Gpy Early Learning Center at MCCC

340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 · Montgomery County

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

Gpy Early Learning Center at MCCC is a certified child care center in Blue Bell, PA, with capacity for 109 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 40 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 40). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #13 of 14 centers in Blue Bell and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #13 of 14 centers in Blue Bell

5 Core-safety citations

35 Other citations

6 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

40 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 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

Building & playground safety 11

Health & medication 9

Training & qualifications 7

Records & paperwork 7

Background checks 3

Staff ratios 1

Emergency preparedness 1

Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of inspection, discarded play equipment and a plastic storage item in disrepair were observed in or around areas of the outdoor play spaces. Also, an unleveled wooden storage bench was observed on the ground in the toddler play area outside.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “The director will ensure that the discarded items in disrepair in or around the outdoor play area are removed. The wooden storage box in the toddler outdoor play space will be placed level to the ground. The outdoor play areas will be free from visible hazards.”

Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2, hired as assistant group supervisors; did not include the two years of verified experience working with children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “The director will require staff member #2 to immediately submit verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor. To obtain the verification of experience for staff members #2 the director will provide the staff member with the…”

Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an aide; contained an international diploma/ degree which was not evaluated to reflect the educational equivalency to U. S. Department of Education standards.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “The director will assist staff member #1 with the process of obtaining the international education evaluation document for the individual's international diploma or degree for free via the PA Keys website, which has partnered with Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) to provide the service.…”

Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

At the time of inspection, the agreement form observed for child #2 was not signed by the child's parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “The director will contact the parent of child #2 to obtain the parent's signature on the child's recent enrollment form.”

Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a Child Service Report for child #1 completed with-in the last 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “The director will ensure a staff member will complete a Child Service Reports for child #1 to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services provided. The Child Service Report will be signed and dated by the parent. The parent will receive…”

Core safety Mar 25, 2026 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

At the time of inspection, the infant room was observed with one staff member and 5 children under the age of 1 year old.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 15, 2026): “To immediately correct the violation in the infant room, the director removed the oldest child and placed the child in the young toddler room. For infants the staff: child ratio will be maintained at 1 staff member to every 4 infant children. All staff will complete training related to staff: child…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Core safety Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Background checks

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

At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #4 and #8 did not include the NSOR clearance document required under CPSL. Also, the file for staff member #6 did not include the PA State Police clearance required under CPSL. Staff member #6 was observed working alone with children, without having all the clearances required by the CPSL.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Staff member #4, #6 and #8 will not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff member #4 and #8 must submit the completed NSOR clearance document prior to returning to their positions. Staff member #6 must submit a completed PA Stat Police clearance prior to returning to their position.…”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

At the time of inspection, the operator did not have verification of initial emergency plan training for staff members #3, #4, #6 and #8.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2026): “The director will immediately train the staff members in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures for the facility. All emergency plan training will be documented in writing with signatures of the staff members and dates of trainings.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of inspection, water damage was observed on the ceiling in the purple classroom. Also, dust was observed on the air vents in the green classroom and the preschool classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “The director will ensure that the water damaged ceiling in the purple classroom is repaired to good condition. Also, the facility staff will remove the dust from the air vents in the green classroom and the preschool classroom.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

At the time of inspection, the file child #5, under 2 years old; did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 6 months of the last health assessment dated 06/27/2025.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The director will contact the child 's parent to obtain an updated health assessment for the child. The updated health assessment will be maintained in the child's file at the facility.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)

At the time of inspection, the prescription medication observed for child #2 did not have the original label with the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The director will contact the parent of child #2 to obtain the original label for the child's prescription medication that identifies the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)

At the time of inspection, the epi-pen for child #4 had a label which indicated the medication expired 12/31/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The director will ensure that the child's expired medication is returned to the parent(s). The parent(s) will be asked to provide an unexpired epi-pen and complete a medication log signing authorization of administration. The updated medication for the child will be stored in accordance with the…”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have medication logs for the two medications observed for child #4. The medication observed for child #5 did not have a medication log. There was no medication logs for the two medications observed for child #2. The medication observed for child #1 did not have a medication log.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “The director will ensure that medication logs are established for the medication of the children listed. The medication log should be reviewed and signed by parents for authorization of administration. One medication per medication log, is required.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 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)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4, #5, #7, #8 did not contain verifican of an initial health assessment with TB results conducted by a medical professional.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The director will provide the staff members listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam and TB results, dated no more than 12 months of hire. The director will ensure all initial…”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 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)

At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1, #2, #4 and #7 did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of employment. Staff members #1 was observed working alone with children without having verification of completion of pediatric first aid and CPR.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The director will ensure that staff members #1, #2, #4 and # 7 are scheduled to receive pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training conducted by a PQAS trainer, as soon as possible. The staff members listed will work with a qualified staff member, until they have completed the training. Once the…”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 contained an international diploma or degree but did not include the required credential evaluation document reflecting the educational equivalency of the international education to the U.S. Department of Education standards. Also, the files for staff members #6 and #8 did not contain verification of a high school diploma or GED certificate along with 2 years of experience with children, as required to qualify for the position. Also, the files for staff members #1, #2, #5, and #7 did not contain verification of two years of experience working with children, as required to qualify for the position.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Staff member #3 is no longer employed at the facility but if the staffer stayed employed a credential evaluation would be required to verify the equivalence to U.S. Dept. of Education standards. Staff members #6 and #8 will submit either a high school diploma or GED certificate along with two years…”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

