Gpy Willow Hill Elementary School
Gpy Willow Hill Elementary School is a certified child care center in Willow Grove, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 22). 4 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 #7 of 11 centers in Willow Grove and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of inspection, staff person # 1, who lived out of the state of Pa within the last 5 years did not have required clearances for that state (TX) documented on file
At time of inspection, children # 1 did not have enrolling parent's information documented on their emergency contact forms. The emergency contact forms being used by the facility and for children #1-5 did not have release persons information documented on their children's emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, the emergency contact forms being used for child # 1-5 did not have written consent for emergency medical care documented on the form.
At time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children # 1-5 did not have written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff documented on their forms.
At time of inspection, the first aid kit was missing soap and had only one bandage in the kit.
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record. (Last health assessment dated 3/9/23)
At time of inspection, the last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was dated 4/14/24 which is over the 60-day requirement.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have an annual evaluation completed by the director as required per regulations.
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have proof of high school diploma documented in their record to help qualify them for their position as an Aide at facility.
At time of inspection children #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have 12 hours of childcare training documented in their record. Only 6 hours were observed.
At time of inspection, Staff person #3 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 and #2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person #2 only had one out of the two required non-family references documented in their record.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the file review inspection.
In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 4 and 5 file failed to have a staff health assessment included in file. Facility person 5, health assessment contained in file was for a child/pupil.
In review of staff files, facility person 5 file failed to include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
In review of children's files, child 1 file contained and incomplete health assessment and illegible immunization record.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include proof of education.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 3 file failed to contain transcripts verifying area of studies/major in which degree was received in.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 and 4 failed to have completed required training in pediatric first aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff person 2 received first aid/CPR is not in required pediatric.
“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 | $21.97 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.60 | $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
Common questions
Has Gpy Willow Hill Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 16, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person # 1, who lived out of the state of Pa within the last 5 years did not have required clearances for that state (TX) documented on file” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gpy Willow Hill Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy Willow Hill 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 Willow Hill Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 10, 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 Willow Hill Elementary School compare with other daycares in Willow Grove?
It is tied for #7 of 11 centers in Willow Grove by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gpy Willow Hill Elementary School last inspected?
Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gpy Willow Hill 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 Willow Hill 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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