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Gpy Franklin Elementary

Franklin And Grace St, Pottstown PA 19464 · License #CER-00248873 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 999 childrenAges 5 yr – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Nov 6, 2025
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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
36
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
12.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Nov 6, 2025 — Renewal
24 violations cited · view state record
24 violations
  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The liability insurance on file at the facility was dated 1/1/24- 1/1/25.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.24(a)/3270.191 · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. An individual record is required for each facility person.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Certification representative did not have immediate access to staff files. Staff working with the children did not have individual records on file at the facility.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator. In addition, the fee agreement for child #1 and #3 didn't have the date of the child's admission.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • 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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of receiving emergency plan training.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of fire safety training.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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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. Health and safety training.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof the required health and safety training.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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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). 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 #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have the signed required disclosure statement on file or documentation on site regarding proof completed PA state police, child abuse, FBI fingerprint or NSOR clearance.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof written evaluations.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #2 and #3 had not be assigned primary care groups.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #3 and #5 did not include address and telephone number of the child's physicians.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #3 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.181(c) · 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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3, #4 and #5 was outdated.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of medications.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

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

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding verification of childcare experience or education and training that was taken prior to service at the facility.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of 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.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding non family two reference letters.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an updated annual emergency drill log on file.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

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

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire drill posted on site was dated 10/11/2024.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, an updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation on site regarding proof of CPR first aid training.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The letter on file at the facility written to the local traffic safety was dated 8/19/2024.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2025

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Oct 23, 2024 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

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

    On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the 10hr Health and Safety training.

    Corrected by Nov 23, 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) 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include mandated reporter training.

    Corrected by Nov 23, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #9 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Nov 23, 2024

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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).

    On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #5, #6, #9 and #10 did not have an initial health assessment on file.

    Corrected by Nov 23, 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.

    On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include proof of education.

    Corrected by Nov 23, 2024

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Nov 21, 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 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include updated Fire safety training.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 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 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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  • Violation

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

    On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent or operator. In addition, the records for child #1, #3, #4, and #5 was not signed by the operator.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 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 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #5 did not specify the children's date of admission.

    Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Dec 21, 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 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not have an updated fee agreement. In addition, the fee agreement for child #2 has not been signed by the parent.

    Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

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  • Violation

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

    On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #5 did not have an initial health assessment on file.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2023

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Nov 22, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
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 Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure tim…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 23, 2024 inspection noted: “On October 23, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the 10hr Health and Safety trai…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 21, 2023 inspection noted: “On November 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include updated Fire safety tr…” — what has changed since then?

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