Gpy Abington Early Learning Center
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, Staff Person #3 had 4 children sleeping in the Infant Room, in cribs that were not at least 2 feet apart on at least 3 sides while the rest equipment was in use. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cribs were rearranged to be 2 feet apart along 3 sides on Tuesday 6/16. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, in the Older Toddler Classroom, Staff Person #2 was observed changing a child on the changing table, there were 4 additional children present in the childcare space, Staff Person #2 stated they had 6 children. There were 5 children observed in the child care space and 1 child in the bathroom. Child #1 was observed in the bathroom unsupervised with their hand in the toilet. Also, in the Infant Room, Staff Person #3 was in the closet with the door closed, leaving 4 children unsupervised. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE. Correction Required: 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 was terminated as of 6/16 due to violation of YMCA policies. Staff #2 completed the Better Kid Care training - Infant-Toddler Care: Daily Routines on 6/9/2026. Staff person #2 was retrained by YMCA District Team leader on proper supervision of children while changing diapers and/or assisting children with toileting. Staff #2 will complete the following Trainings: Supervision: Positioning- Where Do I stand? Supervision: What's required? |
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, in the Preschool Classroom, Staff Person #1 was unable to name the children in their assigned supervisory group, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. THIS IS CONTINIUED NONCOMPLIANCE. 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. 1.06/18/2026: Children must be supervised at all times. 2. 09/16/2026: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 06/16/2026- Staff person #1 completed the Better Kid Care trainings - Supervision: Counting Children and Supervision Staff/Child ratios on 6/10/26. District Team Leader has retrained all staff on proper use of name to face counting. In addition, provider reached out to ELRC to provide additional training on name to face and counting. Staff #2 will complete the following Trainings: Supervision: Positioning- Where Do I stand? and Supervision: What's required? 2. 09/16/2026- Ratio sheets that have been previously approved will continue to be used until further instruction provided by DHS. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, the sink located in the Preschool Classroom was clogged. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sink was unclogged by the facility director as of Tuesday 6/16. The sign was left up but has since been removed. Sink is in working condition. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 05/05/2026, while under the supervision of Staff Person #1, Child #1 was able to climb the outside of the indoor play structure, which is approximately 14 feet tall, falling from the structure when Staff Person #2 called Child #1's name, hitting their face on the floor, resulting in nasal bleeding, a black eye and swelling and tearing of upper lip. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children will be supervised by staff while in the Kid Zone Area. While children are on elevated play structures, staff will be positioned with increased visibility and proximity to children. On 5/20/26 - the entire staff team completed supervision training with Montco ELRC, which included positioning of staff. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119/3270.166(6) - Infant sleep position/Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119/3270.166(6) Description: Infant sleep position/Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Visit conducted on 05/14/2026, Child #1 was placed in a crib on their back, on top of a boppy pillow with a loose blanket over the child being used to prop the bottle up to their mouth. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All blankets have been removed from all cribs. All staff were retrained on proper feeding of an infant. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 03/30/2026, it was determined on 03/27/2026, child #1 eloped from Kid Zone play space as staff person #1 was leaving room. Child #1 went through lobby area, upstairs to 2nd floor where child #1 was able to access elevator, taking elevator to lower basement level, exiting through exterior door on lower basement level, running up the ramp, through the parking lot and down the sidewalk into traffic on busy main road, where a passerby and child care staff were able to retrieve child #1. Correction Required: 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. 1. 04/10/2026: Children must be supervised at all times. 2. 05/24/2026: 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. Implemented 05/20/2026. 3. 07/10/2026: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 04/10/2026- All children will be supervised. Implemented 05/14/2026. 2. 05/24/2026- DHS will refer us to ELRC for in person supervision training which and all staff will attend. Implemented 05/20/2026. 3.07/10/2026- Ratio sheets will be completed weekly once DHS approves the form sent previously to this plan of correction. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 03/30/2026, when asked to identify their supervisory groups, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not have clear supervisory groups. Staff Person #2 identified 3 children in their supervisory group, but one child they named was not present at the time of the investigation. Staff Person #3 stated they could not name their group because they were in the bathroom when Staff Person #2 identified their group and they did not know which children Staff Person #2 already identified. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have their own primary care groups of children. They will be able to name and recognize the children in their groups. Both staff were given disciplinary actions for not following proper care groups. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 03/30/2026, the files for Staff Person #1 hired, 09/16/2025, and Staff Person #2, hired 02/12/2026, did not have an initial health assessment including the results of a tuberculin skin test. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed her health physical on 4/3 with completion of TB Staff Person #2 will have this completed by 4/30. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 has completed her Chekster for reference on 2/6/26. As of 4/1/26 - a copy is now in her staff file onsite. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired 09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 completed her health and safety training model. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit, Staff Person #1, hired 09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed her mandated reporter training. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed PA Criminal Background Clearance or a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has both her PA criminal background check and her complete NSOR. |
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