Daycare Record Child care inspection records

GPY Rydal Elementary School

1160 Huntington Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 2

GPY Rydal Elementary School is a certified child care center in Huntingdon Valley, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 22). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Huntingdon Valley and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 6 centers in Huntingdon Valley
1 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Mar 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 13
Emergency preparedness 5
Parent access 1
Building & playground safety 1
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Parent access
Parent Access & Participation 55 Pa. Code §3270.23
At the time of inspection children #3 and 5 did not have custody agreements on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 parents of child #3 and #5 were contacted to obtain custody agreements. Both parents sent the custody agreements and they were each filed away in the children's on site files.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provided a method for the 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 we added to our emergency plan a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and provide instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provided accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 we added to our emergency plan accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2 and 3 did not have a fee agreement that was signed by operator and children 4 and 5 did not have a fee agreement that was signed by a parent on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 children #3, #4 and #5 had their fee amount listed on their fee agreement.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
At the time of the inspection children #3, 4 and 5 did not have their fee amount listed on their fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 children #3, #4 and #5 had their fee amount listed on their fee agreement.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have Child Service Reports completed and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 developmental checklist that were completed for Keystone Stars were placed in children's files to meet child service report required.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection child #5 did not have arrival or departure times listed on their fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 child #5 estimated arrival and departure times were listed on their fee agreement.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have release person's address and phone number listed, children 3 and 4 did not have release person's address listed and children #2 and 5 did not have name, address and phone number of the release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 child #1 release person's address and phone number were listed, children #3 and #4 release person's address was listed and children #2 and #5 name, address and phone number of the release person were added.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection child #2 did not have an emergency contact form and fee agreement with a 6 month update and review on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 child #2 emergency contact form and fee agreement were signed for the 6 month update and review and put in file.”
Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Following inspection on 3/13/2026 children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's record were updated with signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “The emergency plan posted on site at the time of the inspection included a letter to all families that outlines our commitment to communication and reunification in response to an emergency. This letter is posted for families to review at their convenience and distributed via e-mail at the time of…”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of inspection there was no date indicated for the last update on the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “The emergency plan, posted and on site at the time of visit for our renewal, includes a header indicating the need for review by September 2025 as indication of the required annual update. We will include the date revised in addition to the date indicating when it is needing to be updated.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of inspection there was cleaning supplies including Lysol in reach of the children out on the table.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Following inspection school cleaning products were moved to a space out of reach of children within program. A sign for the items to be kept out of reach was placed on them for staff awareness. Products will continue to be kept in this space and staff has continued to ensure that any school…”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Also, their emergency plan does not address continuity of operations which specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “The following policies 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment, 4. Continuity of operations can all be found in our…”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “At the time of inspection, a documented posted for review outlined our emergency transportation of a child policy. It assigned specific responsibilities to staff and confirms who will be present if a child is needed to be taken off site for a medical emergency.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of inspection child #2 did not have a financial agreement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Child #2 fee agreement was located within her file during time of inspection. Fee agreement was signed by parents with initial and 6 month signature”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 did not have their application and admission dates on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “The fee agreement for children #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were on site and complete at the time of inspection, including start date/time of admission and 6 month signature on site. These students are actively attending, with no plans to withdrawal. This line would be utilized for record keeping to…”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Staff person #2 is listed as the director for this location and was on site at the time of renewal, with a copy of her file available for review. Staff person #1 file has been placed on site within staff file binder for review.”
Core safety Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/20/23 it was observed staff person#3 file did not include the required out of state criminal history record or child abuse registry clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Staff person#3 will provide New Jersey State clearances and verification will be forward to cert rep.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed that evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location of the child care spaces used by the after and before school program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Evacuation maps were posted in all child care spaces.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/20/23 it was observed staff person# 2 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Staff prson#2 will provide verification of education and work experience and this information will be forward to Cert Rep.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/20/23 it was observed staff person#1 has not completed the following required pre-service pediatric first aid and pediatric training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Staff person is scheduled for pediatric first aid/CPR training 3/28/23. Verification will be forward once completed.”

“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.) $98.00 $21.97
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $98.00 $21.97

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jul 29, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 3:30 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 963-3700
State certificate # CER-00254497
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has GPY Rydal 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 Mar 20, 2023 (background checks): “While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/20/23 it was observed staff person#3 file did not include the required out of state criminal history record or child abuse registry clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about GPY Rydal Elementary School?

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

STAR 2, effective Jul 29, 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 Rydal Elementary School compare with other daycares in Huntingdon Valley?

It is #2 of 6 centers in Huntingdon Valley by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was GPY Rydal Elementary School last inspected?

Mar 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does GPY Rydal Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $98.00 for young school-age, $98.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs GPY Rydal Elementary 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.

Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.

Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.