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Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp

380 S Madison St, Boyertown, PA 19512 · Berks County
5 core-safety citations in last 12 months

Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp is a certified child care center in Boyertown, PA. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 16 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). All 16 came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Boyertown and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 82% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#6 of 7 centers in Boyertown
5 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision 4
Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety Trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Staff Person #2 returned to the classroom and was supervised by a AGS. Staff Person# 2 completed the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2 on 7/20/26, but will remain supervised due to not qualifying as anything more than an aide.”
Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Cert Rep noted the following violation of the Child Protective Services Law(CPSL): Facility Person #7 did not have Florida Child Abuse, or Florida Criminal history clearances on file. It was reported that Facility Person #7 has resided in Florida within the past 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Facility Person #7 was not working on 7/20/26. Facility Person #7 was placed on leave effective 7/20/26 until the Florida child abuse and criminal history checks are completed and on file. The operator will comply with the CPSL.”
Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26 Staff 2 was observed providing care unsupervised to children. Staff 2 is an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Staff 2 immediately returned to the classroom with their children were they were supervised by an AGS.”
Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26 Cert rep observed Child 1 and their service provider returning from the bathroom to the cafeteria where Staff Person # 9 was. Cert Rep was told that Child 1 was in Staff Person #9's assigned group. When the Cert rep questioned this the Cert Rep was told that Child 1 and the service provider went to the bathroom without supervision by a Staff person. Child's file did not have any documentation to support that the child was signed out or that parents had given consent for the child to be alone with the service provider while receiving these services. The child's file did not include an IEP to note if there was a requirement for the child to be alone with the service provider and not supervised by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “1. Children will be supervised at all times by a staff person. Staff will know the names, and whereabouts of their assigned children. Staff will ensure all service providers are supervised by a staff person. The Child and service provider immediately returned to Staff 9's supervision where Staff…”
Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervision on and facility premises/Staff:child ratios while swimming 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(2)/3270.115(a)(5)
During a renewal inspection which included a swimming inspection on 7/23/26 Cert re observed Staff person 1 inside the fenced in pool area with 9 children(6 young school aged, and 3 older school aged) who were not swimming. Staff Person 1 named an identified these 9 children as being in their assigned group. Cert Rep observed the children and staff were inside the fence area, where the pool was located, and therefore had access to the pool. When Cert Rep question this, Cert Rep was told, that Staff did not realize Swimming Ratios would apply and another Staff came over to split the children into acceptable Ratios of 1:6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “1. Staff will maintain ratios at all times. Supervision group sizes will match the ratios as described in regulations. When swimming, wading, or having access to the pool area the swimming and/or wading ratios will be used. Staff Person 8 came and took 3 children in their group, so that Staff Peron…”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle/Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)/3270.133(5)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26 Cert rep observed an Albuterol inhaler, which expired 2/2026, in the the Teen Camp medication bag. The inhaler was reported to belong to a child, however Cert Rep observed it did not have the child's name on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “The inhaler was removed from the facility and returned to the parent.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26 Staff Person #4 had an initial health assessment dated 8/7/23, which more than 12 months before their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children. Staff Person #4 did not have valid current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Staff Person # 4 Obtained a new health report.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 it was reported that a fire drill occurred on 6/19/26, however the facility did not have a written record of the hypothetical location of the fire, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “A new fire drill was completed on 7/22/26 and all required information was documented on the facility log.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26 Staff person #5 has completed the health and safety course titled "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours)" but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. Staff Person #6 Completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2 on 7/20/26, however this was after they were observed providing care on 7/20/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Staff Person #6 was supervised by a AGS for the remainder of 7/20/26. Staff Person# 2 completed the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2 on 7/20/26.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Staff Person 3's most recent Fire safety training was dated 6/5/25, which is more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “Staff Person #3 will complete fire safety.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Staff Person # 6 did not have a staff evaluation on file. Staff PErson # 6 has been employed as Staff for more than 12 months. See LIS code sheet for DOH.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “A evaluation for Staff Person #6 was completed”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.181(d)
During a renewal inspection 7/20/26-7/23/26 Child 4's and Child 6's fee agreements were not signed by the parent. Additionally Child 6's emergency contact form was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Child 4 & 6's parents signed the agreements. Child 6's parent signed the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Child 5's emergency contact form did not include the child's physician name, address, phone number, health insurance coverage and health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Child 5's parent provided and documented the child's physician name, address, phone number, health insurance coverage and health insurance policy number.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.124(d)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Cert rep observed that the facility had some of the children's emergency contact information where the children were receiving care, however this information did not include all of the information located on the facility emergency contact form. Specifically the children's physician and insurance information was missing for all children. While on a field trip to the pool on 7/23/26 Children 5, 7, 8, & 10's emergency contact information that was present at the pool was not the full emergency contact information present in the child's files. Specifically for Child 5,7, 8, & 10 the following information was not present on the emergency contact form that was with them at the pool: Emergency contact names and phone numbers, and Release person name, address and phone numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Full form was put in the boxes taken during all field trips and excursions for all children including Children 5, 7, 8, & 10 on 7/23/26. Additionally the full emergency contact form is now kept in the boxes for each group at the facility. Staff take this box with them when the children transition…”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Child 6 and Child 10's file did not include signed consent for the administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Signed consents were obtained before Child 6 and 10 were allowed to return to the facility.”
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During a renewal inspection 7/20/26-7/23/26 Staff Person #8 had 9 training hours during their most recently completed training year: 6/2025-6/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “Staff Person 8 will complete 3 hours of training to fulfill training year 6/2025-6/2026. These will not be used for any other training years.”

“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.) $70.00 $70.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $70.00 $70.00

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 Sep 28, 2027
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 262-0886
State certificate # CER-00261623
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Common questions

Has Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jul 20, 2026 (supervision): “During a renewal inspection on 7/20/26-7/23/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

How does Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp compare with other daycares in Boyertown?

It is #6 of 7 centers in Boyertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for young school-age, $70.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Gpy Boyertown West Summer Camp?

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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