Skip to main content
Child Care Center ✓ Licensed

Gpy Paul Dunbar School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1720 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Advertisement

Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

Contact Information

📞
1720 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Get Directions →
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256751
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

Reviews

Write a Review

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Gpy Paul Dunbar School. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement
Gpy Paul Dunbar 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

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have verification of education on file at the facility

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide acceptable verification of education in childcare for their staff file.
2026-03-19 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 and #4 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training and provide documentation for their file.
2026-03-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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.)
The staff will provide valid documentation of the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a PQAS approved instructor and program.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILDS PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM..

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.)
PROVIDER WILL CONTACT THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #3, #4 AND #5 TO GET THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILDS PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE AND WILL ADD TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 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, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A P CHILDS PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE CHILDS SPECIAL NEEDS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, AND #3, COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 FROM THE PARENTS AND WILL ADD TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
2025-03-12 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: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #4, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED TO ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #4, AND #5 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND AN THERE WERE NO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE ROOMS #203 AND #206.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE, ROOMS #203 AND #206.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM

Correction Required: 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.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 REVIEW, UPDATE AND SIGN THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM EVERY 6 MONTHS.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR ADMINSTRATION OF MEDICATIONS OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY THE FACILITY STAFF ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #3, AND #4 COMPLETLY FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY CONTATCT FORM.
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE INITIAL FEE AGREEMENT AND SUBSEQUENT WRITTEN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARENT AND THE OPERATOR.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL COMPLETELY FILL OUT A FEE AGREEMENT HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 SIGN AND DATE THE FORM.
2025-03-12 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES ND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY FROM THEIR HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT AND WILL ADD IT TO STAFF #1 AND #2 FILES.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Advertisement

Ask the Community

Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.

Looking for Child Care?

Helpful Resources

How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement