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1306 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
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About GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center
GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 146 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252963
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 41 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/18/26 during a field trip Child #1 was separated from group and left with Support Staff person #2 (who is not included in the staff to child ratios). Child #1 was not a part of an assigned group and left unsupervised by Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 was unaware of the whereabouts of Child #1.and eventually called for help to locate Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3, #4 were missing updated emergency contact forms in the file. Child #4 was missing an updated financial agreement”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two rooms on the second-floor room B and C that are measured as childcare space not being used. One room was being used as an office, and the other room was not set up as childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, and #4 were missing consent to obtaining emergency med care”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have the correct CPR course in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3 and #4 were missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing a health assessment in the file. children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative arrived at the facility there was no director onsite and there was no designated person responsible there in the director's absence.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in room 103 near the resting equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were missing child service reports in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #1 was missing arrival and departure time on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing the admission date on the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, and #4 were missing consent to obtaining emergency med care.”
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 was missing information on disability this area was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #3 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact. form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy. The provider was unable to locate the policy at the time of the renewal.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3, #4 were missing updated emergency contact forms in the file. Child #4 was missing an updated financial agreement”
3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing a health assessment in the file. children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease.”
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from health professional
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing shots without an exemption letter in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #1 was missing special diet information on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3 and #4 were missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact.”
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 were missing employment verification in the file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have the correct CPR course in the file.”
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two rooms on the second-floor room B and C that are measured as childcare space not being used. One room was being used as an office, and the other room was not set up as childcare space.”
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 CPR 's expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a allocated unannounced inspection staff #1 was missing two references in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing an updated health assessment in the file the one in the file was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation the certification conducted a staff interview after interviewing all staff between the camp and early childcare there were enough concerns to confirm that the verbal interaction interactions that staff #1 engages inappropriate verbal redirection and directives and general communication with the children can be concerning as well with her tone.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 CPR 's expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a allocated unannounced inspection staff #1 was missing two references in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing an updated health assessment in the file the one in the file was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation the certification conducted a staff interview after interviewing all staff between the camp and early childcare there were enough concerns to confirm that the verbal interaction interactions that staff #1 engages inappropriate verbal redirection and directives and general communication with the children can be concerning as well with her tone.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 6 was missing a health assessment in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the facilities emergency drill however was unable to view it at the time of the inspection”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 6 was missing a health assessment in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pick-up and drop off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, #3 #4, #5 and #6 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact and #1 was missing the release person phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 5 was missing consent for emergency med care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing child service reports in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that peeling paint inside the studio that is used for indoor play.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 6 needed a updated financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation the site leader informed the certification representative that staff #1 when supervising infants, stepped into an adjoining bathroom that was out of the sight lines of the children in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 was not properly supervising the 5 children that she was assigned resulting in one of the children eloping from the class and exiting the building unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 was not properly supervising the 5 children that she was assigned resulting in one of the children eloping from the class and exiting the building unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 was not properly supervising the 5 children that she was assigned resulting in one of the children eloping from the class and exiting the building unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files staff, staff #1, #3, #4, #5 were all missing and employment verification form with their prior experience before working at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff # 4 file, staff #4 was missing two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed a table in the preschool that was not in good repair and was told the children still actively uses the table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and did not see a daily schedule posted in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children files, children, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release persons address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed diapering in the infant room the certification representative did not see the staff member using any sanitizing solution to wipe the changing table down after it was used.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(d)(7) Immunization record/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files children's #4 and #5 were both missing the flu shots with no written letter in the file. Both children health assessment did not have the statement free of communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed missing outlet covers in the hallway on the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed that the changing table needed cleaning in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection the certification conducted a facility walk through and observed sippy cups missing labels in the young toddler room as well as the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
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Oct 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, the emergency contact information for child #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include health insurance policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, the emergency contact information for child#1 and child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, notification of safe routes were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/15/22, child #7 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center
Is GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 35 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 235-6440 to ask.
What is GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 235-6440.
Where is GPY Columbia North Early Learning Center?
1400 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19121. The nearest other daycare we list is Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.