Gpy Royersford Elementary School
Gpy Royersford Elementary School is a certified child care center in Royersford, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 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 (11 of 23). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 20 centers in Royersford and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 9/13/22, Staff #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised while taking children to the restroom located out of the child care space. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 9/13/22, Child #3 file did not contain an initial health report including immunizations. (continued non compliance)
On 9/13/22, Child #3 file did not contain a signed agreement.
On 9/13/22, Child #1 master file did not contain completed emergency contact information. Emergency contact was not present in the childcare space where children were receiving care.
On 9/13/22, Child #2 emergency contact information did not contain the address of designated release persons.
On 9/13/22, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of written references.
On 6/17/22, an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis by Mantoux method, was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. An updated health assessment was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2. The last health assessment was dated 5/13/18. (continued non compliance from 5/13/22 inspection)
On 6/17/22, evidence of an emergency drill conducted at least once annually was not on file at the facility. Continued Non compliance from inspection dated 5/13/22.
On 6/17/22, no evidence that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days was not on file at the facility. The last fire drill was dated 2/28/22. (continued non compliance from inspection conducted on 5/13/22)
On 6/17/22, the files belonging to Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain initial health assessments, including immunization records, within 60 days of initial attendance at the facility. (continued non compliance from 5/13/22 inspection)
On 6/17/22, the files belonging to Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain signed agreements. (Continued non compliance from inspection conducted on 5/13/22)
On 6/17/22, the emergency contact information belonging to Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 and the Financial Agreement belonging to Child #2 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. (continued non compliance from 5/13/22 inspection.)
On 5/31/22, Staff #1 file did not contain results of NSOR Clearance. Proof of registration of NSOR clearance was not on file for Staff #1. Additionally, Staff #1 file did not contain Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL. Staff #4 file did not contain completed FBI Clearance. Additionally, an updated Mandated Reporter Training was not observed in Staff #4 file (previous training dated 4/30/17).
On 5/31/22, an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis by Mantoux method, was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. An updated health assessment was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2 (the last health assessment was dated 5/13/18).
On 5/31/22, evidence of an emergency drill conducted at least once annually was not on file at the facility.
On 5/31/22, evidence that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days was not on file at the facility. The last fire drill was dated 2/28/22.
On 5/31/22, the files belonging to Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain initial health assessments, including immunization records, within 60 days of initial attendance at the facility.
On 5/31/22, the facility did not have a policy to address shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi)
On 5/31/22, Staff #3 file did not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training on file was dated 12/29/20.
On 5/31/22, the files belonging to Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain signed agreements.
On 5/31/22, the emergency contact information belonging to Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 and the Financial Agreement belonging to Child #2 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
On 5/31/22, an individual record was not on file for Staff #4.
On 5/31/22, two letters of reference were not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $59.20 | $30.37 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $59.20 | $30.37 |
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 Royersford 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 Sep 13, 2022 (supervision): “On 9/13/22, Staff #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised while taking children to the restroom located out of the child care space. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gpy Royersford Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy Royersford 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 Royersford Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 15, 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 Royersford Elementary School compare with other daycares in Royersford?
It is #12 of 20 centers in Royersford 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 Royersford Elementary School last inspected?
Sep 29, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Gpy Royersford Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.20 for young school-age, $59.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Gpy Royersford Elementary School?
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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