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Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary

11061 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 32 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 32). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 14
Health & medication 7
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
On 3/12/26, Child #1 and Child #3 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 and Child #3 file did not contain an initial health report, including immunization records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Director will obtain health reports, including immunization records for Child #1 and Child #3.”
Citation Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)/3270.181(d)
On 3/12/26, Child #1 file did not contain information referencing who shall be contacted in an emergency. Child #1 file did not contain a dated signature attesting to the accuracy of the emergency contact information. Child #2 file did not contain a dated signature attesting to the accuracy of the emergency contact information and financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2026): “Child #1 emergency contact information was obtained and file was updated. Child #1 and Child #2 emergency contact and financial agreements were signed/dated by the parents.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, closed waste receptacles were not observed in the cafeteria and in the boys & girls' restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Closed waste bins were delivered to site location, labeled YMCA, and will be used during program.”
Citation Mar 18, 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)
On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain initial health assessment including results of tuberculosis testing. Additionally, Staff #2 file contained a health assessment dated more than 24 months. The health assessment on file was dated 8/31/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2025): “Staff #1 obtained health assessment and submitted results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #2 obtained an updated health assessment on 3/18/25.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 file did not contain an initial health report including immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Child #1 disenrolled and is no longer attending the facility.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in gymnasium and outdoor play space where children were observed receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Two emergency folders were created with children emergency contact information to be used for both groups.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, Child #2 and Child #3 emergency contact information and financial agreements were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Director will have parent review and update Child #2 and Child #3 emergency contact and financial agreements.”
Core safety Oct 24, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 10/24/24, at approximately 3:20pm during unannounced inspection, Certification Representative observed Child #1 in the boy's bathroom with an electronic tablet unsupervised by a staff person. Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not witness Child #1 leaving the cafeteria and were not aware of Child #1s whereabouts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “A virtual staff meeting was held on 10/24/24 at the conclusion of program where director reviewed direct care expectations, active supervision and individualized behavior plans for students with identified needs for accommodations. Children will continue to be split into age appropriate groups and…”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
On 10/24/24, at time of unannounced inspection, an open door leading to the facility's boiler room balcony was observed in the cafeteria where children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “The door observed open leading to the facility's boiler room balocony was closed to minimize any threat to child safety. Staff team received directives to include an assessment of this area within their daily site safety observations in preparation for the start of program daily. Director…”
Core safety Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. (The PA Clearance on file did not contain the disseminated date required to make it a complete clearance)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “Obtained another copy of Staff #2 PA Criminal Clearance.”
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Citation Mar 21, 2024 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)
On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment including results of tuberculous testing. Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment (Results of tuberculous testing was on file).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #1 will obtain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #2 will obtain a health assessment.”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff person #2- will have until 4/5/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no…”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Child #2 and Child #4 financial agreement was not signed by the parent and the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “Child #2 and Child #4 are not enrolled at the facility any longer. Provided files for children who were enrolled in program.”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 3/21/24, Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain a health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “Director will obtain health insurance policy number for Child #1 and add it to emergency contact information.”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 emergency contact information did not include the address of designated release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “Director will obtain the address of all designated release persons and add to the emergency contact form where required.”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, a written transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “A written transportation plan was developed and posted on the trifold in the childcare space. (Sent to certification rep on 3/21/24)”
Core safety Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing state police and child abuse clearance. Staff 2 was missing NSOR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Staff has provided all necessary documents”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff i was missing emergency plan training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2023): “Site leader gave an in person training on emergency planning and what to do in case of an emergency. Site lead documented the topic of the training, who attended as well as time and date of training.”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing health assessments and TB
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Staff scheduled appointments for health assessments and TB shots on 3-30-23. New staff will be required to have health assessments and TB shot no more than 2 weeks after hiring but prior to starting in the classroom. Files will be checked monthly for expired health assessments and TB shots”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (12-27-22) 10 hour health and safety, mandated reporter training and first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Staff completed mandating reporter and first aid training. Staff was instructed to complete health and safety and forward to site lead before Staff will be supervised while interacting with students by GS until all required docs are completed”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2023): “Docs were given to parents to update and sign. Parents provided specified fee amount to be charged weekly.”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 and 3 were missing CSR's
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff completed CSR's using non biased observations of students.”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2023): “Fee agreement was given to the parent to sign and add arrival and departure times”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 was did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2023): “Parents were given fee agreements to put admission date and to update signature if necessary.”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact and fee agreement for child 1 and 3 were expired
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Parents were given emergency contact forms to update information and sign. Fee agreement was given to parents to sign.”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Staff provided previous employers information and times worked in childcare/nannying. Site lead verified employment and hours.”
Citation Mar 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1and 2 were missing 2 reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Staff were instructed to provide 2 professional references. Staff reached out to references and awaiting emails. Staff were given until 3/30/2023 to comply”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Director will conduct yearly emergency plan trainings and check files monthly”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 physical was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Health assessments will be updated yearly. New staff will have to provide health assessment and negative TB test results before they can start”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Staff was scheduled for updated forms. Forms will be checked monthly”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #2 - has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “First aid/CPR training was done at the YMCA by Ms. Sykes. Ms. Sykes provided me with a certificate for PQAS approved training”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing annual evaluations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Staff evaluations are done yearly, The evaluations were in the directors computer and have been added to the staff files.”

“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 Oct 24, 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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Dec 15, 2022
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $64.00 $34.30
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $64.00 $34.30

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 Jun 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 8, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 963-3700
State certificate # CER-00253558
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Common questions

Has Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 24, 2024 (supervision): “On 10/24/24, at approximately 3:20pm during unannounced inspection, Certification Representative observed Child #1 in the boy's bathroom with an electronic tablet unsupervised by a staff person. Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 8, 2025. 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 Fitzpatrick Elementary compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary last inspected?

Mar 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for young school-age, $64.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Philadelphia YMCA.

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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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