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GPY-Potter-Thomas School
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About GPY-Potter-Thomas School
GPY-Potter-Thomas School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for GPY-Potter-Thomas School
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- Certified by the state and operating
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- Certificate of Compliance
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- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254274
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 52 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 16
- Records and paperwork 16
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 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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Mar 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 3/27/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26 and unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26).”
Feb 11, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include information on, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff person #4 completed an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, upon request, there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, the financial agreement reviewed for child #1 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, there was no written plan or daily schedule posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that Staff #4 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, staff person #1, #2, and #3, has completed pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania quality assurance system (PQAS) approved curriculum (online Training)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/26, staff person #4 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/17/26. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
Jan 27, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact and agreement reviewed for child #1 did not include a date. The agreement reviewed for child #2 did not include a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 was not signed by the operator. The agreement for child #1 and #3 was also not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the record reviewed for child # 4 and # 5 did not include a fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact reviewed for child #3, #4 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the record reviewed for child #3 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency plan training reviewed for staff #2 was not updated on an annual basis. Last dated 01/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the fire safety training reviewed for staff #2 was not annually updated. expired 10/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, upon request there was no written evaluation available for review to verify staff #2 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. (See Code Sheet for Hire Date)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/27/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1and #3 did not include the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/3/24, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/3/24, Staff # 1 had 1 non family reference in file;”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/3/24, cert rep observed the following - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of TB in file - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child# 1,2,3,5, and # 6 did not have a child health report in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 and # 5 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid and has surpassed the 90 days to have it completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2, # 3 and # 5 had documentation of 1 non-family reference in file. Staff # 4 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file.”
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 2, and # 6 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's health assessment was not within the 12 months of initial hire and was dated 8/4/22. Staff # 5 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file.”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, the facility provided a liability insurance that was dated 1/1/23-1/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 3 and # 5 who were present at the facility did not have documentation of Health and Safety training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of Child abuse in file to meet the requirements of 45- day provisional waiver hire, and did not have a signed disclosure statement -Staff # 3 did not have documentation of FBI in file and has surpassed the 45- day provisional period”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of verification of 2500 hours of childcare in file, Staff # 2-4 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file Staff # 5's documentation of verification of experience was incomplete.”
3270.123(a)/3270.181(d) Signed /Dated signature affixed
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's agreement was not signed by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1,'s agreement did nor specify child's arrival and departure”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not include physician's number, address. Child # 2's emergency contact did not include physician's name, address, phone number. Child # 5's emergency contact did not include physician's number, address. policy number Child # 6's emergency contact did not include physician's number, health insurance and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 6 emergency contact listed release persons, but did not have release persons address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while doing a walk-through, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have emergency contact in the childcare space for the children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-6 had incomplete immunization records according to the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During renewal inspection on 3/11/24, while reviewing the facility's parent board, the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is GPY-Potter-Thomas School licensed?
Yes. GPY-Potter-Thomas School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was GPY-Potter-Thomas School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has GPY-Potter-Thomas School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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.
Does GPY-Potter-Thomas School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are GPY-Potter-Thomas School's hours?
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How much does GPY-Potter-Thomas School cost?
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What is GPY-Potter-Thomas School's phone number?
(215) 816-5587.
Where is GPY-Potter-Thomas School?
3001 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Playhouse Fairhill, 0.2 miles away.