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GPY Blue Bell Elementary School

Blue Bell, PA · Montgomery County
801 Symphony Ln, Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
3

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📞 (215) 628-1685
801 Symphony Ln
Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Active License
License Number
CER-00255528
License Issued
Apr 19, 2026
Active Through
Apr 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, 23 school aged children were observed outside at the playground with two staff members. When each staff member was asked to name the children, they were specifically responsible to supervise. Staff member #1 named 5 children and staff member #2 named 12 children but there were an additional 5 children present which were not named in either of the two staff members assigned groups. When asked who was responsible for the five unnamed children, staff member #1 stated the five children were in the primary group assigned to a staff member who was absent. Also, newly hired staff member #5 observed in the classroom for young school kids was unable to name the children she was assigned to supervise.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that all staff members complete training related to assigned groups for supervision and how the specific groups of children (primary group) may change often depending on the number of staff members and children present. The staff members will understand how to reorganize assigned groups of children (primary groups) for supervision when there is an absent staff member. All children present will be assigned to a staff member present at the facility for supervision, in accordance with staff: child ratios. If there are 23 young school age kids and two staff members, one staffer will be assigned supervision of 12 kids and the other staffer will be assigned supervision of the other 11 kids. Staff member #5 will be given a list of the name of the children in her assigned group which she is responsible for supervision. Name to face cards may be implemented to assistance with new staff to assist with recognizing and naming children in their assigned groups.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement documents observed for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have a place for the operator/provider to sign the documents.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure the financial agreement form for the facility is edited to include a place for the operator/provider to sign. The agreement forms for the children identified will be signed the operator/ provider and the parent.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for child #3 did not include a health assessment reflecting the child had physical exam. The child's file only contained a vaccination record dated 8/29/24.

Correction Required: 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of child #3 to obtain an initial health assessment for the child.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #5's prescription and nonprescription medication were observed without medication logs signed by the child's parent to authorize the administration of the medication.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will establish a medication log for each of the child's medications and contact the parent of the child to obtain the parent's signature confirming authorization for administration of the medication. The medication log for the child's medication with the parent's signature will be maintained at the facility
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the liability insurance policy document observed at the facility was dated 1/1/25 to 1/1/26 reflecting the policy was expired.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that the facility has a current copy of the insurance policy on file.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the financial agreement form for child #1 was dated 7/31/25 indicating that the information had not been reviewed within the last 6 months.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that child #1's financial agreement form is reviewed and/or updated by the parent. The agreement form will include the parent's signature with the date to reflect the when the form was reviewed or updated.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #3 did not include verification of initial or annual emergency plan training. Also, the file for staff member #4 did not include verification of annual emergency plan training. The file for staffer #4 included a document indicating the last emergency training was 3/3/25.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure staff member #3 and #4 is immediately trained in the facility's current emergency plan. The staff member will sign and date a document confirming receipt of emergency plan training. The document confirming receipt of the training will be maintained on file at the facility.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1, #3 and #4 did not include verification of the annual fire safety training by a fire safety professional.

Correction Required: 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will schedule fire safety training conducted by a fire safety professional for staff members #1, #3 and #4. The staff members identified will submit the fire safety training certificate to verify completion of the annual fire safety training. Verification of staff members' completion of the annual fire safety training will be maintained in a file at the facility.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #2, #3 and #4 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that the staff members identified have verification documents confirming completion of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. The staff members identified will complete 12 clock hours of child care trainings and provide the training certificate(s) to confirm the completion of the necessary training hours.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the annual staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will complete staff evaluations for the staff members identified in the violation. The completed staff evaluations will be maintained in the facility files for each individual staffer.
2025-04-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained an expired NSOR document, which is required by the CPSL to being dated within 60 months of date of completion.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until an updated NSOR has been submitted to the facility. The facility will ensure that staff member #1 doesn't work in a child care position until the required CPSL document identified above has been submitted to the facility's files.
2024-04-09 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files child #1, #2, #3, #4, and $5 were missing initial health assessments dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance

Correction Required: 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). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contain the parent of the children identified to obtain an initial health assessment for each child. The initial health assessments obtained for the children identified will be maintained in each child's file at the facility.
2024-04-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, files for staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include valid certification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff members identified will immediately complete pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and submit their valid certification to the facility's files. The director will ensure staff members identified complete the training, as soon as possible. Staff members identified will be supervise/ partnered with a staffer who has a valid certification for the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The director will ensure children are supervised by a staffer who has a valid certification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
2024-04-09 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #6 who had been employed for more than 90 days did not include verification training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #6 will immediately complete training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and submit the certification to the facility's files. The director will ensure that staff member #6 will receive training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as soon as possible. The director will ensure that staffer #6 will be partnered with another staffer who has a valid certification for pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 medication was observed for child #2. The medication was not in the original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original container was requested of the parents, and was brought to the site the following school day.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 medication was observed at the facility for child #2. The facility did not have a parent medication log or written medical instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medcine.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication log was sent to the parent to be completed immediately and will remain with the medication.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 expired medication was observed at the facility for child #1.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was informed of the expired medication and has brought new medication to the program.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 staff person #2 has obtained education outside of the United States. The educational document has not been evaluated for US equivalency.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Started steps to get education evaluated for US equivalency.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2023 the file for staff person 1 did not have an NSOR clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. . 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NSOR clearance request re-submitted for employee. Staff person 1 was removed from schedule until clearance is received.
2022-04-07 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 medication at the facility for Child #1 was expired.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Expired medication was sent home with parent. They informed staff team they will return from Spring Break with updated medication
2022-04-07 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 staff person #1 and #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have received diploma for Staff #4. Staff person #1 proof of education was shared last in the scan but is sent for clarification
2022-04-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/7/2022 Staff persons #1 and #3 did not have a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #4may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 & #3 disclosure was in their file but scanned improperly. Correct full disclosure scanned to display signatures and dates. Staff person #4 is within 45 provisional hire timefram. NSOR was scanned and awaiting results in the mail. Proof of clearance will be sent by 45 day timeframe or staff will be removed from schedule until obtained

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