GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center
GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Phoenixville, PA, with capacity for 151 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 40 violations, 15 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 40). 3 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 #13 of 17 centers in Phoenixville and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include the results of NSOR clearances. There is proof of application but according to the Announcement C-25-01 provisional hires will need to have NSOR, Child Abuse, either State Police or FBI clearances, out-of-state clearances, if applicable, proof of application for all remaining clearances and a signed disclosure statement.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative interviewed staff and observed video footage of a child with a battery from a vape pen in the childcare space.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative interviewed staff and observed video footage of a child with a battery from a vape pen in the childcare space.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 grabbed the child and forced moved the child from the cozy corner "blue carpet area" and forced the child into a chair. As the staff back was turned to the camera, I can see her hand go up then down in a striking motion to strike the child.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 grabbed the child and forced moved the child from the cozy corner "blue carpet area" and forced the child into a chair. As the staff back was turned to the camera, I can see her hand go up then down in a striking motion to strike the child.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #1 (9/22/22) and staff #2 (1/18/23) did not include an updated health assessment.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include the 1-hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. Since the 1hr update isn't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training.
Staff person #1has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During an inspection on 11/15/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of education.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 is missing the NSOR clearance.
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Child was left alone briefly in a classroom during transition.
DURING THE SELF REPORTED NONCOMPLIANCE INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE SPOKE WITH THE STAFF INVOLVED AND THE DIRECTOR, WHO ALL ADMIT THAT STAFF #1 LEFT THE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN ROOM #3.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing NY clearances.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children when an emergency has ended.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and there were no immunizations for the flu in the files of child #1 and child #2.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address how to deal with a distraught and fussy child per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education and staff #2 and staff #3 did not have employment verification in their files.
Staff #1 left child #1 who's years old in the bathroom unattended for a short period of time without any supervision. The child was found alone by staff #2 and returned back to the classroom.
The file for facility person # 4 does not contain a completed New Jersey state police clearance. The requirements to have a completed out of state clearance within 45 days has not been met.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/12/22, THERE WERE 36 PRESCHOOLERS WITH THREE STAFF AFTER STAFF 9 WENT OUTSIDE LEAVING THE THREE ALONE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, STAFF 1 DID NOT KNOW WHO WAS IN HER PRIMARY CARE GROUP. STAFF 1 NAMED A CHILD FROM ANOTHER GROUP AS BEING IN HER GROUP.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/12 THERE WAS AN OUTLET WITHOUT AN PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE IN THE GENTLE GIRAFFE CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, THERE WAS DISINFECT ON THE COUNTER ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, THERE WERE SPOTTED CEILING TILES IN THE GENTLE GIRAFFE CLASSROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, THERE WAS NO LIDDED CAN IN THE AWESOME ARMADILLOS CHILD CARE SPACES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, THE REST EQUIPMENT WAS NOT LABELED IN THE GENTLE GIRAFFE CHILD CARE SPACE. IN THE ROCKING ROBOTS TWO MATS WERE LABELED WITH THE NUMBER 12.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, THERE WAS MEDICATION WITHOUT A LOG IN THE SILLY SLOTH ROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, THE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE IN THE ROCKING ROBOTS CHILD CARE SPACE SCHEDULE DID NOT REFLECT WHAT HAPPENS FROM 6:30 TO 8:45 A.M.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN POSTED IN THE RAINBOW CLASS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/12/22, WHEN ASKED FOR A SPECIFIC CHILD EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM, THE STAFF WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE IT.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING ON 4/6/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVE A STAFF MEMBER WITH HER BACK TURNED TOWARDS THE CHILDREN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND MINUTES WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE SITTING EATING BREAKFAST. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE WITH SIN 199869, DATED 2/1/22.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING ON 4/6/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A STAFF MEMBER WITH HER BACK TURNED TOWARDS THE CHILDREN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND MINUTES WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE SITTING EATING BREAKFAST. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE WITH SIN 199869, DATED 2/1/22
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONON 4/6/22, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A STAFF NOT WASH HER HANDS OR THE CHILD'S HANDS AFTER CHANGING A DIAPER. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 199869 DATED 2/1/22.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 4/6/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED VIDEO FOOTAGE OF STAFF NOT CLEANING CHANGING SURFACE AFTER EACH USE BY WIPING THE SURFACE WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE WITH SIN 199869 DATED 2/1/22
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 2/1/22, VIDEO SURVIELLANCE WAS REVIEWED. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A STAFF PULL A CHILD BY ONE ARM IN THE INFANT ROOM.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 2/1/22, OBSERVED A CHILD IN THE INFANT ROOM NOT BEING SUPERVISED WHILE SITTING AT THE DOOR AND STAFF ENGAGING IN CONVERSATION WITH ONE ANOTHER
DURING THE UNNANOUNCED INSPECTION ON 2/1/22, STAFF DID NOT WASH CHILD'S HANDS AFTER A DIAPER CHANGE.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 2/1/22, OBSERVED STAFF CHANGE A CHILDS DIAPER AND NOT WIPE SURFACE OFF AFTERWARDS.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $47.40 |
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 Phoenixville Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 15 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 Aug 17, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include the results of NSOR clearances. There is proof of application but according to the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 5 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 Phoenixville Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 1, 2026. 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 Phoenixville Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Phoenixville?
It is tied for #13 of 17 centers in Phoenixville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.60 for infant, $69.20 for young toddler, $63.80 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Phoenixville 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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