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Gpy Edward Gideon School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2817 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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2817 W Glenwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00224955
License Issued
Apr 24, 2024
Expired
Apr 24, 2025
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Gpy Edward Gideon School is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26, during the follow-up renewal inspectional inspection, the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space. - (Continued Non-Compliance from Renewal inspection on (4/28/26)

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of today, the facility has daily activities posted.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the follow-up inspection, Staff person #2 and Staff person #4 identified 6 children in care when asked. However, Child #1 walked into the classroom from the bathroom unsupervised. Staff Person #2 and Staff person #4 then stated that there were 7 children in care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have assigned groups of children. Attached you will find a document that the onsite team will use moving forward to know who their groups are, total number of children and walkie checks will be complete every 15 minutes to confirm. All staff received training on 6/12 in regards to proper supervision and how to handle proper name to face procedures. All summer staff will be trained in same procedures. Children will be supervised at all times.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the unannounced inspection, the responsible person was unable to provide proof of insurance on file at the facility. - (Continued Non-Compliance from Renewal Inspection on 4/28/26)

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.)
Certificate of insurance is posted as of today.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the unannounced follow up visit the facility did not have a current copy of their certificate of compliance or instructions on how the parents can contact the appropriate regional childcare office. (Continued Non- Compliance from Renewal Inspection on 4/28/26)

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of today, certificate of compliance will be posted. As of today, the instructions on how families can contact DHS will be posted.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the follow up inspection, There was no evidence that an emergency drill was conducted within a year at the facility.

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.)
An update to emergency plan is onsite as of today.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the unannounced follow up visit, the facility's emergency plan was last reviewed in 9/2024.- (Continued non-compliance from Renewal inspection on (4/28/26)

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An update to emergency plan is onsite as of today.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the unannounced follow up visit, the facility did not have a current copy of the emergency plan posted at a c conspicuous location-(Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on4/28/26)

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An update to emergency plan is onsite as of today and posted in a conspicuous location.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the unannounced follow up visit, Staff did not have a specific group of children assigned to them for the responsibility of supervision. Staff person #1 was unable to tell Cert Rep. how many children were present in the group. When asked how many children were present, they responded by saying that they did not know and that they usually work with the group. Staff person # 2 was unable to give the total of children present, they stated that it was either 24 or 25 children. Staff person#2 also left Staff #3 alone with a total of 14 children to take other students to a different classroom.- (Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on 4/28/26)

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements. 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.)
All staff will have assigned groups of children. Attached you will find a document that the onsite team will use moving forward to know who their groups are, total number of children and walkie checks will be complete every 15 minutes to confirm. All staff received training on 6/12 in regards to proper supervision and how to handle proper name to face procedures. All summer staff will be trained in same procedures.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the follow-up inspection, the facility did not have the numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control posted by each telephone in the facility.-(Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on 4/28/26.)

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of today, the emergency phone numbers are posted at the site.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the follow-up inspection, in classroom 304 was missing- tweezers, tape, soap, scissors, and water. In classroom 303 the first aid kit was missing soap and water.-(Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on 4/28/26)

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of Monday 6/15 all first aid bags will have the necessary materials to meet DHS requirements.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a) - Director or designated staff person responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26, the facility was unable to provide a written record on file indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. (Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on 4/28/26)

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of today, all fire drill logs are updated and onsite.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26 during the renewal inspection, the date on the fire drill log that was last recorded was on 9/16/2025- (Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on 4/28/26)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of today, a fire drill was completed to bring the fire drill log up to date.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26, during the follow-up inspection, the facility did not have the evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location. - (Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on4/28/26.)

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of Monday 6/15/26, - an evacuation route map will be updated and posted.
2026-06-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26, during the follow-up inspection, the facility was unable to provide a written record on file indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.- (Continued non-compliance from renewal inspection on 4/28/26.)

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of today, an emergency drill was completed and documentation can be found on site
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: On 4/28/26 during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily program schedule has been posted for display in all program areas and on our compliance board.

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