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Gpy Arrowhead Elementary

Collegeville, PA · Montgomery County
232 Level Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
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Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 539-0900
232 Level Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247184
License Issued
Nov 16, 2025
Active Through
Nov 16, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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Gpy Arrowhead Elementary is a Child Care Center in Collegeville PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2025-10-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance from inspection dated 9/18/25: On 10/23/25, at time of renewal, twelve mobile cafeteria tables stored in the vertical position were still observed around the parameter of the cafeteria where school age children were receiving care. This constitutes a serious safety hazard as the tables could result in crushing, pinching or entrapment when stored in this position.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cafeteria tables will be down at all times while children are in our care.
2025-10-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance from inspection dated 9/18/25: On 10/23/25, Child #1 EpiPen was not in the original container and did not contain the required prescription.

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.)
We have asked the parents to provide us with the original container with the medication in there for us to keep at the program.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.104(a)/3270.113(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size/Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)/3270.113(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/25, at time of renewal, twelve mobile folded cafeteria tables were observed around the parameter of the cafeteria where school age children were receiving care. One child was observed with their backpack hiding behind and inside a mobile folded cafeteria table while two other children were observed touching and speaking to the child through the table. This constitutes a serious safety hazard as the tables could result in crushing, pinching or entrapment when stored in the vertical position.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have requested the school to allow us to use all tables.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.131(d)(6)/3270.133(1) - Diagnosis and treatment for emergency/Original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(6)/3270.133(1)

Description: Diagnosis and treatment for emergency/Original container

Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/25, at time of renewal, EpiPens belonging to Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 and an inhaler belonging to Child #4 were observed in the facility's locked medical box. Child #1 EpiPen was not in the original container and did not contain the required prescription. Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 files did not contain medical action plans pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement of the child's medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of emergency. 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.)
Staff have requested the following items: Child #1 EpiPen box Child #3 has been asked to provide action plans for emergency Children #2 and #4 are no longer enrolled in our program
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/25, at time of renewal, the girls' and boys' bathrooms were not equipped with a closed waste receptacle to prevent contamination.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have since moved our lid trash can down the hall near the bathrooms. Children will now use the Y trash cans that are located outside the bathrooms.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Met with the parent to ensure all the paperwork is filled out completely.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child care experience for staff 1 needs to be verified. Staff 2 and 3 are missing needs 2 years experience.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have verification of hours in their files.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and staff 3 were missing health assessment and TB

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Collect all staff health assessments prior staff's start date and ensure that documents are in the staff file at the site.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 4 was missing two reference letters.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Collect all staff's reference letters and put them in staff files on the site.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see emergency drill. Provider did not have a documented emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Arrowhead ran an emergency drill on September 27, 2024.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Emergency plan training for staff 5 expired (8-24-23)

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.)
We have attached Staff 5's emergency plan to her staff file.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fire safety for staff 5 expired (9-23-23)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 5 completed DHS Fire Safety 8/23/24, We have included the fire safety training in her staff file.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep asked for fire drill log. Provider was missing fire drill log.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted 9/27/2024. We will keep record of all past fire drills on the board
2023-12-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During follow up visit certification rep checked for child 1 prescription. Prescription for child 1 was not in a labeled medication container inside the first bag.

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.)
Ensure the parent brings the inhaler and prescription box back to us and keep on site at all times.
2023-12-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During follow up visit, certification rep checked for staff files. Staff 2 was missing her file. Staff file was not on site.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure the staff binder is on site at all times with all staff updates.
2023-12-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During following up certification rep was informed that staff 1 still needed to take the second part of the pediatric first aid/ 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 is scheduled to re-take CPR on Thursday 12/7/2023. Once he has completed his training his file will be up to date.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and child 2 did not shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have re-evaluated the fee agreement files and have gotten each file to the exact pay amount for each child registered with signatures.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep found a child's prescription medication that was not in a labeled medication container inside the first bag. The child's medication was expired. It had an expiration date of June 2022.

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.)
Staff have reached out to the parents of the child that had an expired inhaler to inform them we needed a new one in the original package with the prescription on it.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was a new hire but did not have her staff file on site.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New staff now has her file at the school
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 was missing annual emergency plan training.

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.)
Ensure staff 5 has emergency plan in his correct file.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 pediatric first aid and cpr expired. Last date of previous training was from 9-28-2021

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 5 will complete pediatric cpr and first aid on November 21st. Staff 5 is also scheduled to take cpr at Rocky Run Y
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 5 was missing fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 and staff 5 will put their fire safety training in their file. Staff 5 completed fire safety training on 2-3-23.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 was missing the 1 hour updated health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 5 has updated their file with health and safety 1 hour update training. Staff 5 completed training on 3-18-23
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing criminal history record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -4- 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 #-4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 4 now has his criminal background check in the correction portion of his file.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 was missing annual 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.)
Staff 5 now has their evaluation in their file
2022-11-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-09-01 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 5/18/15) CONTAINED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT WAS MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OLD. LAST HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE IS DATED 7/25/19/

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 HAS AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED FOR 10/29/21 TO OBTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. ONCE COMPLETED THE FORM WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP.
2021-09-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCUDE LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES OR PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMMODATING ANY CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED PARTS. A LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WILL BE ADDED. UPDATED PLAN WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP. AND TO THE COUNTY.
2021-09-01 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5)/3270.124(e) - Evacuation routes posted/Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)/3270.124(e)

Description: Evacuation routes posted/Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EVACUATION ROUTES FOR THE FACILITY WERE NOT POSTED IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE ROOM OR THE GYMNASIUM. THE WRITTEN PLAN FOR TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE GYMNASIUM.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EVACUATION ROUTES FOR EXITING THE FACILITY WILL BE POSTED IN THE MAN SPACE (CAFE) AND IN THE GYM. THE MEDICAL TRANSPORT PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES WILL BE POSTED IN THE GYM.

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