GPY Northeast Early Learning Center
GPY Northeast Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 154 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 57 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 57). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 7/29/26, during unannounced pool inspection, 25 young school age children were observed at the indoor pool. When asked to identify their assigned children, Staff #1 named 4 children. Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 each named 6 children. Three children were not assigned to a specific staff person for the purpose of supervision.
On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed caring for children at the swimming pool. Staff #1 file did not contain water safety training.
On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, an opened bag containing the first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the young toddler room.
On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file contained a health assessment dated more than 24 months. Staff #2 health assessment was dated 3/29/24.
On 7/16.26, at time of inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain completed required Health & Safety training.
On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare spaces where camp children were receiving care.
On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain 2 letters of written reference. (Only 1 letter was on file)
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #5 PA Criminal Record dated 7/15/24. indicates a record. The Rapp sheet was not included in the criminal clearance for review as required by CPSL.
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Happy Feet room. The safety lock was not preventing the cabinet door from opening.
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on walls accessible to children in the Older Toddler, PK 4, and PK 2 classrooms.
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On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 files contained expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings. Staff #2 Pediatric First Aid/CPR training expired 4/2025. Staff #3 Pediatric First Aid/CPR training expired 5/2025.
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #5 and Staff #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2.
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #6 file did not contain verification of education.
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information dated and signed by the parent was not present in the camp childcare spaces where children were receiving care.
On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain two written letters of reference.
On 5/5/25, at approximately 4:00pm, Staff #1 was witnessed using a harsh voice while aggressively grabbing Child #1 by the wrist to redirect them away from the door.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #11, #13 and #16 file did not contain water safety training.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, there were 4 groups of summer campers at the facility totaling 85 children. Staff #18 and #19 were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children in the Small Feet group. Staff #17 (Explorer Group) could not identify by name the 5 children assigned to their group. Additionally, in the Explorer group, 4 children were not assigned to a staff person for the purpose of supervision. In the Pioneer group, 5 children were not assigned to a staff person for the purpose of supervision.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, Staff #5 file did not contain proof of annual training in the facility's emergency plan.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, cleaning products were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the Small Feet classroom.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, embedded outdoor equipment observed in the PK play space did not contain sufficient mulch to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission requirements.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #14 health assessment dated 8/14/23 did include the physician's assessment of Staff #14 suitability to provide childcare.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, Staff #6, and #16 files did not contain initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #9, #12 and #14 files did not contain evidence of tuberculosis testing conducted within 12 months of initial hire. Staff #3, #4 and #20 files did not contain updated health assessments (Staff #3 was dated 10/2021 and Staff #4 was dated 6/30/22 and Staff #20 was dated 3/7/2019)
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8 files did not contain annual fire safety training.
On 8/9/24, at time of renewal, medical transport plan was not posted conspicuously in the PK 2 and PK 3 classrooms.
On 8/8/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #13 and Staff #16 file did not contain verification of education.
On 8/8/24, at time of inspection, Staff #9 and Staff #16 files did not contain 2 letters of reference.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #6, #8, #13, #14, #16 and #17 files did not contain the National Sex Offender Clearance (NSOR) required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #14 file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance required by CPSL on the first day of service.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain annual training in the facility's emergency plan. Staff #3 emergency plan training was dated 6/2022.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed in the Philly PK bathroom and on the blue wall located in the PS room.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed in the diapering area located in the YT classroom. A lidded waste receptacle was also not observed in the toilet area located in the PS hallway.
On 8/15/23, at time of inspection, outdoor embedded equipment located in the PS outdoor PlaySpace did not contain protective surfacing required by CPSC. The facility is in process of replacing the surfacing in the PlaySpace.
On 8/15/23, at the time of renewal, rest equipment located in the PK room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Child #1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not include evidence of annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, updated health assessments were not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #2, #11, and #17. Initial health assessments, including results of tuberculosis testing was not observed in the files belonging to Staff #12, #13, #14 and #16.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #5, #8, #9, #11, #14, #17 files did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Training Update required by OCDEL.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #5 and Staff #11 files did not contain evidence of annual Fire Safety Training.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, it was disclosed that summer school age children participate in swimming daily. Staff #5, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #17 files did not contain evidence of required annual Water Safety Training.
On 8/15/23, Staff persons #7, #10, #12, have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training (Staff #7, #10, #12) and Pediatric First Aid/CPR (Staff #4 and #7)
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, emergency contacts were not present in the space where school age children were receiving care.
On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #9, #13, #15 and #16 files did not contain verification of education.
On 8/8/23, Child #1 was assigned to Staff #1 for the purpose of supervision. At approx 5:00pm, while Staff #1 was organizing a sport activity, Child #1 became frustrated with the other campers and walked away from the group. Child #1 laid down in the grass behind the kickball pit located on the far-left side of the enclosed field and was unsupervised by Staff #1 for approx 15 minutes.
Child left the facility and was found by crossing the nearby school crossing guard.
Child left the facility and was found by crossing the nearby school crossing guard.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature. Temperature in older toddler was 138.2 ° F and preschool classroom was 139.3 ° F
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing floor tiles in preschool room
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Tiny Tots, PHLprek ad preschool rooms
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked for medication logs. Child 12 was missing medication log
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff #1 physical exp on 9-16-21
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and 11emergency contact were expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,5, and 6 fee agreement were expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff # 2 was missing education from her file. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff # 3 was missing 1 year experience from her file
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed a metal piece of the fence sticking out.
During renewal inspection, certification observed chipped paint and plaster in the bathrooms near PKC and PHLprek classrooms During renewal inspection, certification observed chipped paint in Tiny Tots and PKC classroom
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed emergency plan and facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities.
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1, 2, 4 and 5 were missing the parent's work address.During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 3 was missing information on their special needs, as specified by the child's physician/ physician's assistant or CRNP.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $73.00 | $73.00 |
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 Northeast Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Jul 29, 2026 (supervision): “On 7/29/26, during unannounced pool inspection, 25 young school age children were observed at the indoor pool. When asked to identify their assigned children, Staff #1 named 4 children. Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Northeast Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is GPY Northeast Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Nov 24, 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 Northeast Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Northeast Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 29, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Northeast Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool, $73.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Northeast Early Learning Center?
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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