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Gpy New Hanover Elementary School

2547 Big Rd, Frederick, PA 19435 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #316 of 403 centers in Montgomery County
2 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10
Training & qualifications 7
Emergency preparedness 6
Health & medication 6
Background checks 2
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 did not include the updated disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Staff #2 will sign correct disclosure statement and it will be placed in their file.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not include fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Staff #1 will complete the needed fire safety.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Parents of child #3 and 4 will provide missing parents information of enrolling parent.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Parent of child #1, 2 and 4 reviewed and sign/date financial agreement. Parent of child#3 reviewed and sign emergency contact.”
Core safety Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 date of birth on the PA State Criminal background check was incorrect.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Staff person #4 requested a new Criminal History Background Clearance with the correct date of birth.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 last Emergency Plan Training was dated 8.21.2023 on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will ensure staff person #2 receives updated Emergency Plan Training.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1)
At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have verification of immunization status on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2025): “Provide will have child's parents submit immunization records.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, staff persons #4, #5 and #6 TB Test Results did not include a date when the test was administered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will have staff obtain dates as to when their TB test was administered.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 health assessment on file did not include examination for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Staff person #1 is away at college. Provider will have staff person #1 get a completed health assessment once they have returned for the summer programming.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the required annual Emergency Drill was conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider conducted emergency drill with staff and students.”
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Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will ensure Emergency Plan is documented and delivered as required to the county's Emergency Management Office and local municipality.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will forward Safe Routes to local safety authorities as required.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Above-mentioned staff members will complete the required annual fire safety training.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will complete annual staff evaluation.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have the required education credentials on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will forward staff person's #3 education and experience credentials.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection, staff person #6 did not have the required education credentials on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will submit education credentials for staff person #6.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 had one of the two required nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will forward 2nd reference letter for staff person #4”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 had 2 out of 12 required clock hours documented on file of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Staff person #2 will complete the remaining required annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Arrival and departure times have been added to the agreement forms.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2024): “Staff #1 has provided necessary reference letters.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “The emergency plan will reflect the continuity of operation in the plan, Volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and will place an updated copy of the updated emergency plan at the school site.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Parent was given the form and is having doctor check off the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Parent was given the form and is having doctor check off the statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
During the inspection on 3/24/2023 the facility did not have a menu.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “A menu was taken to the site and is posted for families to see.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “An addendum has been completed and signed by each family that includes parents' home and work addresses. The addendum for each child will be placed in their file to go along with their registration forms.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “There is an addendum for emergency contacts and pick up people which has been filled out by each family as well as signed by a parent or guardian. The addendum for each child will be placed in their file to go along with their registration forms.”
Citation Apr 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2022): “A new emergency action plan will be posted to meet this regulation.”
Citation Apr 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Staff and children will conduct an emergency drill on 5/27/22 or 5/30/22 and complete the fire drill log.”
Citation Apr 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the inspection on 5/9/2022 the file records for child #5 and 6 did not include an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “The Team Leader will work with the parents to get a copy of the physical forms for children 5 and 6.”
Citation Apr 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2022): “Staff person 1 and 2 are attending Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on 6/1/22. All staff will have completed the training by June 10, 2022. Team Leader will schedule a staff person who has the correct Pediatric CPR/First Aid training on site until all staff are trained properly.”
Citation Apr 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Parents of children 1,3,4 will all sign for their 6 month reviews on paperwork.”
Citation Apr 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2022): “Parent will review and update the information needed. Parents will also sign at the 6 month review spot on all forms.”
Citation Apr 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2022): “Staff person #3 will get a copy of her high school diploma or a letter from the school she attended. Leader will get a copy of staff person #2 and #3 numbers of hours for the YMCA.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 963-3700
State certificate # CER-00254050
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Common questions

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.

Certified centers nearby

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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