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Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
11061 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 963-3700
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253558
License Issued
Jun 5, 2026
Active Through
Jun 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Gpy Fitzpatrick Elementary is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-12 Renewal 3270.124(a)/3270.181(d) - Each child emergency contact person/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)/3270.181(d)

Description: Each child emergency contact person/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: On 3/12/26, Child #1 file did not contain information referencing who shall be contacted in an emergency. Child #1 file did not contain a dated signature attesting to the accuracy of the emergency contact information. Child #2 file did not contain a dated signature attesting to the accuracy of the emergency contact information and financial agreement.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 emergency contact information was obtained and file was updated. Child #1 and Child #2 emergency contact and financial agreements were signed/dated by the parents.
2026-03-12 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: On 3/12/26, Child #1 and Child #3 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 and Child #3 file did not contain an initial health report, including immunization records.

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.)
Director will obtain health reports, including immunization records for Child #1 and Child #3.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in gymnasium and outdoor play space where children were observed receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two emergency folders were created with children emergency contact information to be used for both groups.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, Child #2 and Child #3 emergency contact information and financial agreements were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.)
Director will have parent review and update Child #2 and Child #3 emergency contact and financial agreements.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)

Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 file did not contain an initial health report including immunization record.

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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 disenrolled and is no longer attending the facility.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, closed waste receptacles were not observed in the cafeteria and in the boys & girls' restroom.

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.)
Closed waste bins were delivered to site location, labeled YMCA, and will be used during program.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain initial health assessment including results of tuberculosis testing. Additionally, Staff #2 file contained a health assessment dated more than 24 months. The health assessment on file was dated 8/31/22.

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. 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.)
Staff #1 obtained health assessment and submitted results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #2 obtained an updated health assessment on 3/18/25.
2024-10-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 10/24/24, at approximately 3:20pm during unannounced inspection, Certification Representative observed Child #1 in the boy's bathroom with an electronic tablet unsupervised by a staff person. Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not witness Child #1 leaving the cafeteria and were not aware of Child #1s whereabouts.

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. 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.)
A virtual staff meeting was held on 10/24/24 at the conclusion of program where director reviewed direct care expectations, active supervision and individualized behavior plans for students with identified needs for accommodations. Children will continue to be split into age appropriate groups and assigned to individual staff members for the duration of program. All staff members will re-sign the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Supervision. Policy and will complete 3 required trainings: Supervision: Teamwork, Supervision: Where Do I stand and Tools of the Trade for School Age Practitioners: Positive Guidance by Monday, 11/18.
2024-10-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 10/24/24, at time of unannounced inspection, an open door leading to the facility's boiler room balcony was observed in the cafeteria where children were receiving care.

Correction Required: 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.)
The door observed open leading to the facility's boiler room balocony was closed to minimize any threat to child safety. Staff team received directives to include an assessment of this area within their daily site safety observations in preparation for the start of program daily. Director collaborated with school leadership to ensure a commitment to child safety through the duration of cafeteria renovations.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Child #2 and Child #4 financial agreement was not signed by the parent and the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 and Child #4 are not enrolled at the facility any longer. Provided files for children who were enrolled in program.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/24, Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain a health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain health insurance policy number for Child #1 and add it to emergency contact information.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 emergency contact information did not include the address of designated release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain the address of all designated release persons and add to the emergency contact form where required.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, a written transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the childcare space.

Correction Required: 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.)
A written transportation plan was developed and posted on the trifold in the childcare space. (Sent to certification rep on 3/21/24)
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment including results of tuberculous testing. Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment (Results of tuberculous testing was on file).

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. 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.)
Staff #1 will obtain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #2 will obtain a health assessment.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 person #2- will have until 4/5/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

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