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GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center

1400 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 146 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 53 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (28 of 53). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
49 Other citations
7 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
53 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 21, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 27, 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

Records & paperwork 28
Health & medication 7
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 4
Supervision 3
Transportation 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 25, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 6/18/26 during a field trip Child #1 was separated from group and left with Support Staff person #2 (who is not included in the staff to child ratios). Child #1 was not a part of an assigned group and left unsupervised by Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 was unaware of the whereabouts of Child #1.and eventually called for help to locate Child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff member #1 was terminated. All staff participated in person supervision training”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two rooms on the second-floor room B and C that are measured as childcare space not being used. One room was being used as an office, and the other room was not set up as childcare space
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The provider will make the decision to remove the rooms off capacity or will set the rooms back up to childcare space”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing a health assessment in the file. children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for the parents to get a statement from the doctor to state their child is free from communicable disease. The provider will request for the parent of child #1 to provide a physical to include in the child file.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, and #4 were missing consent to obtaining emergency med care
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3, #4 were missing updated emergency contact forms in the file. Child #4 was missing an updated financial agreement
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request updated signatures on the emergency contact.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3 and #4 were missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have the correct CPR course in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request them to complete the correct Pediatric and CPR course, provide a copy to the certification representative and include a copy in the file.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two rooms on the second-floor room B and C that are measured as childcare space not being used. One room was being used as an office, and the other room was not set up as childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 18, 2025): “The provider will make the decision to remove the rooms off the capacity or will set the rooms back up to childcare space”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in room 103 near the resting equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will notify maintenance and put a request in to correct areas of peeling paint.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing a health assessment in the file. children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for the parents to get a statement from the doctor to state their child is free from communicable disease. The provider will request for the parent of child #1 to provide a physical to include in the child file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from health professional 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing shots without an exemption letter in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for updated shot records or an exemption letter to be signed dated and included in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy. The provider was unable to locate the policy at the time of the renewal.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will obtain a copy of the facilities shaken baby policy and present a copy to the certification representative.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Responsible designee 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative arrived at the facility there was no director onsite and there was no designated person responsible there in the director's absence.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “The director and assistant director arrived onsite to complete the renewal inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were missing child service reports in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will request for the staff to complete child service reports for the children that require them provide a copy to the parents and include a copy in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #1 was missing arrival and departure time on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will complete the missing information and on the financial agreement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing the admission date on the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will include the admission date on the financial agreement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, and #4 were missing consent to obtaining emergency med care.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 was missing information on disability this area was left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #3 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact. form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for the parent to complete the missing information leaaving no areas blank.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3, #4 were missing updated emergency contact forms in the file. Child #4 was missing an updated financial agreement
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for updated signatures on the emergency contact.,”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #1 was missing special diet information on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3 and #4 were missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 were missing employment verification in the file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to complete the employment verification form and include them in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have the correct CPR course in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to complete the correct Pediatric and CPR course, provide a copy to the certification representative and include a copy in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jul 18, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)/3270.113(d)
During the complaint investigation the certification conducted a staff interview after interviewing all staff between the camp and early childcare there were enough concerns to confirm that the verbal interaction interactions that staff #1 engages inappropriate verbal redirection and directives and general communication with the children can be concerning as well with her tone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “The provider for Immediate Actions - Staff member was suspended pending the outcome of this investigation (record reported in YMCA Personnel file) To return - Staff member will receive documented disciplinary action (reported and kept in YMCA personnel file), complete the two following trainings…”
Citation Jul 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing an updated health assessment in the file the one in the file was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to obtain an update health assessment and include it in the file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 CPR 's expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provider a up to date approve pediatric first aid cpr certificate to be included in the file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a allocated unannounced inspection staff #1 was missing two references in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to obtain two non-related references to be included in the file.”
Citation Oct 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 6 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “The provider will notify staff #6 and request for them to provide an updated health assessment to be included in the file.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that peeling paint inside the studio that is used for indoor play.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “The provider will correct the area that has peeling paint and ensure all areas in the childcare space is free from peeling paint.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pick-up and drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The provider will submit a copy of the posted pick up and drop off procedures.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the facilities emergency drill however was unable to view it at the time of the inspection
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “The provider will submit a copy of the completed emergency drill.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing child service reports in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “The provider will have the assigned teachers complete a child service report on each child and continue to complete a CRS or ages and stages on the children every 6 months.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 5 was missing consent for emergency med care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for the parent to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, #3 #4, #5 and #6 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact and #1 was missing the release person phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to provide the missing information leaving no areas blank.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 6 needed a updated financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to update the signature or any change to the financial agreement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 6 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “The provider will notify staff #6 and request for them to provide an updated health assessment to be included in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 3, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the complaint investigation the site leader informed the certification representative that staff #1 when supervising infants, stepped into an adjoining bathroom that was out of the sight lines of the children in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The provider reported that staff #1 has been suspended pending an investigation.”
Core safety Feb 22, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During the complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 was not properly supervising the 5 children that she was assigned resulting in one of the children eloping from the class and exiting the building unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Director will scan all ratio approved checks to the DHS representative on the Monday, following the week of care for the next 3 months. All staff will continue to use primary care cards for the children in their classrooms. Staff members will be physically present for supervision of the classroom.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed missing outlet covers in the hallway on the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “The provider replaced the missing outlet covers, correcting the violation onsite.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed a table in the preschool that was not in good repair and was told the children still actively uses the table.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “The provider removed the table out the room, and the violation was corrected onsite.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files children's #4 and #5 were both missing the flu shots with no written letter in the file. Both children health assessment did not have the statement free of communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “The provider stated the parents of the children will be requested to provide a health assessment with the statement of free communicable disease as well as updated shot records.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed diapering in the infant room the certification representative did not see the staff member using any sanitizing solution to wipe the changing table down after it was used.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “The provider will have staff take a diapering/ sanitation training.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed that the changing table needed cleaning in the older toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “The provider stated that the changing table will be sanitized and clean off.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification conducted a facility walk through and observed sippy cups missing labels in the young toddler room as well as the older toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “The provider stated that all sippy cups that are not labeled will have labels placed on them.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and did not see a daily schedule posted in the older toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “The provider will print out another daily schedule to be posted in the room.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children files, children, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release persons address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “The provider will request the parents of the children to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files staff, staff #1, #3, #4, #5 were all missing and employment verification form with their prior experience before working at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “The provider stated that all staff will have a completed employment verification form placed in the file.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff # 4 file, staff #4 was missing two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “The provider will request staff #4 to provide to written references to be placed in the file.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, notification of safe routes were not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “Director will speak with her supervisor and develop pick up and drop off procedures to be posted.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, the emergency contact information for child#1 and child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “Director will talk to parents at pick up to get the information.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, the emergency contact information for child #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include health insurance policy numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2022): “Director will obtain information from parents as soon as possible.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, child #7 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “Parent will be given a paper version of emergency contact form to complete at pick up. Director will support parents in completing necessary paperwork online.”

“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 Jun 25, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jul 18, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 3, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Feb 22, 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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $64.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $51.00 $41.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $59.00 $22.38
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $59.00 $22.38

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 146 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 21, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 235-6440
State certificate # CER-00252963
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Common questions

Has GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center 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 Jun 25, 2026 (supervision): “On 6/18/26 during a field trip Child #1 was separated from group and left with Support Staff person #2 (who is not included in the staff to child ratios). Child #1 was not a part of an assigned group and left…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations 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 Columbia North Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 7, 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 Columbia North Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center last inspected?

Oct 21, 2025 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $51.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center?

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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