Gpy Woodland Elementary School
Gpy Woodland Elementary School is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 26 centers in Norristown and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 10/15/25 the phone number to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department and ambulance was not posted by the telephone. Staff at the facility were unable to locate the phone numbers.
During the inspection on 10/15/25 the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was not included on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection on 9/26/24 staff person #1 was observed working alone with 3 YSA and 3 OSA(a total of six school aged) children alone.
During the renewal inspection on 9/26/24 the trash cans in the children's bathrooms did not have a lid.
During the renewal inspection on 9/26/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a current health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 9/26/24 the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of the required 1 hr. health and safety update training.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2022, the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than two-years-old.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2022, the fire system inspection provided to the certification representative was more than one-year-old, dated 08/24/2021.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2022, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation route to the off-site evacuation location.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2022, the file for staff person #2 contained an expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR training, dated more than two-years-old.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2022, a written plan of daily activity was not posted at the facility.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2022, the files for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain a signed financial agreement.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2022, the staff files onsite at the facility did not have records for the before school staff.
“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 | $30.37 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $59.20 | $30.37 |
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 Woodland Elementary School 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 Sep 26, 2024 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection on 9/26/24 staff person #1 was observed working alone with 3 YSA and 3 OSA(a total of six school aged) children alone.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gpy Woodland Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gpy Woodland 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 Woodland Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 27, 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 Woodland Elementary School compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #9 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gpy Woodland Elementary School last inspected?
Oct 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gpy Woodland Elementary School 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 Woodland 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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