GPY Worcester Elementary School
GPY Worcester Elementary School is a certified child care center in Lansdale, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 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 (7 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 25 centers in Lansdale and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 5/21/26 the file records for child # 1, 2,3,4, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 5/28/25 the file for staff person #1 did not include a NSOR clearance.
During the inspection on 5/28/2025 the file records for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 6/6/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial TB test results.
During the inspection on 6/26/24 the file record for child # 2 and 3 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During the inspection on 6/6/24 the file records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 6/6/24 the file record for child#2 did not include the review and update of the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the inspection 6/6/2024 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a physical file record established.
During the inspection 6/6/24 the electronic file record for staff person # 2 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
DURING RENEWAL INPSECTION ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENATION OF AN ANNUAL EMERGENCY DRILL.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME POLICY OR CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, THE AGREEMENTS OF CHILDREN #1-5 WERE NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, THERE WAS NOT AT LEAST ONE FACILITY PERSON ON SITE THAT WAS COMPETENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR, WITH 14 TOTAL CHILDREN IN CARE.
“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 Worcester 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 May 21, 2025 (background checks): “During the inspection on 5/28/25 the file for staff person #1 did not include a NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Worcester Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at GPY Worcester 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 Worcester Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 10, 2025. 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 Worcester Elementary School compare with other daycares in Lansdale?
It is #5 of 25 centers in Lansdale by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Worcester Elementary School last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Worcester 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 Worcester 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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