GPY Roxborough Early Learning Center
GPY Roxborough Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 211 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff#1 did not have 2 nonfamily references in the file at the time of observin(g the files.
On 07/25/25, while in the gym, retractable divider was put into motion, catching child #1 hair in divider lifting child off her feet until she was freed by staff person #1. Utilizing the retractable divider while children are in care in the space poses a potential threat to the health and safety of children receiving care in the child care space.
At the time of the renewal inspection, Staff#1 is missing current physical in the files.
At the time of the renewal inspection, files for staff#1, Staff#2, and Staff#3 did not have 2 nonfamily references in the files.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #5 did not have a PA State Police Clearance and a PA child abuse clearance, staff #11 did not have a PA State Police Clearance, staff #13 did not have an NSOR certificate, staff #14-17 is missing all clearances and mandated reporter training.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1, 10, 12, 13 and 14-17 were missing a current health assessment; staff #7 was missing a TB result.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1, 7, 12, 13-14 did not have proof of fire safety training.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1, 2, 5, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 did not have a health & safety training and update; staff #4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 did not have a health & safety training update.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #8, 10, 11, and 14-17 did not have a high school diploma and proof of two years of child care experience.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #14-17 did not have a file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13,14, 15, 16 and 17 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & cpr.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2, 4, and 5 did not have proof of 12 hours of child care training.
ON 5/6/22 AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT ON 3/21/22 THAT STAFF #1 INTENTIONALY SAT ON CHILD #1 TO STOP CHILD FROM HITTING.
AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/6/22 IT WAS FOUND THAT ON 3/21/22 THE FACIITY DID NOT INFORM THE PARENTS OF THE INCIDENT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY.
“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.) | $62.00 | $43.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.00 | $42.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.00 | $28.62 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.00 | $28.62 |
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 Roxborough Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 4, 2025 (supervision): “On 07/25/25, while in the gym, retractable divider was put into motion, catching child #1 hair in divider lifting child off her feet until she was freed by staff person #1. Utilizing the retractable divider while…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Roxborough Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Roxborough Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 28, 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 Roxborough Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Roxborough Early Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Roxborough Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool, $66.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Roxborough 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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