Gpy South Elementary is a certified child care center in Trappe, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #129 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During announced visit certification rep observed staff one with four children by himself.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed medication log. Child 1 did not have a medication log for her Epi-pen. Epi-pen for child 1 had an expiration date of 2-2025.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing TB from their file.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing emergency plan
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing fire safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing updated emergency plan training. Last training on file was dated 1-12-23. Staff 2 emergency plan training was missing the year (6-8-??)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Last emergency drill was conducted on 2-17-23.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing written annual evaluation.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 12 training hours.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/9/23 it was observed staff person#1 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection conducted on 3/9/23 it was observed staff person#1 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE NO TABLES AND CHAIRS OBSERVED THAT COULD BE USED BY THE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN CARE. THE CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED COMPLETING HOMEWORK AND EATING SNACK ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF HAVING A HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING CERTIFIED IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR, THEREFORE THERE WAS NOT A LEAST ONE PERSON COMPETENT IN FIRST AID AND CPR AT THE FACILITY.
AT TIME OF RENEWL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS. THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FROM 2019-2020 WAS POSTED ON THE PARENT BOARD.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.
“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.) | $59.20 | $29.82 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $59.20 | $29.82 |
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 South Elementary 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 May 9, 2025 (staff ratios): “During announced visit certification rep observed staff one with four children by himself.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gpy South Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy South Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Gpy South Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 5, 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 South Elementary compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #129 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gpy South Elementary last inspected?
Jun 8, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Gpy South Elementary 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 South Elementary?
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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