GPY Gilbertsville Early Learning Center
144 HOLLY RD, GILBERTSVILLE, PA 19525Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 275
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-09-033270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-09-03 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-09-03 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) | Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-ai; 2025-09-03 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-09-03 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety3270.21
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces3270.76
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-08-223270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-08-22 | 3270.133(4)/3270.133(7) | Locked/Medication log; 2024-08-22 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Exemption Documentation From parent/guardian/Exemption Docum; 2023-10-053270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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