At the time of inspection, the Child Service Reports for children #1, #2 and #5 were not provided to the parents of the children, within the last 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “The staff will use the department's approved form to complete Child Service Reports for the children listed and share the information with their parents to obtain their signatures.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

At the time of inspection, the financial agreement forms for child #1, child #4 and child #5 were not signed and dated by the parents of the children in the past 6-month. Also, the emergency contact form for child #2 was not signed and dated by the parent of the child in the past 6-month.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “The director will contact the parents of the children listed to have them review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature. The updated forms will be maintained in the facility's office files.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #1 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The staff member listed will complete the required amount of child care training to reach the minimum of 12 hours for the year. The director will ensure the staff member completes the 12 hours of training, as soon as possible. The training certificate(s) verifying completion will be maintained in…”

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Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “Staff member #1 will submit verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. The facility director will ensure that the documents verifying the staff member's education and experience are maintained in the facility's files.”

Core safety Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Background checks

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

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain the NSOR document required under the CPSL.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Staff member #2 will not work in a child care position until the completed NSOR document is on file at the facility. The director will ensure that staff member #2 is not working in a child care position until the completed NSOR document is received. The”

Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of inspection, dust was observed on the air vent in the young toddler room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The director will ensure the air vents in young toddler room will be cleaned to remove the dust and/ or debris.”

Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)

At the time of inspection, an Epi-pen with an expiration date of 1/2024 was observed for child #2. The medication observed for child #7 did not have the original label with manufacturers or health professional's instructions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The director will contact the parent of child #2 to obtain a new Epi-pen with a manufacturer's expiration date that has not expired. The director will contact the parent of child #7 to obtain the child's medication with the original label with the manufacturer's or health professional's…”

Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)

At the time of inspection, medication for child #5, child #6 and child #7 were observed without a medication log.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The director will ensure that a medication log is established for child #5's, #6's and #7's medications.”

Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 did not contain verification of a high school diploma or GED needed to qualify for the position an assistant group supervisor. The file for staff member #1 did not contain the two years of verified experience working with children to qualify for the position. The file for staff member #3 did not contain the two years of verified experience working with children to qualify for the position.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Staff member #1 will submit their high school diploma or GED to verify their education to qualify for the position. Staff member #3 will provide two years (2500 hours) of verified experience working with children to qualify for the position. Staff member #4 will provide two years (2500 hours) of…”

Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have Child Service Reports for Child #1, #2 and #3.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The staff will complete Child Service Reports for the children listed and share the information with their parents to obtain their signatures along with date.”

Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact for child #3's was not dated with the parent's signature in the last 6 months. Child #4's financial agreement form was not dated with the parent's signature in the last 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The director will contact the parent of the child #3 listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their child's emergency contact information. The director will contact the parent of the child #4 listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their child's financial…”

Core safety Nov 27, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 11/21/24, child #1 was left alone unsupervised in the toddler room for a period of 5 to 10 minutes after his classmates transitioned to the outdoor play area with staff member #1. Staff member #1 who was assigned responsibility for Child #1 and three other kids did not realize the child was not with the group. When outside staff member #2 took responsibility for staff member #1's three children while staff member #1 returned inside of the building. Staff member #1 did not notice child #1 was missing from the group until returning inside to the room. Once inside staff member #1 was joined by the director when returning to the classroom and both staffers observed child #1 alone in the room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The staff members will complete name to face counting identifying the number of children in each group every two hours and when transitioning from one area of the facility to another. Each staff member in the class will be responsible for ensure the name to face counting are reflective of the…”

Core safety Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Background checks

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

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired provisionally 11/17/23; did not include a completed NSOR and the receipt requesting the document observed in the file was dated 2/17/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2024): “Staff member #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility. Once staff member #1 has a completed NSOR document on file at the facility along with all the required CPSL documents, the staff member will return to a child care position. The director will ensure staff member #1's file…”

Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

At the time of inspection, peeling or damaged paint was observed in the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “'The peeling or damaged paint will be corrected so no peeling or damaged paint is present in the facility. The provider will ensure the peeling or damaged paint is corrected to good repair.”

Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)

At the time of inspection, the trash receptacles observed in the facility's bathrooms were not lidded.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “The director and staff will ensure the bathrooms in the facility are equipped with lidded trash receptacles. The metal trash receptacles installed in the walls of the bathrooms which are not lidded will be covered to prevent uses.”

Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1)

At the time of inspection, the file for child #1, enrolled 9/6/23, with D.O.B of 9/14/20; did not include a health assessment, it only contained the child's immunization record dated 9/12/23. The file for child #2, enrolled 9/18/23; with D.O.B of 97/11/21; did not contain a health assessment, only contained the child's immunization record dated 7/12/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of each of the children listed to provide the parents with the Child Health Report form to have completed by a medical professional to obtain the health history of the kids listed. The completed Child Health Report for the children listed must be dated within…”

Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

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

At the time of inspection, the file for child #3, enrolled September 2023, with D.O.B of 8/01/20; contained one health assessment dated 2/22/24 which is more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2024): “The director will ensure the parents of enrolled children submit initial health assessment for their child, no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The health assessments must be completed by a medical professional to provide the child's health history and…”

Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of inspection, the financial agreement form for child #1's was not dated with the parent's signature in the last 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of the children listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature.”