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GPY Northeast Early Learning Center

11088 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days

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About GPY Northeast Early Learning Center

GPY Northeast Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 154 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for GPY Northeast Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
154 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259612
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 28 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jul 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 7/29/26, during unannounced pool inspection, 25 young school age children were observed at the indoor pool. When asked to identify their assigned children, Staff #1 named 4 children. Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 each named 6 children. Three children were not assigned to a specific staff person for the purpose of supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

  2. Jul 16, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain 2 letters of written reference. (Only 1 letter was on file)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, an opened bag containing the first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the young toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training

      “On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed caring for children at the swimming pool. Staff #1 file did not contain water safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 7/16.26, at time of inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain completed required Health & Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file contained a health assessment dated more than 24 months. Staff #2 health assessment was dated 3/29/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On 7/16/26, at time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare spaces where camp children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

  3. Jul 25, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #6 file did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Happy Feet room. The safety lock was not preventing the cabinet door from opening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on walls accessible to children in the Older Toddler, PK 4, and PK 2 classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c)/3270.181(d) Each child care space/Dated signature affixed

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information dated and signed by the parent was not present in the camp childcare spaces where children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain two written letters of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #5 and Staff #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 files contained expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings. Staff #2 Pediatric First Aid/CPR training expired 4/2025. Staff #3 Pediatric First Aid/CPR training expired 5/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 7/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #5 PA Criminal Record dated 7/15/24. indicates a record. The Rapp sheet was not included in the criminal clearance for review as required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

  4. May 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language

      “On 5/5/25, at approximately 4:00pm, Staff #1 was witnessed using a harsh voice while aggressively grabbing Child #1 by the wrist to redirect them away from the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

  5. Aug 8, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 8/8/24, at time of inspection, Staff #9 and Staff #16 files did not contain 2 letters of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, Staff #6, and #16 files did not contain initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #9, #12 and #14 files did not contain evidence of tuberculosis testing conducted within 12 months of initial hire. Staff #3, #4 and #20 files did not contain updated health assessments (Staff #3 was dated 10/2021 and Staff #4 was dated 6/30/22 and Staff #20 was dated 3/7/2019)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8 files did not contain annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #14 health assessment dated 8/14/23 did include the physician's assessment of Staff #14 suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 8/9/24, at time of renewal, medical transport plan was not posted conspicuously in the PK 2 and PK 3 classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, there were 4 groups of summer campers at the facility totaling 85 children. Staff #18 and #19 were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children in the Small Feet group. Staff #17 (Explorer Group) could not identify by name the 5 children assigned to their group. Additionally, in the Explorer group, 4 children were not assigned to a staff person for the purpose of supervision. In the Pioneer group, 5 children were not assigned to a staff person for the purpose of supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, embedded outdoor equipment observed in the PK play space did not contain sufficient mulch to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, cleaning products were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the Small Feet classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #11, #13 and #16 file did not contain water safety training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal, Staff #5 file did not contain proof of annual training in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 8/8/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #13 and Staff #16 file did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

  6. Aug 15, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #6, #8, #13, #14, #16 and #17 files did not contain the National Sex Offender Clearance (NSOR) required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #14 file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance required by CPSL on the first day of service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed in the Philly PK bathroom and on the blue wall located in the PS room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, emergency contacts were not present in the space where school age children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain annual training in the facility's emergency plan. Staff #3 emergency plan training was dated 6/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #5 and Staff #11 files did not contain evidence of annual Fire Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, it was disclosed that summer school age children participate in swimming daily. Staff #5, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #17 files did not contain evidence of required annual Water Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 8/15/23, Staff persons #7, #10, #12, have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training (Staff #7, #10, #12) and Pediatric First Aid/CPR (Staff #4 and #7)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 8/15/23, at the time of renewal, rest equipment located in the PK room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #5, #8, #9, #11, #14, #17 files did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Training Update required by OCDEL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed in the diapering area located in the YT classroom. A lidded waste receptacle was also not observed in the toilet area located in the PS hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 8/15/23, at time of inspection, outdoor embedded equipment located in the PS outdoor PlaySpace did not contain protective surfacing required by CPSC. The facility is in process of replacing the surfacing in the PlaySpace.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #9, #13, #15 and #16 files did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, updated health assessments were not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #2, #11, and #17. Initial health assessments, including results of tuberculosis testing was not observed in the files belonging to Staff #12, #13, #14 and #16.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “On 8/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Child #1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not include evidence of annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

  7. Aug 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 8/8/23, Child #1 was assigned to Staff #1 for the purpose of supervision. At approx 5:00pm, while Staff #1 was organizing a sport activity, Child #1 became frustrated with the other campers and walked away from the group. Child #1 laid down in the grass behind the kickball pit located on the far-left side of the enclosed field and was unsupervised by Staff #1 for approx 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023

  8. Nov 15, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Child left the facility and was found by crossing the nearby school crossing guard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

  9. Nov 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Child left the facility and was found by crossing the nearby school crossing guard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

  10. Aug 17, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature. Temperature in older toddler was 138.2 ° F and preschool classroom was 139.3 ° F”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing floor tiles in preschool room”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Tiny Tots, PHLprek ad preschool rooms”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and 11emergency contact were expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,5, and 6 fee agreement were expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked for medication logs. Child 12 was missing medication log”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff #1 physical exp on 9-16-21”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff # 2 was missing education from her file. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff # 3 was missing 1 year experience from her file”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

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  1. Oct 15, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed emergency plan and facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection, certification observed chipped paint and plaster in the bathrooms near PKC and PHLprek classrooms During renewal inspection, certification observed chipped paint in Tiny Tots and PKC classroom”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep observed a metal piece of the fence sticking out.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(5) Parent home/work address, phone/Information re: special needs

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1, 2, 4 and 5 were missing the parent's work address.During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 3 was missing information on their special needs, as specified by the child's physician/ physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is GPY Northeast Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. GPY Northeast Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was GPY Northeast Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has GPY Northeast Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Northeast Early Learning Center care for?

154, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does GPY Northeast Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are GPY Northeast 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 Northeast Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 963-3740 to ask.

What is GPY Northeast Early Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 963-3740.

Where is GPY Northeast Early Learning Center?

11088 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Kids ChildCare Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).