety 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2025): “Staff member #4 will not work in a child care position until the out-of-state clearances and all required CPSL documents verifying the individual's suitability have been obtained. Staff member #4 will submit a state police clearance / background check, child abuse clearance and if applicable a sex…”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Staff members #2 and #3 will submit verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children, as soon as possible; using the Verification of Experience form(s). The director will ensure the staff members missing verification of experience required to qualify for their position…”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Staff member #1 will submit verification of completion of the full Pediatric first aid / CPR training including the online and in-person portion of the course. Staff member #3 will submit verification of completion of a training course specifying Pediatric first aid/ CPR training, as soon as…”
Core safety Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provisional staff member #2 will be supervised by a permanent staffer until he has submitted an FBI Clearance along with the Rap Sheet(s) for the record indicated. The director will ensure provisional staff member #2 submits an FBI Clearance with Rap Sheet(s) dated within the last 60 months. The…”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The director will contact the parent of child #2 to obtain a health assessment which includes the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The parent will have a medical professional complete the Child Health…”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, the most recent health assessment observed in the file of staff member #2 was dated 9/20/2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Staff member #2 will submit an updated health assessment with TB results completed and signed by a medical professional within the last 12 months. The director will ensure staff member #2 submits a completed health assessment with TB results signed and dated by a medical professional within the…”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the agreement form child #1 and child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The director will enter the arrival and departure times on the agreement forms for child #1 and #3, then have the parents of the children review the forms indicate they agree with the information.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects/No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.103/3270.108(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “The ball was removed and put in the trash.”
Core safety Oct 6, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 11, 2022): “the mandated reporter training was located in the file and sent to the inspector. Out of state clearances were initiated for staff #2 Staff #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until all required clearance information is received.”
Citation Oct 6, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have verification that the Emergency plan had been sent to the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 11, 2022): “Letter to officials that was sent was shared with inspector. Emergency plan and plan updates will be sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Oct 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “Policy was added to Emergency pan and posted at the site immediately.”
Citation Oct 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Missing file items were sent to the inspector including verification of Pediatric CPR and Pediatric first aid and health and safety training.”
Citation Oct 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
A file for staff person #1 was not available for review during the renewal inspection on 10/6/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “File for staff person #1 was at a different location as that was her primary location at that time but has since been moved to this location.”
Citation Sep 23, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2021): “Staff member is renewing her cerfication in CPR & First Aid this Sunday to be in compliance.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Oct 30, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 16, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 784-8888
State certificate # CER-00247460
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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.

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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