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GPY Highland Elementary School

Abington, PA · Montgomery County
1301 Edge Hill Rd, Abington, PA 19001
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 884-9622
1301 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA 19001
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255462
License Issued
May 1, 2026
Active Through
May 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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The child development program is consistent with the YMCA’s philosophy which is grounded in a child-centered and holistic approach to early childhood. This allows us to adjust to the needs of the individual children with independent classroom exploration and active social time.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-25 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/26/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired 09/08/2025 did not contain verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has been asked to complete the online PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training and has been signed up for the March 26th at the YMCA and will be submitted upon completion.
2025-02-24 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain a complete child health assessment.

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.)
Child #1 parent was notified that health assessment was needed for child as they were an incoming Kindergarten student but returning family. Health assessment has been turned into staff following inspection on 2/24/25.
2025-02-24 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #3, hired 09/03/2024, did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, completed within 90 days of hire.

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.)
Staff person's #3 currently has a Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program certificate and will be registered to attend the next upcoming pediatric CPR course at the YMCA and the certificate will be submitted upon completion.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the most recent Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 02/21/23 and the results of Staff Person #1 TB Test were illegible. The most recent Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 02/17/21and did not contain the results of TB Test. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a Health Assessment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
At the time of inspection staff persons #1 and #2 have updated health assessments completed but were waiting on their doctor's office to return the document for proof. Updated staff health reports have been added to staff original files as well as on site. Staff person #1 original TB test was administered 4/3/2019, documentation was not present within on-site staff file. Staff person #2 health assessment from 2/17/21 showed proof of TB test completed, but a new TB test was obtained given it was noted in plan of correction. Staff person #3 health assessment was completed on 2/10/2025 but was not in the on-site file, document has been added to on-site file as of 2/25/2025.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #4 only contained 1 written, nonfamily reference letter attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 presented two references at time of hire. Both written nonfamily reference letters should have been available in on-site file.
2025-02-24 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 conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 contained verification of the completion of only 10-Clock Hours of Child Care 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.)
Staff person #2 two hours of additional training was completed .
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #3, hired 09/3/2024, did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Training completed within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 Health and Safety Training was completed on February 10th, 2025, but a copy was not added to update their onsite staff file. A copy was added to the staff's onsite file on February 26th.
2024-03-15 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: There was no written proof of a recent physical in the files for staff #1 and #2 at the time of inspection.

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 will not work until a complete physical is on file. Written proof for staff #2 was submitted on 3/15/24. A physical will be on file for staff #1 on or before 4/19/24.
2024-03-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff f#1 did not have written proof of first-aid training at the time of inspection.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written proof will be submitted and kept on file.
2023-03-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-02-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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