GPY Copper Beech Elementary School

825 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038 · Montgomery County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

GPY Copper Beech Elementary School is a certified child care center in Glenside, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 44 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 44). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 13 centers in Glenside and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#9 of 13 centers in Glenside

8 Core-safety citations

36 Other citations

8 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

44 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12

Health & medication 11

Training & qualifications 7

Staff ratios 4

Emergency preparedness 4

Background checks 2

Building & playground safety 1

Caregiver conduct 1

Supervision 1

Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 3, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)

Observed 8/3/2026 in Explorers Blue classroom staff #1, 2 and 3 had 12 children in their childcare space, staff #1 identified responsibility of all 12 children ages ranges 8--9-year-olds. Staff #2 and 3 did not have assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children. In Explorers Green classroom staff # 4, 5 and 6 had 9 children in their childcare space. Staff #4 identified 4 children, Staff # 5 identified 2 children and staff # 6 identified 2 children, leaving 1 child unassigned. In Pioneers Red classroom, staff #7 and 8 had 12 children in their childcare space. Staff identified 9 children, Staff # 7 identified 4 children and staff # 8 identified 5 children, leaving 3 children unassigned

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2026): “All children will be assigned to a staff member. All staff will know who are in their groups, by naming and pointing out each of the children assigned to them. Staff will be retrained on proper group assignments along with name to face recognition. Staff involved will complete - Better Kid Care…”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Observed 3/19/2026 facility did not contain a written agreement between school and child care program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “A YMCA issued trash can will be present on site for use during program hours and YMCA leadership will update an agreement with the school district annually to maintain proper documentation for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Observed 3/19/2026 Staff #1 TB test did not include the date of the tuberculosis screening test was read.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/19/2026 staff #1 doctor's office was contacted to retrieve read date of TB test. The date was recorded on the health assessment and placed back into staff #1 file.”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

Observed 3/19/2026 the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Plan will be submitted to the proper local and county emergency management agencies and municipal localities.”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Observed 3/19/2026 child #3 and 5 file did not contain an initial health report in their file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/19/2026 the parents of child #3 and #5 were asked to obtain and submit health assessment documentation from their pediatrician or school nurse to remain in compliance or their participation in program will be paused until retrieval of the document. Child #5 has not yet…”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)

Observed 3/19/2026 Child # 5 did not contain an agreement form in their file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/19/2026 child #5 was given a fee agreement to complete and return to onsite team, the document has not yet been returned to the team and the child's participation in program has been paused pending retrieval of the documents.”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

Observed 3/19/2026 child # 1,2 and 4 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/19/2026 we connected with parents to obtain the addresses and update the information for emergency pickup persons.”

Citation Sep 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)

Observed 9/4/2025 Child # 1 EPI Pen were not in its original container and was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Child #1's parents were reached out to for the original container and placed within the box and into the medicine box”

Citation Sep 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

Observed 9/4/2025 it was documented that the last fire drill was conducted 2/11/2025. Fire drills are to be conducted at least once every 60 days maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “We will ensure that fire drill logs remain on the DHS board at all times”

Core safety Sep 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)

Observed 9/17/2025 that staff members #1 and 2 used wall sits as a form of redirection or behavior modification towards students who were in trouble.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Staff members #1 and #2 were immediately removed from the schedule. Summer Day Camp at Copper Beech ended on 8/15/2025 and Staff members #1 and #2 did not resume working with children.”

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Core safety Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Observed 3/13/2025 The file for staff #6 did not contain out of state clearances from New York and Florida.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “We have begun the process to obtain out of state clearances for staff #6 and they have been removed from the schedule until all necessary clearances have been obtained.”

Core safety Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)

Observed on 3/13/2025 Staff # 4 stated they had 6 children in their care during inspection but after dismissing staff #4 stated they had 8 children in their care in their childcare space, leaving 2 children unassigned.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “During the time of inspection staff #4 primary care folder used to assign children to staffs care, included an extra student that was also on another folder. On 3/14/2025 primary care folders were updated by grade and each staff member has since been assigned to the same grade each day.”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Observed 3/13/2025 staff # 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 2/24/2023 and staff #7 was 5/9/2022, both the medical assessments exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “Staff #2 has a doctor appointment scheduled for 4/7 to obtain their updated medical assessment. The document will be placed in the staffs file upon retrieval of documentation. Staff #7 turned in a health assessment at the top of the year but the document was not on site at time of inspection. Staff…”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)

Observed 3/13/2025 staff #6 health assessment was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title or address of physician office.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Staff #6 is working with doctor to have health assessment properly signed. Since inspection Staff #6 has been removed from schedule”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

Observed 3/13/2025 staff #4 and 5 was missing the date the results of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method included with their health screening.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Staff #4 and #5 doctor office were contacted to retrieve read date for tuberculosis screening and the date was recorded on their health assessment.”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Observed 3/13/2025, Fire drills were not conducted since February 2024 to September 2024, and there was not a written record of the fire drills conducted on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Fire drills have been scheduled for the first Friday of every month to ensure proper conducting of fire drills and a written record will be maintained and kept on site on the DHS board.”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4)

Observed 3/13/2025 children #1-5 did not contain health reports and immunization records in their files.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Child #2, #4 and #5 had immunization records uploaded to our online portal in August 2024 but were not present on site at time of inspection. Since inspection child immunizations have been added to folders for child file compliance. Parent of Child #1 has made us aware of child's final day in…”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Observed 3/13/2025 Staff person #1, staff #2 and staff# 5 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 12/2024 (staff 1), 2/2025 (staff 2) and 7/2024 (staff #5). Staff #7 file did not contain an approved DHS required Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Staff #2 and Staff #7 are scheduled for CPR course on 3/31/25, certificates will be available upon completion of the course. Staff #1 is working to complete the online portion of the CPR course and once complete will be signed up for the next available CPR class provided by the YMCA. Staff #5 has…”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)

Observed 3/13/2025 Child #2,3 and 4 did not contain an agreement form in the file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Child #4 fee agreement was uploaded to our online portal on 8/22/24 but the students' documents were not present on-site during inspection; child #4 documents have been placed in their folder. Child #2 and #3 were given fee agreements to be signed and given back to our onsite staff. Documents will…”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Observed 3/13/2025 staff #3 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Staff #3 has been given until 4/18/2025 to turn in 2 written nonfamily references and documents will be placed in staffs onsite file.”

Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

Observed 3/13/202 Staff #1,2 and 7 were missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Staff #2 has completed 12 hours of annual training on 3/13/25. Staff #1 has completed 5 hours of annual training on 3/11/25. Staff #7 has completed 4 hours of annual training on 2/28/25. Staff #1 and #7 have been given until 4/18/25 to complete the remaining hours to obtain their 12 hours of…”

Core safety Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)

Observed on 4/18/2024 Continue non-compliance observed on 3/30/2024, staff #1 was observed supervising 21 children alone. When staff #2 arrived, it was observed that staff # 1 and 2 were supervising 29 children alone exceeding the ratio of 2:24 with the youngest age 5 years old to 10 years old.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Program staff will be scheduled to maintain appropriate state regulated ratios. 3-4 staff should be present each morning as we typically see between 29 - 35 children.”

Core safety Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)

Observed 3/20/2024 staff #1 and staff #2 were observed supervising 33 children with the youngest in kindergarten and oldest a 5th grader supervising over the capacity of the group size of 24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “We have created an on call list of morning staff in the case that staff are calling out of their shift, in order to ensure we have at least 3 - 4 staff on site each morning.”

Core safety Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

Observed 3/20/2024 staff # 1 and #2 could not identify children assigned and responsibility for supervision of specific children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “Primary care groups and folders have been updated and redistributed to staff so they are aware of which group of children they are in charge of during program.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

Observed 3/20/2024 there was not an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location during the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “We have held a team meeting with our morning care staff around the need to put out our compliance board. This board holds all necessary documents such as updated emergency plan and procedures.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)

Observed 3/20/2024 Child #1 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “We have reached out to Child #1 parents in order to obtain an official health assessment with physician's signature as well as professional title. Parent insisted they would return the form to us ASAP. We asked that the form is returned to us by the end of April.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 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)

Observed 3/20/2024 staff #1 file was missing a health assessment. Staff #1 was also missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. Staff # 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 2/3/2022, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #1 has been removed from program schedule until an updated health assessment has been received. Staff #2 is projected to have her updated health assessment performed on 05/02/2024. Upon completion of her health assessment staff #1 will give a copy for our records.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

Observed 3/20/2024 there was no posting of the safe routes in a conspicuous location in the child care facility at time of the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “We have held a team meeting with our staff around the need to put out our compliance board. This board holds all necessary documents such as updated safety routes.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Observed 3/20/2024 Staff person #1,3 and 4 has not completed the following required pre-service Pediatric CPR/ First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #5 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members who taken the course prior to 10/4/2022.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #3 has completed CPR training on 3/29/2024 and staff #4 completed CPR training on 3/30/2024. Staff #5 completed their one hour health and safety training update on 05/24/2023. Staff #1 has been removed from program schedule until completion of their CPR training.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Observed 3/20/2024 Child # 2 & 3 file were missing a periodic review and update on the emergency contact and agreement form information.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Child #2 periodic reviews and update on both emergency contact and fee agreement have been updated on 4/12/2024. Child #3 parent was sent an email for documents to be signed on 4/15/2024.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Observed 3/20/2024 staff #6 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #6 gave 2 written references upon her hire to the team but record of completion was not on file at the site at time of inspection.”

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

Observed 3/20/2024 there was no current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

Observed 3/20/2024 Staff #5 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #5 was out on leave due to having surgery during time of inspection, at that time she had 6 hours of training completed. The following 6 hours were completed prior to her return to program on 3/21/2024.Her return date to program was 3/25/2024.”

Core safety Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Observed 3/21/2023 The file of facility person #1 hired 9/16/22 does not contain out of state clearances for the state of New York. Facility person #7 hired 10/3/22 does not contain out of state clearances for the state of Texas. Both observed supervising children independently.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2023): “Staff #1, (New York) and Staff #2, (Texas) will resume working with children upon receipt of out of their out of state clearances.”

Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Observed 3/21/2023 staff# 1 was missing a health assessment in their file. A health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2023): “Staff #1, health assessment was completed on October 20, 2022, but record of completion was not on file at the site at time of inspection.”

Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

Observed 3/21/2023 staff #1 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2023): “Staff #1, TB test was completed on October 20, 2022, but record of completion was not on file at the site at time of inspection.”

Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Observed 3/21/2023 staff #1 and 2 file did not contain CPR and first aid training both staff have passed their provisional hire date of completing the training within 90 days.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “Staff #1 and #2 have completed the online portion of their Pediatric CPR/First aid training and are registered to attend the in-person skills session on May 8th at the Willow Grove YMCA.”

Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Observed 3/21/2023 Staff #3 was missing the required Health and safety training from file. Staff # 3 surpassed the provisional hire date of completing the require training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2023): “Staff #3 s completed the course on March 23, 2023 but record of completion was not on file at the site at time of inspection.”