GPY John F Hartranft
GPY John F Hartranft is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 74 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (36 of 74). 19 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 3/27/26, the health assessment reviewed for staff #4 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 1/22/24 (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26 and unannounced inspection conducted 3/10/26).
On 3/27/26, the record reviewed for child #3 did not include an initial health assessment. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26 and unannounced inspection conducted 3/10/26).
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/10/26, the health assessment reviewed for staff #4 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 1/22/24 (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26).
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/10/26, the record reviewed for child #3 did not include an initial health assessment. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26).
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include information on, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a signature signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the health assessment reviewed for staff #4 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 1/22/24.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the record reviewed for child #3 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the liability insurance presented and reviewed was not current and expired 1/1/26.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #5 completed fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, staff person #1, #2 and #5 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire. Pediatric First Aid and CPR. There was also no verification available for review to verify staff #5 completed the required health and safety training topics.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff #2 and #4 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated January 2024 through January 2025.Upon request there was no verification available for review for staff #5 to verify that a written evaluation, at minimum of one evaluation every 12 months was conducted.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of education or childcare experience for the position performing. (Director)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of education or childcare experience for the position performing. Therefore, a director is not employed at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the record reviewed for staff #3 and #5 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the agreement reviewed for child #3 did not include a parent signature.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record did include one written reference letter.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/10/26, upon request, 12 hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #2 and #5.
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During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/19/25, the records reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25).
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/19/25, there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25).
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/19/25, the fire safety training reviewed for staff #4 was not updated and expired 1/9/25. There was no fire safety training verification available for review to verify staff #3 completed annual fire safety training. (See code sheet for hire date) (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25).
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/19/25, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include verification of education or experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group supervisor). (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25).
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/19/25, the records reviewed for staff #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25).
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/19/25, there was no certificate of occupancy available for review. (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25).
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify Staff #1, and #5 received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. Staff #2, #3 and #4 emergency plan trainings were not updated on annual basis. last updated 1/9/24.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no menu posted in a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no emergency drill log available for review.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no verification available for review to verify the facility conducts fire drills at least once every 60days.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the records reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no current copy of the facilities liability insurance policy on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the fires safety training reviewed for staff #4 was not updated and expired 1/9/25. There was no fire safety training verification available for review to verify staff #3 completed annual fire safety training. (See code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #2 and #5 completed the required health and safety training within 90days of hire. (See code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #5 completed mandated reporter training within 90days of hire. (See code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, Upon request a written evaluation within a 12-month period was not produced for staff person #3 and #4 (see code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include verification of education or experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group supervisor).
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no written daily activity schedule posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the agreement reviewed for child #3 and #5 did not include the signature of the operator.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the agreement reviewed for child #3 and #5 did not include the arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the agreement reviewed for child #3 and #5 did not include the date of admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the record reviewed for child #1, #2, #4 and #6 did not include an agreement form.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #4 and #6 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child #4 emergency contact also did not include the home phone number of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefit.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the childcare space in the cafeteria where children were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #4 and #6 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last updated 1/10/24.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the records reviewed for staff #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no certificate of occupancy available for review.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #5 completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, the facilities current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location. There was no information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/15/25, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 completed 12 clock hours of childcare training Within a 12-month period.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff people #1, and #2 did not have evidence of in the health and safety training in the individual staff record.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not have evidence of a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months in the individual staff record.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not have evidence of acceptable verification of experience and one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) in the individual staff record.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #3 and #4. did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable on the emergency contact form.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 3, and #4, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, #3, and #4. did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on the emergency contact form.
Continued non-compliance on 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, #3, and #4. did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission on the emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1,#2, #3 and #4 did not have evidence of the NSOR in the individual staff record. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of the disclosure statement in the individual staff record. Staff person #2 and #4 did not have evidence of the FBI clearance in the individual staff record. Staff person #2 and #3 did not have evidence of the mandated reporting training in the individual staff record
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #5 and #8 did not have evidence of administered immunizations in the children's individual records.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have evidence of health assessment including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. in the individual staff record.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #3,#7,and #10 did not have an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2,#3,and #4 did not have evidence of in the health and safety training in the individual staff record.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2,#3,#4 and #5 did not have evidence of a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months in the individual staff record.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #5 did not have evidence of acceptable verification of experience and one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) in the individual staff record.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 and #3 did not have evidence of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children in the individual staff record.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6,#7,#8,#9, and #10 did not have the date of admission on the childs agreement form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #2, #3,#4,#6 and #7 did not have the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the childs emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2,#3,#4,#6,#7,#9, and #10 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 1,#2,#3,#4,#6,#7,and #9 did not have information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6,#7,#8,and #9. did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable on the emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 6, #7, and #9, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #2,#3,#4,#6,#7,#9, and #10 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on the emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #2,#3,#4,#6,#7,#9, and #10 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission on the emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #2,#3,#4,#6,#7,#9, and #10 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2,#3,#4, and #5 did not have evidence of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the individual staff record.
On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #3 and #5 did not have evidence of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the individual staff record.
During an initial inspection conducted on 9/26/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience.
During the initial inspection conducted on 9/26/2023, Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of CPR training.
“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.
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Common questions
Has GPY John F Hartranft had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 18, 2024 (background checks): “On 3/18/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1,#2, #3 and #4 did not have evidence of the NSOR in the individual staff record. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of the disclosure statement in the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY John F Hartranft?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY John F Hartranft since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is GPY John F Hartranft’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2024. 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 John F Hartranft compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY John F Hartranft last inspected?
Mar 27, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs GPY John F Hartranft?
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.
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