Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA
Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 59 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 45 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (19 of 45). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection, it was observed that the none of the staff knew the children in his assigned group.
During the inspection, it was observed that the provider had not reviewed their emergency plan within the last year.
During the inspection, it was observed that the furniture in room A/B was not appropriate for the child's size, age.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill within the last year.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include their shelter in place/lock-down area.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a completed copy of their civil rights form.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not completed their annual renewal application.
During the inspection, it was observed that the gym did not have a daily schedule posted.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, 7, &, 10, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, 7, &, 10, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not include the address number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, it was observed that room B, Family room, and Gym did not have a posted emergency transportation plan.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9, did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, nor did it include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9, did include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
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While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their 10 health & safety training.
While reviewing the staff files I observed staff 2 hired on June 2023, Staff 5 hired on June 2023, Staff 7 hired on June 2023, does not contain a completed NSOR certification. Staff 5 hired on June 2023, does not contain a signed disclosure statement.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has not reviewed their emergency plan in the last 12 months.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not obtain their annual emergency plan training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 9, did not have an updated health assessment.
During my inspection I observed that there was not medication log for child 11.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local safety traffic letter.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, are missing their 10 hours health & safety training, and staff 1, 2, 3, are missing their 1 hour updated health & safety training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that children 1-7, 9, & 10 did not have the operator signature on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that children 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, agreement form did not include arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, agreement form did not contain the date of the child's admission.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not have an emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 8, did not have a emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include the address and telephone number of the facility person.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-6 did not include acceptable verification of experience, and staff 1, 4, 5, did not include acceptable verification of education.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not obtain their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection dated 11/16/2023 certification representative observed that in Room A, and Room B the shelves were not secure to the wall and/or floor and was a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection dated 11/16/2023 certification representative observed that there was not any valid documentation of fire detection system completed within 12 months. The documentation onsite had expired.
During the renewal inspection dated 11/16/2023, certification representative observed that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency as required annually.
During the renewal inspection dated 11/16/2023, certification representative observed that the provider had not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Observed Staff 1 file with outdated state police and FBI clearances.
Observed childcare space with emergency plan not posted.
Observed door to Classroom B with no stopper. When door is let go it slammed closed heavily.
During renewal visit all staff did not know assigned students. When asked assigned groups they repeatedly miss counted students, and did not use their system in place.
Observed cots unlabeled for individual use.
Observed campers water bottles unlabeled.
“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.) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
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 West Philadelphia YMCA had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations 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 Jul 9, 2026 (supervision): “During the inspection, it was observed that the none of the staff knew the children in his assigned group.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 2024. 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 West Philadelphia YMCA compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA last inspected?
Jul 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for young school-age, $63.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA?
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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