GPY Rupert Elementary School is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #3 did not include an initial health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The Heal assessment for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2 was outdated.
On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the fire drill log was outdated.
On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have an updated CPR First Aid training.
On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #4 did not have a completed fee agreement on file.
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #4 and #5 was not signed by the parent or operator. In addition, the records for child #1 and #3 was not signed by the operator.
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 did not specify the children's date of admission.
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 and #3 was outdated. In addition, the fee agreement for child #1, #2, #4 and #5 had not been updated and signed by the parent.
On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #4 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not contain evidence of an acceptable disclosure statement, the disclosure statement on file was not witnessed. The file of staff #2 did not contain evidence of out of state clearances, staff #2 has photo identification from the state of Massachusetts
On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not contain evidence of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method
On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain evidence of verification of education
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $54.00 | $28.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $54.00 | $28.80 |
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 Rupert Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 22, 2022 (background checks): “On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not contain evidence of an acceptable disclosure statement, the disclosure statement on file was not witnessed. The file of staff #2 did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Rupert Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Rupert 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 Rupert Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 24, 2021. 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 Rupert Elementary School compare with other daycares in Pottstown?
It is #6 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Rupert Elementary School last inspected?
Aug 28, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Rupert Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for young school-age, $54.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Rupert 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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