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Gpy-Isaac Sheppard School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2834 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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2834 N Howard St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256436
License Issued
Apr 4, 2026
Active Through
Apr 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Gpy-Isaac Sheppard 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
2026-03-27 Unannounced Monitoring 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 3/27/26, the record reviewed for staff #7 did not include an initial health assessment (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26 and the unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26).

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.)
This health assessment was sent on 3/17.
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26).

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will provide the guardians of child #4 with the appropriate DHS health assessment form. The director will request that guardians return the form, signed by a physician, no later than the indicated date.
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26, the record reviewed for staff #7 did not include an initial health assessment (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26).

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.)
The site director will request that staff #7 provide a signed health assessment by the indicated date.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, there were no daily activity schedules posted in each 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.)
The site director will print and display the schedule with daily activities.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #2, and #4 was not signed by 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.)
The site director will sign and date the fee agreements for child #2 and #4.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will request parents review and include designated individuals for release on the fee agreement.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will review child #2, #3, and #4's start date and document at the bottom of the fee agreement.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 to complete the requested medical information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 to complete the requested work information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 to sign for consent for emergency medical care.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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.)
The site director will follow up with the guardian of child #3 for their health insurance information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2 emergency contact also did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2, #3, and #4 to request the address for individuals who are designated for child's release.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will provide the guardians of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 with the appropriate DHS health assessment form. The director will request that guardians return the form, signed by a physician, no later than the indicated date.
2026-02-09 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include information on, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

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.)
The GPYMCA legal entity has included the required information from this regulation in this emergency plan.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #2, #5 and #7 did not include an initial health assessment. The health assessment reviewed for staff #6 was not subsequently updated with in a 24-month period. Last dated 8/10/23.

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.)
The site director will request that staff #2, #5, and #7 provide a signed health assessment by the indicated date.

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