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Gpy Barth Elementary School

Walnut And Ryan Sts, Pottstown PA 19464 · License #CER-00246933 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 999 childrenAges 5 yr – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Aug 20, 2025
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Walnut And Ryan Sts, Pottstown PA 19464 · Directions

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Ages served

Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 999 children
19
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
6.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Aug 20, 2025 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not have the required fire safety training.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.131(a)(4) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the required health assessment in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the required 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

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Aug 27, 2024 — Renewal
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(1)(iv) · Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.

    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.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 and #3 did not include an updated fire safety training.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not have a mandated reporter training.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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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.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include an updated written annual evaluation.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #3 did not have a completed fee agreement on file.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not have an initial health assessment on file.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • 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.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have an updated health assessment on file.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.182(4)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications, special dietary needs or administration of minor first-aid procedures.

    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.

    On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the fire drill log was outdated.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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Nov 17, 2023 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • 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.

    On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 did not include updated Fire safety training.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #1 did not include the mandated reporter training.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 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.

    On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

    On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3 or #4 was not signed by the parent or operator. In addition, the records for child #5 did not indicate a fee agreement.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

    On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not have a fee agreement to specify the children's date of admission.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

    On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #4 had not been signed by the parent. In addition, the emergency contact for child #1 and #3 had not been signed by the parent.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not have an initial health assessment on file.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2023

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Nov 22, 2022 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

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

    On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not contain the evidence of health and safety training

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #2 did not contain a signed disclosure statement

    Corrected by Nov 23, 2022

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Mar 18, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 20, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not have the required fire safety training.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 27, 2024 inspection noted: “On August 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not include 12 clock hours of chi…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 17, 2023 inspection noted: “On November 17, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 did not include updated Fire safety training.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error