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GPY Paul Dunbar School

1720 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

GPY Paul Dunbar School 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 5 times. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 23). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2023 · 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 15
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The staff will provide valid documentation of the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a PQAS approved instructor and program.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have verification of education on file at the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Staff will provide acceptable verification of education in childcare for their staff file.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 and #4 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The staff will obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training and provide documentation for their file.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND REVIEWED THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM 206 AND THE FIRST AID KIT DID NOT INCLUDE SOAP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL ADD THE MISSING SOAP IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM 206.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWD THE FACILITIES FILES AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY DRILL AND LOG THE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY DRILL LOG DOCUMENT.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITIES FILES AND THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL SUBMIT THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND KEEP A RECORD OF THE SUBMISSION ON FILE.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILDS PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL CONTACT THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #3, #4 AND #5 TO GET THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILDS PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE AND WILL ADD TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A P CHILDS PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE CHILDS SPECIAL NEEDS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, AND #3, COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 FROM THE PARENTS AND WILL ADD TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #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 TO ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #4, AND #5 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND AN THERE WERE NO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE ROOMS #203 AND #206.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE, ROOMS #203 AND #206.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 REVIEW, UPDATE AND SIGN THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM EVERY 6 MONTHS.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR ADMINSTRATION OF MEDICATIONS OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY THE FACILITY STAFF ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE INITIAL FEE AGREEMENT AND SUBSEQUENT WRITTEN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARENT AND THE OPERATOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL COMPLETELY FILL OUT A FEE AGREEMENT HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 SIGN AND DATE THE FORM.”
Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES ND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY FROM THEIR HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT AND WILL ADD IT TO STAFF #1 AND #2 FILES.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on May 28. 2024, Certification Representative (CR) requested the staff and child files for review. CR continued to request the staff and child files up to June 7,2024 and no files were received.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Children are no longer enrolled in the program and the program is not running during the summer. Staff files were submitted.”
Core safety Nov 15, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing a FBI clearance.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “staff member will turn in their FBI clearance upon receiving it.”
Core safety Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing a FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “Provider will get an FBI clearance for staff #1 so that the facility may begin to provide services for children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Provider will have staff #1 trained in a pqas certified pediatric cpr and first aid course given by a pqas certified instructor.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include a verification of experience and staff #1 did not have transcripts on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2023): “Provider will obtain verification of education and get employment verification form and put it into the file of staff #1 and staff #2 so that the facility can begin servicing children.(NO TRANSCRIPTS WERE PROVIDED FOR STAFF #1)”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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 Jun 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 5, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256751
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Common questions

Has GPY Paul Dunbar 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 Nov 15, 2023 (background checks): “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing a FBI clearance.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about GPY Paul Dunbar School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Paul Dunbar 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 Paul Dunbar School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 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 Paul Dunbar School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was GPY Paul Dunbar School last inspected?

Mar 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs GPY Paul Dunbar 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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