GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center
GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Boyertown, PA, with capacity for 252 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 37 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (10 of 37). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in Boyertown and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 6 and Staff 7 had NSOR certificates dated 6/30/25, and 6/27/25 respectively. These are after Staff 6 and 7's first days with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with Children(1Dw/CHN).
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 the emergency plan letter to the parents was not available for review by the cert rep. It was reported this letter was not sent to the parents of the children who enrolled in the facility for the Summer of 2025.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed tissues and napkins which appeared to be contaminated by human secretions in trash cans without lids in Room 3 and Room 5.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted by the phone in Room 2.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed the facility's daily schedule was not posted in Rooms 1, 4, 5, and the Gym. Cert Rep observed the facility's emergency medical transportation plan was not posted in Room 2 and the Gym.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 the young school aged children in Room 3 reported they did not wash their hands before eating lunch.
During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 6's and Staff 10's initial health assessments and TB tests were dated both dated 6/25/25 which is after Staff 6 and 10's first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/CHN). Staff 8 had health assessments dated 5/26/23 and 6/25/25, and Staff 9 had health assessments dated 5/24/23 and 6/16/25 which is more than 24 months between Health assessments. Staff 8 and Staff 9 were on leave from 8/23/24-6/8/25, and had direct contact with children again starting 6/9/25.
During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 11's initial health assessment dated 6/11/24 did not include information regarding an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/CHN).
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep noted there was more than 60 days between fire drills: 4/10/25-6/27/25. Children were not receiving care at the facility from 4/11/25-6/12/25. Children resumed care at the facility on 6/13/25.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 documentation of the delivery of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not available for Cert rep review.
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During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 Cert Rep noted the facility's annual traffic letter did not provide details regarding this facility or this facility's location.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following items in respective accessible areas: Deodorant(in a bag on the floor of Room 1), Dawn dish soap(by the accessible sink in Room 1), Cleaning deodorant/absorbent(unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 5), and Spray cleaner(unlocked closet in the Gym). All of these items were labeled "Keep out of reach of children."
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff person 4 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 7/5/23. Staff 4 went on leave starting 8/15/25.
During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 1 had fire safe trainings dated 2/8/24 and 3/6/25 which is more than 12 months between trainings.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 Cert rep noted Staff 5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/18/20. Staff 5 was on leave from 8/23/24 until 6/9/25.
During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 2 and Staff 5 had staff evaluations dated 8/22/25 and Staff 4 had staff evaluation dated 8/15/25, but did not have evaluations from 2024 available for review. Staff 2, 4, and 5 have been employed for more than 12 months (See LIS code sheet).
During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 2 had a bachelor's degree in sports management and 2401 hours of child care experience. Documentation was not available to review to show that Staff 2 had at least 30 credit hours in human services. Staff 2 has been working as a group supervisor.
During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 3 had a college transcript which showed Staff 3 earned 4 credit hours in human services. It was reported that Staff 3 graduated from high school, but acceptable documentation of this was not available for review. Staff 3 has been working as an aide.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Children 1, 6, 7, and 9's fee agreements were not signed by the operator.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Children 1-10 did not have release persons' addresses. It was reported that no children enrolled would have this information on their emergency contact form, as there was no where to capture this information on the newly updated emergency contact forms the facility used.
During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed that the emergency contact forms for the children receiving care in the following rooms was not present with those children, in Room 1 and Room 3.
During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Facility Person 12 had one reference in their file.
During the Renewal Inspection on 8/16/2024, 27 school age children were observed to be in the Room 2 classroom. This classroom has a measured capacity for 19 children. The schedule of daily activities posted in Room 2 did not designate that children were participating in a program activity where the capacity could be exceeded for up to two separate 1/2-hour time periods daily.
During the Renewal Inspection on 8/16/2024, the following was observed: An outlet cover case in the Board Room that was sunk in the wall, peeling paint on the walls in the racquetball courts and a rough surface on the wall near where the net is anchored.
On 8/16/2024, Staff #1 had an initial health assessment that included a tuberculosis screening that was conducted on 8/13/2024. This was after the first day working in childcare for Staff #1. See LIS code sheet.
On 8/16/2024, Staff #2 did not have proof of education on file. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2023, an expired EpiPen was observed in the medication lockbox in the Pioneers classroom. The EpiPen was labeled with an expiration date of 8/7/2023.
Staff #1 and Staff #3 had updated health assessments on file on 8/11/2023. However, Staff #1, Staff #3 had updated health assessments on file as follows: Staff #1, 8/7/2023, and Staff #3, 7/10/2023. The previous health assessments on file were dated as follows: 5/29/2018 for Staff #1 and 2/1/2021 for Staff #3. The initial health assessment tuberculosis screening for Staff #4 was completed on 6/28/2023. See LIS code sheet.
Staff #1 and Staff #2 both had updated mandated reporter training on file on 8/11/2023, but Staff #1 and Staff #2 went more than 60 without completing mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 being dated 5/14/2018 and the updated mandated reporter training being dated 5/23/2023, and the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for Staff #2 being dated 6/12/2018 and the updated mandated reporter training being dated 7/3/2023.
During the Renewal Inspection on 8/17/2022, peeling paint was seen on the wall in the Game Room.
On 8/17/2022, the health report on file for Child #1 was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. See LIS code sheet.
On 8/17/2022, Staff #1 did not have a health assessment or a tuberculosis screening on file. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 5/29/2018. The initial health assessment on file for Staff #3 did not include tuberculosis screening. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021, a container of Clorox bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the Game Room. The container of bleach was labeled keep out of reach of children
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021, a cracked outlet cover case with sharp edges exposed was observed in the Game Room.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021,the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 9/15/2019.
The facility does not have a receipt for the proof of purchase/installation for fire detection system on file.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021, Staff #2 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $43.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $41.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $39.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $38.00 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.20 | $26.79 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.20 | $26.79 |
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 Boyertown Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Aug 8, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 6 and Staff 7 had NSOR certificates dated 6/30/25, and 6/27/25 respectively. These are after Staff 6 and 7's first days with children. See LIS code sheet for first day…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 30, 2021. 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 Boyertown Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Boyertown?
It is #5 of 7 centers in Boyertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 8, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for infant, $41.00 for young toddler, $39.00 for older toddler, $38.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center?
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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