GPY Northeast Early Learning Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

11088 KNIGHTS RD , PHILADELPHIA PA 19154
(215) 963-3740

About the Provider

Description: The Y is a diverse organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.  The volunteers, staff, members and donors of the Y are all united by a deep commitment to strengthening our communities.  The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, all working side-by-side to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender, income or background, has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We value caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, and everything we do stems from this. 

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183202
  • Capacity: 154
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT EACH CLASSROOM HAD HAND SANITIZER HANGING ON THE WALL. IN THE PRE-K CLASS THE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO REACH THE HAND SANITIZER.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL MOVE THE SANITIZER, IN THE PRE-K ROOM, OUT OF THE REACH OF THE CHILDREN. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ANY SANITIZER ATTACHED TO THE WALL ISOUT OF THE REACH OF THE CHILDREN.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BATHROOM OF THE PRE-K 1 CLASSROOM MEASURED 130F ON THE THERMOMETER.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL LOWER THE WATER TEMPERATURE TO 110F OR BELOW. THE PROVIDER WILL CHECK THE TEMPERATURE ONCE A MONTH TO ENSURE THAT IT NEVER ABOVE 110F.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT, THE SINK AND CHANGING TABLE IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM AND THE BATHROOM IN THE PRESCHOOL 1 ROOM, DID NOT HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS THAT STATED "A FACILITY PERSON AND ABLE BODY CHILD SHALL WASH HIS HANDS BEFORE EATING AND AFTER TOILETING".

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL POST THE HAND WASHING SIGNS THAT STATE, "A FACILITY PERSON AND ABLE BODY CHILD SHALL WASH HIS HANDS BEFORE EATING AND AFTER TOILETING", AT THE BATHROOM AND CHANGING TABLE. THE PROVIDER WILL COMPLETE VISUAL INSPECTIONS DURING REGULAR FACILITY WALK- THROUGHS TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE POSTED.
2018-08-29 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, a copy of Regulations 3270 were not posted for parents in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider changed the sign on the parent board which indicated the contact information for OCDEL to include that the regulation book is at the front desk of the program. Going forward, a copy of the regulations will be available to parents at all times.
2018-08-29 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the hot water temperature in the sink of the preschool room measured over 120 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider immediately contacted the maintenance department of the Y to lower the water temperature to under 110 degrees F. Going forward, staff will make sure that water is not too hot in the sinks and maintain supervision while children are washing their hands.
2018-05-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 5/30/18, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT OBSERVED FOR EIGHT CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE IN THE PK COUNTS CLASSROOM.

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.)
Emergency contacts are now present for the 8 children that receive lunch in the child care space.
2018-05-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 5/30/18, STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WERE OBSERVED OUT OF RATIO IN THE PK COUNTS CLASSROOM WITH 22 CHILDREN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES DURING LUNCH TIME (11:40AM-12:10PM).

Correction Required: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A third staff member will remain in the classroom with the children during the lunch hour.
2018-03-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 3/9/18, DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE EXIT DOOR USED AS A MEANS OF EGRESS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE TODDLER ROOM WAS OBSTRUCTED BY SNOW/ICE.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MAINTENANCE WAS IMMEDIATELY CALLED AND SNOW/ICE WAS REMOVED TO ENABLE THE DOOR TO OPEN COMPLETELY. DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT AFTER A SNOW EVENT, ALL EXIT DOORS IN THE FACILITY WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE SNOW HAS BEEN REMOVED AND DOORS (AND PLAYGROUD GATES) LEASDING TO EGRESS CAN BE OPENED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. ALL AREAS OF EGRESS SHALL BE UNOBSTRUCTED AT ALL TIMES.

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