GPY Shady Grove Elementary School
GPY Shady Grove Elementary School is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 2 violations, none of them core-safety. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 15 centers in Ambler and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of inspection on 1/9/26, there were altered health assessments in the files for staff #1 and staff #2.
The files for facility children #1-#3 did not have signed permission for minor first-aid of emergency medical care at the time of inspection.
“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.) | $66.60 | $29.68 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.60 | $29.68 |
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 Shady Grove Elementary School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 2 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Shady Grove Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 24, 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 Shady Grove Elementary School compare with other daycares in Ambler?
It is #3 of 15 centers in Ambler by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Shady Grove Elementary School last inspected?
Jan 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Shady Grove Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.60 for young school-age, $66.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Shady Grove 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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