GPY Boyertown Elementary School
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25 Child 2's file did not list the child's withdrawal date.
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.
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.
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During a renewal inspection on 11/13/24 the emergency plan does not contain an emergency lockdown plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 11/21/2023, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
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.
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.
On 11/3/20022, the facility did not have documented that an annual emergency drill has been conducted during the previous 12 months.
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.
On 11/3/2022, Child #1 and Child #2 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
Staff #3 does not have proof of education on file. See LIs code sheet.
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.
During a swimming inspection on 7/14/2022, an expired EpiPen was seen in the medication lockbox. Expiration date was marked as May 2022.
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.
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.
During the Renewal Inspection on 11/9/2021, Staff #1 did not have the state police clearance on file.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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