Gpy New Hanover Elementary School
Gpy New Hanover Elementary School is a certified child care center in Frederick, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 33 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 33). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #316 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 did not include the updated disclosure statement.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not include fire safety training.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #3 and 4 did not include the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1, 2, & 4 did not include the 6 month review of the financial agreement. The file of child #3 did not include the 6 month review of the emergency contact.
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 date of birth on the PA State Criminal background check was incorrect.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 last Emergency Plan Training was dated 8.21.2023 on file.
At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have verification of immunization status on file.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #4, #5 and #6 TB Test Results did not include a date when the test was administered.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 health assessment on file did not include examination for communicable diseases.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the required annual Emergency Drill was conducted.
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At the time of inspection, there wasn't any documentation available showing the facility's Emergency Plan was and/or subsequent updates were sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
At the time of inspection, there wasn't any documentation available verifying the facility's local traffic safety authorities was notified of the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #2, #3 and #4 did not have documentation of the required annual Fire Safety Training on file. Staff person #2 last Fire Safety Training was dated 8.21.2023. Staff person #3 last Fire Safety Training was dated 2.8.2024. Staff person #4 did not have any documentation of Fire Safety Training on file.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have an updated annual staff evaluation on file. Last staff evaluation was dated 2.19.2024.
At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have the required education credentials on file.
At the time of inspection, staff person #6 did not have the required education credentials on file.
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 had one of the two required nonfamily references on file.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 had 2 out of 12 required clock hours documented on file of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/24 it was observed child#1 and child#2 agreement form did not include arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/24 staff person#1 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the inspection on 3/23/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
During the inspection on 3/23/2023 the file record for child # 2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the inspection on 3/23/2023 the file record for child #2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
During the inspection on 3/24/2023 the facility did not have a menu.
During the inspection on 3/23/2023 the file records for child #1,2,3, 4 and 5 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 3/23/2023 the file records for child # 1, 2,4, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the facility had an emergency plan that does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the fire drill log was observed and the facility did not have record of an emergency drill on the log.
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the file records for child #5 and 6 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the file records for staff persons#1,2 and 3did not include the appropriate first aid/ CPR training. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the children.
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the file records for child #1,3 and 4 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the file record for child#2 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the file records for individual #3 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility. The fie record for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
“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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Has Gpy New Hanover Elementary School 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 Mar 16, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 did not include the updated disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gpy New Hanover Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy New Hanover 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 New Hanover Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 22, 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 New Hanover Elementary School compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #316 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gpy New Hanover Elementary School last inspected?
Mar 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Gpy New Hanover 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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