GPY Highland Elementary School
GPY Highland Elementary School is a certified child care center in Abington, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 9 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 10 centers in Abington and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/26/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired 09/08/2025 did not contain verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the most recent Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 02/21/23 and the results of Staff Person #1 TB Test were illegible. The most recent Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 02/17/21and did not contain the results of TB Test. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a Health Assessment.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain a complete child health assessment.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #3, hired 09/03/2024, did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, completed within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #3, hired 09/3/2024, did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Training completed within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #4 only contained 1 written, nonfamily reference letter attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 contained verification of the completion of only 10-Clock Hours of Child Care Training.
There was no written proof of a recent physical in the files for staff #1 and #2 at the time of inspection.
The file for staff f#1 did not have written proof of first-aid training at the time of inspection.
“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.) | $66.60 | $21.97 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.60 | $21.97 |
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
Common questions
Has GPY Highland Elementary School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 9 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Highland Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Highland Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is GPY Highland Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 29, 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 Highland Elementary School compare with other daycares in Abington?
It is #1 of 10 centers in Abington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Highland Elementary School last inspected?
Feb 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Highland Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.60 for young school-age, $66.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Highland Elementary School?
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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