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Gpy Pottstown Early Learning Center
1000 Heritage Dr, Pottstown PA 19464 · License #CER-00252630 · Child Care Center
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- (215) 963-3700
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- Address
- 1000 Heritage Dr, Pottstown PA 19464 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 143 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #9 was in reach of the children.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a broken faucet in classroom #6 (bathroom #1).
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a table blocking the exit door in classroom #2.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- 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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The PA state police clearance for staff person #1 was not legible and did not have the required disseminated date available.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Toxics were on lower shelf in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #5 was missing scissors. In addition, room #2 did not have a first aid kit.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a changing table mat torn and in poor condition being used for toddlers.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- 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 #1, #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Certification representative conducted an investigation. Witnesses confirmed that staff person #1 picked up the bottle and gave child #1 the remainder of a bottle of breastmilk that did not belong to the child.
Corrected by May 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were bottles not labeled in the young toddler and older toddler rooms.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- 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. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have an updated annual evaluation.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the infant cribs were side by side and did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Two of the cribs had a baby inside. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 record for child #2 did not include a signed fee agreement. In addition, the record for child #4 needed an updated emergency contact form and fee agreement.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- 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 emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- 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 emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or transportation and walking excursions.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #3 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The infants did not have a written feeding schedule obtained from the parents.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were pointy scissors on the lower desk in classroom #6 and #7 in reach of young children.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic hand soaps on the lower sink tops in room #3 and #4. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator used to store the children's food had black mold/mildew on the glass shelving. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #3 was not signed by the operator. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #8 and #9 did not include an updated developmental assessment reviewed and given to parents.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bottles located in the infant room were not labeled with children names. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- 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 February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreements for children #1 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- 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.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit/ emergency bag used for excursions did not have children emergency contact information. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreements for child #3 and #7 were outdated. In addition, the emergency contact form for child #8 was outdated.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4, #6 and #7 did not include an updated health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After changing child #1 diaper, staff person #1 did not wash the child hands.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(d) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Once emergency contact was reviewed by cert rep it did not have accommodations for infants and toddlers. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of drills.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- 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.
On February 27, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On February 1, 2024, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. It was reported, and video was viewed showing staff persons #1 grabbing a child by the upper arm/shoulder and put him down harshly on the seat.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
On October 19, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documentation and files it was determined that staff person #1 did not notify the appropriate regional office within 24hours after child #1 was taken to urgent care. In addition, the mother was not notified of the fall until later in the evening.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
On August 22, 2023, certification representative started a self-reported noncompliance investigation. Evidence showed that staff persons #1 and #2 were not supervising the children correctly and did not know that two children left out of a prompted open door.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- 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.
On August 22, 2023, certification representative started a self-reported noncompliance investigation. Evidence showed that staff persons #1 and #2 were not utilizing their primary care groups and did not know the whereabouts of two children in their assigned group.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
ON APRIL 14, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED GRABBING A CHILD BY THE ARM LEADING THEM AROUND THE CLASSROOM
Corrected by Apr 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
ON APRIL 14, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 USED HARSH LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN
Corrected by Apr 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
ON MARCH 7, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED THE PLAYGROUND PROTECTIVE SURFACE COVERING DID NOT MEET THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 18, 2026 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #9 was in reach of the children.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 21, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted an investigation. Witnesses confirmed that staff person #1 picked up the bottle and gave child #1 the remainder of a bott…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were bottles not labeled in the young toddler and older toddler ro…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error