GPY Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School
GPY Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School is a certified child care center in Willow Grove, PA. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 3). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 11 centers in Willow Grove and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 1 file only included 2064 hours of childcare experience.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
“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.) | $26.51 | $26.51 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $26.51 | $26.51 |
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 Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 3 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does GPY Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School compare with other daycares in Willow Grove?
It is #1 of 11 centers in Willow Grove by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School last inspected?
Aug 6, 2026 (initial review). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does GPY Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $26.51 for young school-age, $26.51 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Thomas Fitzwater 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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