Daycare Record Child care inspection records

GPY Blue Bell Elementary School

801 Symphony Ln, Blue Bell, PA 19422 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 3

GPY Blue Bell Elementary School is a certified child care center in Blue Bell, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 22). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 14 centers in Blue Bell and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#10 of 14 centers in Blue Bell
4 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 7, 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

Health & medication 7
Records & paperwork 5
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 3
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, 23 school aged children were observed outside at the playground with two staff members. When each staff member was asked to name the children, they were specifically responsible to supervise. Staff member #1 named 5 children and staff member #2 named 12 children but there were an additional 5 children present which were not named in either of the two staff members assigned groups. When asked who was responsible for the five unnamed children, staff member #1 stated the five children were in the primary group assigned to a staff member who was absent. Also, newly hired staff member #5 observed in the classroom for young school kids was unable to name the children she was assigned to supervise.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will ensure that all staff members complete training related to assigned groups for supervision and how the specific groups of children (primary group) may change often depending on the number of staff members and children present. The staff members will understand how to reorganize…”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #3 did not include verification of initial or annual emergency plan training. Also, the file for staff member #4 did not include verification of annual emergency plan training. The file for staffer #4 included a document indicating the last emergency training was 3/3/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will ensure staff member #3 and #4 is immediately trained in the facility's current emergency plan. The staff member will sign and date a document confirming receipt of emergency plan training. The document confirming receipt of the training will be maintained on file at the facility.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
At the time of inspection, child #5's prescription and nonprescription medication were observed without medication logs signed by the child's parent to authorize the administration of the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “The director will establish a medication log for each of the child's medications and contact the parent of the child to obtain the parent's signature confirming authorization for administration of the medication. The medication log for the child's medication with the parent's signature will be…”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
At the time of inspection, the file for child #3 did not include a health assessment reflecting the child had physical exam. The child's file only contained a vaccination record dated 8/29/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will contact the parent of child #3 to obtain an initial health assessment for the child.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of inspection, the liability insurance policy document observed at the facility was dated 1/1/25 to 1/1/26 reflecting the policy was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will ensure that the facility has a current copy of the insurance policy on file.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1, #3 and #4 did not include verification of the annual fire safety training by a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will schedule fire safety training conducted by a fire safety professional for staff members #1, #3 and #4. The staff members identified will submit the fire safety training certificate to verify completion of the annual fire safety training. Verification of staff members' completion…”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will complete staff evaluations for the staff members identified in the violation. The completed staff evaluations will be maintained in the facility files for each individual staffer.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of inspection, the agreement documents observed for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have a place for the operator/provider to sign the documents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will ensure the financial agreement form for the facility is edited to include a place for the operator/provider to sign. The agreement forms for the children identified will be signed the operator/ provider and the parent.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of inspection, the financial agreement form for child #1 was dated 7/31/25 indicating that the information had not been reviewed within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “The director will ensure that child #1's financial agreement form is reviewed and/or updated by the parent. The agreement form will include the parent's signature with the date to reflect the when the form was reviewed or updated.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #2, #3 and #4 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The director will ensure that the staff members identified have verification documents confirming completion of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. The staff members identified will complete 12 clock hours of child care trainings and provide the training certificate(s) to confirm the…”
Core safety Apr 8, 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 #1 contained an expired NSOR document, which is required by the CPSL to being dated within 60 months of date of completion.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Staff member #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until an updated NSOR has been submitted to the facility. The facility will ensure that staff member #1 doesn't work in a child care position until the required CPSL document identified above has been submitted to the facility's…”
Citation Apr 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)
At the time of inspection, the files child #1, #2, #3, #4, and $5 were missing initial health assessments dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The director will contain the parent of the children identified to obtain an initial health assessment for each child. The initial health assessments obtained for the children identified will be maintained in each child's file at the facility.”
Citation Apr 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection, files for staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include valid certification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The staff members identified will immediately complete pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and submit their valid certification to the facility's files. The director will ensure staff members identified complete the training, as soon as possible. Staff…”
Citation Apr 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection, staff member #6 who had been employed for more than 90 days did not include verification training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Staff member #6 will immediately complete training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and submit the certification to the facility's files. The director will ensure that staff member #6 will receive training in pediatric first aid and pediatric…”
Core safety Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 the file for staff person 1 did not have an NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “NSOR clearance request re-submitted for employee. Staff person 1 was removed from schedule until clearance is received.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 medication was observed for child #2. The medication was not in the original container.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Original container was requested of the parents, and was brought to the site the following school day.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 medication was observed at the facility for child #2. The facility did not have a parent medication log or written medical instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medcine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Medication log was sent to the parent to be completed immediately and will remain with the medication.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 expired medication was observed at the facility for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Parent was informed of the expired medication and has brought new medication to the program.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 staff person #2 has obtained education outside of the United States. The educational document has not been evaluated for US equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Started steps to get education evaluated for US equivalency.”
Core safety Apr 7, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 Staff persons #1 and #3 did not have a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2022): “Staff #1 & #3 disclosure was in their file but scanned improperly. Correct full disclosure scanned to display signatures and dates. Staff person #4 is within 45 provisional hire timefram. NSOR was scanned and awaiting results in the mail. Proof of clearance will be sent by 45 day timeframe or staff…”
Citation Apr 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 medication at the facility for Child #1 was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2022): “Expired medication was sent home with parent. They informed staff team they will return from Spring Break with updated medication”
Citation Apr 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 staff person #1 and #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2022): “We have received diploma for Staff #4. Staff person #1 proof of education was shared last in the scan but is sent for clarification”

“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.) $87.00 $29.68
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $87.00 $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
Certificate valid through Apr 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Oct 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 628-1685
State certificate # CER-00255528
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has GPY Blue Bell Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Apr 9, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of inspection, 23 school aged children were observed outside at the playground with two staff members. When each staff member was asked to name the children, they were specifically responsible to supervise.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about GPY Blue Bell Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Blue Bell 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 Blue Bell Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Oct 22, 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 Blue Bell Elementary School compare with other daycares in Blue Bell?

It is #10 of 14 centers in Blue Bell by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was GPY Blue Bell Elementary School last inspected?

Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does GPY Blue Bell Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $87.00 for young school-age, $87.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs GPY Blue Bell 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.

Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.

Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.