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GPY Boyertown Elementary School

641 E 2nd St, Boyertown, PA 19512 · Berks County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

GPY Boyertown Elementary School is a certified child care center in Boyertown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 33 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (11 of 33). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 7 centers in Boyertown and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 67% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #3 of 7 centers in Boyertown
1 Core-safety citations
32 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 9, 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

Health & medication 11
Records & paperwork 10
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 4
Transportation 1
Building & playground safety 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 the operator did not have documentation available to review which documented the delivery of the emergency plan to Berks County and the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Director will send a copy of emergency plan to Berks County and local municipality. Director will print a copy of email sent and keep it at the site.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 Child 3 did not have a child health report. Child 3 has been enrolled for more than 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Child 3's parent will provide a physical to director or child will be disenrolled from the program until it is provided.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 the operator did not have documentation to support that the annual notification to the local traffic authorities was sent in the past 12 months. Previously documentation noted the most recent traffic letter was sent to the local traffic authorities for this facility on 8/19/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Director will send traffic letter to local traffic authorities and document the submission which will keep at site.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 Staff person 1 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 11/9/2020. It was reported Staff person 1 was working on 11/10/2025 during this inspection in a child care position at another location own by the legal entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Staff person 1 will not be alone with children until the mandated reporter training is completed and handed into director while working at any GPY location.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 Staff person 2's file did not indicate that Staff Person 2 obtained a Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree or the field of study these degree's would have been in. Staff Person 2's file had a transcript for graduate course work for a Master's in Teaching but this transcript did not indicate that Staff person 2 obtained this degree. Staff Person 2 has been working as a group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Staff person 2 will provide a copy of updated transcripts as well as a copy of master's degree to keep in file at location.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 Child 1's fee agreement was not signed by the child's parent. Child 3's fee agreement did not list the fee amount.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Child 1's fee agreement will be signed by the parent. Child 3's fee agreement will have the monthly amount charged written on the form.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 Children 3, 4, and 5's emergency contact forms were missing the following information for their parents: parent's home address and phone number (Children 3 & 5), and parents work address and phone numbers (Children 3, 4, & 5). Child 4's emergency contact form did not have the release person addresses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Parent of Children 3, 4, and 5 will provide information about other parent if parent is in child's life. If parent is not involved, parent will write none in the name area on form. Parent of child 4 will provide addresses for release people.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 Child 2's file did not list the child's withdrawal date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Director will document the withdraw date for child #2 on fee agreement and pull child's file from site since child is not attending.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 Cert rep observed trash in an open trash can that appeared to be contaminated by human secretions. Staff reported that trash that is contaminated with human secretions (ie. napkins to wipe salvia from children's mouth area after snacks, and tissues with bodily fluids) are thrown in a trash can that is open. The facility does not have a close lidded trash can in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The director will purchase a small close lidded trash can on Amazon for the children to use for trash contaminated with human secretions.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 Child 2's Health assessment did not indicate if Child 2 is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “Director will obtain documentation from the physician that child 2 is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
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Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 the emergency plan does not contain an emergency lockdown plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Director will add into the emergency plan how the staff and children will shelter in place during an emergency.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 through 12/6/24 it was noted that the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Emergency plan was sent to local municipality as well as county emeregncy management agency on August 19, 2024. Director filled out form on 11/14/24 to show plans were sent in August.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 Cert rep noted there was more than 12 months between Staff 1's annual Staff evaluations: 2/9/23, and 6/14/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Staff 1's annual Staff evaluation was completed on 6/14/14. Director will have all staff sign their staff review when it is completed each year in February.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 and 12/6/24 the following information was noted as not being provided in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, clothing, dismissal policies, and transportation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Director will update welcome letter that is sent to families to include the following items: facility's general schedule and hours of operation. The other items are contained in the family handbook which is sent to families prior to the child's first day of care.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 the fee agreements for Child 2 were not signed by the operator nor parent. The fee agreement for Child 1 and Child 3 not signed by the operator but was signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Director signed the fee agreements for Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3 immediately. Director will have the mother sign the fee agreement for Child 2 when picking the child up from care on 11/13/24.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The facility self-reported that on 7/18/2024 that a child fell off of a swing on the outdoor playground and suffered a broken wrist. On 7/30/2024, Cert. Rep. visited the facility playground. The mulch on the outdoor playground did not measure the required 9 inches in the fall zone areas where the swings are. It only measured 7 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Children in the program have not utilized the playground equipment since 7/30/24. We reached out to the school district and informed them mulch did not meet requirement. Mulch is being spread prior to children utilizing again.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
