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Gpy Arrowhead Elementary

232 Level Rd, Collegeville PA 19426 · License #CER-00247184 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 999 childrenAges 5 yr – 15 yr2-Star programLast inspected Oct 23, 2025
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Ages served

Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 2-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 999 children
25
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
5.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Oct 23, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    Continued noncompliance from inspection dated 9/18/25: On 10/23/25, at time of renewal, twelve mobile cafeteria tables stored in the vertical position were still observed around the parameter of the cafeteria where school age children were receiving care. This constitutes a serious safety hazard as the tables could result in crushing, pinching or entrapment when stored in this position.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

    Continued noncompliance from inspection dated 9/18/25: On 10/23/25, Child #1 EpiPen was not in the original container and did not contain the required prescription.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2025

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Sep 18, 2025 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    On 9/18/25, at time of renewal, the girls' and boys' bathrooms were not equipped with a closed waste receptacle to prevent contamination.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a)/3270.113(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

    On 9/18/25, at time of renewal, twelve mobile folded cafeteria tables were observed around the parameter of the cafeteria where school age children were receiving care. One child was observed with their backpack hiding behind and inside a mobile folded cafeteria table while two other children were observed touching and speaking to the child through the table. This constitutes a serious safety hazard as the tables could result in crushing, pinching or entrapment when stored in the vertical position.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(6)/3270.133(1) · A health report shall include a statement of the child's medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of emergency. A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

    On 9/18/25, at time of renewal, EpiPens belonging to Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 and an inhaler belonging to Child #4 were observed in the facility's locked medical box. Child #1 EpiPen was not in the original container and did not contain the required prescription. Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 files did not contain medical action plans pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

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Sep 27, 2024 — Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Emergency plan training for staff 5 expired (8-24-23)

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fire safety for staff 5 expired (9-23-23)

    Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child care experience for staff 1 needs to be verified. Staff 2 and 3 are missing needs 2 years experience.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and staff 3 were missing health assessment and TB

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 4 was missing two reference letters.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

    During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see emergency drill. Provider did not have a documented emergency drill.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

    During renewal inspection certification rep asked for fire drill log. Provider was missing fire drill log.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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Dec 1, 2023 — Unannounced Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

    During following up certification rep was informed that staff 1 still needed to take the second part of the pediatric first aid/ cpr training.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

    During follow up visit certification rep checked for child 1 prescription. Prescription for child 1 was not in a labeled medication container inside the first bag.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

    During follow up visit, certification rep checked for staff files. Staff 2 was missing her file. Staff file was not on site.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2023

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Oct 13, 2023 — Renewal
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 was missing annual emergency plan training.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 pediatric first aid and cpr expired. Last date of previous training was from 9-28-2021

    Corrected by Nov 23, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 5 was missing fire safety training.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 was missing the 1 hour updated health and safety training.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -4- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing criminal history record.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 was missing annual evaluation

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and child 2 did not shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

    During renewal inspection certification rep found a child's prescription medication that was not in a labeled medication container inside the first bag. The child's medication was expired. It had an expiration date of June 2022.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

    During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was a new hire but did not have her staff file on site.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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Nov 9, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 1, 2021 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

    AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 5/18/15) CONTAINED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT WAS MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OLD. LAST HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE IS DATED 7/25/19/

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.94(a)(5)/3270.124(e) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

    AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EVACUATION ROUTES FOR THE FACILITY WERE NOT POSTED IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE ROOM OR THE GYMNASIUM. THE WRITTEN PLAN FOR TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE GYMNASIUM.

    Corrected by Oct 18, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCUDE LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES OR PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMMODATING ANY CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES.

    Corrected by Oct 18, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Continued noncompliance from inspection dated 9/18/25: On 10/23/25, at time of renewal, twelve mobile cafeteria tables stored in the vertical position were sti…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 18, 2025 inspection noted: “On 9/18/25, at time of renewal, the girls' and boys' bathrooms were not equipped with a closed waste receptacle to prevent contamination.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 27, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Emergency plan training for staff 5 expired (8-24-23)” — what has changed since then?

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