Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center
Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Elkins Park, PA, with capacity for 130 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 15 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 8 centers in Elkins Park and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that child #1 was spotted exiting the classroom without a teacher until child was stopped before exiting the building.
At the time of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms, yelled at child, then pushed child #1 causing child to cry.
On 2/5/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #1 was working alone in Room 8. Staff #1 left her classroom unattended for a brief period of time during a personal medical scenario where staff needed access to a bathroom to vomit.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that child #1 was left in a classroom while the rest of the class were at the playground.
At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 threw blocks at child.
At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 excluded child from a school event. Staff also told children they don't like and cannot stand them.
At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 and staff #2 yelled at the children.
It was found that child #1 came in contact with a vape pen while at the facility on 3/19/24.
On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play.
On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play.
On 5/24/23 it was verified that on 5/8/23 child#1 was observed in the hallway by staff#2 and Individual #2 alone. Staff#1 who was responsible for child #1 was not aware that child#1 left the classroom and was in the hallway.
Daycare child#1 left out the classroom and Staff#1 and Staff#2 did not realize he left the classroom. Staff#3 and Staff#4 observed child#1 in the hallway took him back to class.
Child#1 bit Child#2. Staff #1 observed and smacked Child#1 on the arm for biting Child#2.
Staff #1 fed daycare child daycare child#1 the bottle that belong to daycare#2.
OBSERVED THE FILE FOR STAFF#1 WHICH IS MISSING THE CHILD ABUSE, STATE POLICE AND NSOR FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $89.80 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $84.80 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $81.40 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.60 | — |
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 Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 13, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that child #1 was spotted exiting the classroom without a teacher until child was stopped before exiting the building.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 5 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 24, 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 Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Elkins Park?
It is #7 of 8 centers in Elkins Park by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 16, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $89.80 for infant, $84.80 for young toddler, $81.40 for older toddler, $72.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Federation Daycare Services INC.
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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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