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Pennsylvania · Pottstown · 19464

Gpy Franklin Elementary

Franklin And Grace St, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Gpy Franklin Elementary is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 36 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 36). 24 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#12 of 27 centers in Pottstown
2 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 24 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 6, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Mar 18, 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 20
Training & qualifications 8
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Transportation 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have the signed required disclosure statement on file or documentation on site regarding proof completed PA state police, child abuse, FBI fingerprint or NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will gather copies of all clearances for each staff and take them to the facility location.”
Core safety Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #2 and #3 had not be assigned primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Provider will assign primary care groups to staff and assure they know the names and whereabouts of the children in their care.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of receiving emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Provider will complete emergency plan training with staff.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an updated annual emergency drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill with the staff and children.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire drill posted on site was dated 10/11/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will complete a fire drill child children in care.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, an updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan and send it to the local municipality.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The letter on file at the facility written to the local traffic safety was dated 8/19/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will complete an update and send out a new letter to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The liability insurance on file at the facility was dated 1/1/24- 1/1/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will print out update liability insurance and keep at the facility.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access/Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)/3270.191
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Certification representative did not have immediate access to staff files. Staff working with the children did not have individual records on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Providers make a copy of staff files to keep at the facility.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete fire safety training.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof the required health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete health and safety training.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof written evaluations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will complete written annual evacuations for each staff person.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator. In addition, the fee agreement for child #1 and #3 didn't have the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will sign the fee agreements and add admission dates.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will add missing information to the fee agreement.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #3 and #5 did not include address and telephone number of the child's physicians.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #3 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete missing information.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have [parents complete missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3, #4 and #5 was outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete updated emergency contact forms.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of medications.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have parents sign missing information on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have parents sign missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding verification of childcare experience or education and training that was taken prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have staff bring in the required proof of experience and education.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have staff bring in health assessments and TB test results.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding non family two reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have staff bring in the required reference letters.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of CPR first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete the required CPR first aid training.”
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Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #5, #6, #9 and #10 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “Provider will have parents bring in health assessments.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the 10hr Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “Provider will have staff complete the 10hr health and safety training.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “Provider will complete the mandated reporter training.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #9 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include proof of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “Provider will have staff bring in proof of education.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include updated Fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Provider will have staff complete Fire Safety training.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Provider will complete annual evaluations for the staff.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent or operator. In addition, the records for child #1, #3, #4, and #5 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Provider will sign all fee agreements and assure they are signed by the parents.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #5 did not specify the children's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Provider will add admission dates to the children's fee agreements.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Provider will have the parent add in release persons address.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not have an updated fee agreement. In addition, the fee agreement for child #2 has not been signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Provider will have the parents complete and sign updated fee agreements.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #5 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Provider will have parents bring in an initial health assessment.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $54.00 $28.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $54.00 $28.80

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 (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 24, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 327-8834
State certificate # CER-00248873
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Common questions

Has Gpy Franklin Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Nov 6, 2025 (background checks): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have the signed required disclosure statement on file or documentation on site regarding proof completed PA state police…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Gpy Franklin Elementary?

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

What is Gpy Franklin Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 24, 2021. 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 Franklin Elementary compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #12 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Gpy Franklin Elementary last inspected?

Nov 6, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Gpy Franklin Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for young school-age, $54.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Gpy Franklin Elementary?

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

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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