GPY Manavon Elementary and PAELC
PHOENIXVILLE, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1 PHANTOM WAY, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460
CountyChester
Phone(610) 933-5861
Operating details
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 20, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High12
- Medium10
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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1 PHANTOM WAY, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/18/2025
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- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk11/18/2025
Age and Training (3270.31(e)(1)(iv))
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training Requirement: Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Provider will have staff #2 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare training and place the record of the training in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Age and Training (3270.31(e))
At the time of the monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: The staff will obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training and provide documentation for their file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/10/2025 - Medium-High risk2/19/2025
Each child emergency contact person (3270.124(a))
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for child #5 did not include emergency contact information. Requirement: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Correction: A parent will complete the emergency contact form to ensure that all emergency contact information is provided. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/10/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 had an agreement that did not specify the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The provider will specify the child's date of admission on the agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/10/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements for child # 1, 4. and 5, did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The agreements will be updated to specify the amount of the fee to be charged. . Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/10/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Signed (3270.123(a))
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent and for child #1, 2, 4, and 5, was not signed by the operator. Child #3 did not have an agreement on file. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: The parent will sign the agreement. The provider will ensure that agreements are signed by parents prior to the operators signing of the form. An agreement for child #3 will be completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/10/2025 - Medium-High risk2/19/2025
Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have documentation of the completion of fire safety training within the last year. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Staff #2 will complete fire safety training from an approved program. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/10/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$860/month
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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PHOENIXVILLE, Chester County
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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