During the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2023, the EpiPen that was prescribed for Child #1 did not include written consent for administration of the medication from a parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Medication log will be filled out by parents for EpiPen that is on site for child #1.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff #2 had an updated health assessment on file on 11/21/2023. However, the updated health assessment for Staff #2 was dated 10/5/2023. The previous health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/23/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Staff person #2 will have physical completed in a timely manner and provide to BASE Team Leader upon completion.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 11/21/2023, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “Child #2's physical has been received. Child #3's physical must be provided by correction date and if not received care will be paused until it is provided.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. It was completed on 3/8/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “All staff who are required to complete the one hour 2022 health and safety training update will do so.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Staff #3 does not have an initial health assessment with a tuberculosis screening required 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting on file. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Staff person has gotten a physical and TB test completed.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On 11/3/20022, the facility did not have documented that an annual emergency drill has been conducted during the previous 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Staff conducted a lockdown drill with the children and documented it on the appropriate page.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The fire drill log was up to date on 11/3/2022, but the log showed that fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days during the previous 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Moving forward the staff and director will keep the fire drill logs on the board for an entire year.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 11/3/2022, Child #1 and Child #2 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Parent of child 1 and child 2 will provide the program with a health report which will be kept at the site in the child's file.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff #3 does not have proof of education on file. See LIs code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Staff person has provided a copy of her high school diploma and also a verification of hours form.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Director ID/30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours. 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(f)/3270.241(c)(1)(i)
Staff #1, the director was not physically present to provide a valid photo identification for the Renewal Inspection on 11/3/2022. This school age program operates 25 hours per week during the school year. Staff #1 admitted that she is not always present at this facility location at least 5 hours per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “A qualified staff will be listed as the director. This site is her primary location, and she is there more than 5 hours a week.”
Citation Jul 14, 2022 Other state visit Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During a swimming inspection on 7/14/2022, an expired EpiPen was seen in the medication lockbox. Expiration date was marked as May 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2022): “The medicine that was expired was an inhaler not an EpiPen. The parent provided a new inhaler for the staff to keep at the site in case it is needed.”
Citation Jul 14, 2022 Other state visit Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
During a swimming inspection on 7/14/2022, the medications for children in the medication lockbox did not have written consent from the parent for administration of the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2022): “All children will have a signed medication form if needed before returning to care. One is already completed and other 2 are going to be completed when children return to care.”
Citation Jul 14, 2022 Other state visit Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
During a swimming inspection on 7/14/2022, the emergency contact information forms specific to each were not present at the swimming pool on this excursion away from the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2022): “All emergency contact forms were copied and placed in a file box that will be kept at the pool in the office in case of an emergency.”
Core safety Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the Renewal Inspection on 11/9/2021, Staff #1 did not have the state police clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2021): “Correct criminal background clearance was received from clearance department and was placed in employee's file. Clearance was completed on 8/11/2021. Copy sent to DHS inspector on 11/24/2021.”
Citation Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the Renewal Inspection on 11/9/2021, Child #1 and Child #2 did not have a record of the child's immunized status on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2021): “Parents provided copies of physicals for both children. Copies were provided via email to inspector on 11/24/2021.”
Citation Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the Renewal Inspection on 11/9/2021, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have verification of education and/or child care experience prior to working at the facility on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2021): “Both employees provided either high school diploma or college degree. Both were emailed to inspector on 11/24/2021.”
Citation Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the Renewal Inspection on 11/9/2021, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file. Staff #3 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2021): “References for all three employees will be sent via email to DHS inspector.”

“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

Violation found Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $58.00 $28.25
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $58.00 $28.25

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 Feb 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 2, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 963-3700
State certificate # CER-00248225
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Common questions

Has GPY Boyertown Elementary School 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 Nov 9, 2021 (background checks): “During the Renewal Inspection on 11/9/2021, Staff #1 did not have the state police clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about GPY Boyertown Elementary School?

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 Boyertown Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 2, 2026. 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 Elementary School compare with other daycares in Boyertown?

It is tied for #3 of 7 centers in Boyertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was GPY Boyertown Elementary School last inspected?

Nov 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does GPY Boyertown Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for young school-age, $58.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs GPY Boyertown 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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