Pearlwood Early Learning Center
1547 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA
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Development of Greatness Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 14
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Development of Greatness Learning Center
Development of Greatness Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 14 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 14 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Development of Greatness Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258827
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 27 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of notification of annual letter in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's health assessment was dated 5/28/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's agreement was last signed on 5/14/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's thermometer read 60 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water measured at 116 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file at the time of renewal inspection”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's child service report was completed on 12/15/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
Jul 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During unannounced monitoring on 7/28/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's thermometer in the refrigerator read 48 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During unannounced monitoring on 7/28/25, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's hot water tested 117 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Jun 23, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The infant's bottle was not labelled with the child's name”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have play equipment and materials appropriate to meet the needs of the infant present in the childcare facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 listed as AGS had a volunteer Child abuse dated 9.20.23”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #2's staff evaluation was dated 3.4.24”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had a green chair that was soiled and needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's thermometer in the refrigerated was at 50 degrees”
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water tested at 119 degrees”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience to qualify as AGS. Staff # 3 had 450 hours documented in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the proper handwashing sign posted at the sink and in the facility's bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed the infant in the pack n play that was not labelled for the use of the specific child”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #1's fire safety training was dated 3.11.24”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have a complete shaken baby syndrome policy (missing strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment) - The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's child service report was dated 12/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space for children receiving care. emergency contacts were in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while reviewing children's files Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2' health assessment did not include all of the immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The children did not wash hands before eating morning snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3280.63/3280.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -The fence in the facility's backyard was falling down and held up by a piece of wood and some bricks. -The facility's backyard had some debris and needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
Jun 7, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3280.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact information located in the emergency bag for Child #2 and Child # 3 was not updated in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3280.133(5) Original label
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, medication cream prescribed for Child#4 expired as of 05/12/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, Child #1 was missing a Hep B and Influenza vaccination and Child #2 was missing a Polio vaccination according to the immunization reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Child #2 did not include hearing, vision and developmental screenings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence on file that an updated child service report was completed within 6 months for Child #1. (Last report completed on 9/10/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the lighting of the childcare space during nap time was insufficient and did not allow staff to adequately see each child during this activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.106 Refrigerator
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility refrigerator was not clean. A sticky residue was present on some of the shelves in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, a small toy car with small wheels less than 1 inch in diameter was present in one of the toy bins accessible to toddler aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, chipping paint was present on the orange colored wall outside in the play yard under the electrical boxes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, two ceiling tiles in front of the classroom were stained and damaged; evidence of mice droppings were present in the lower cabinet of the kitchen sink; a metal rodent trap was present in the unlocked lower cabinet of the kitchen sink accessible to the children; a loose panel of wood was present on the door of the back yard fence; the parameter of the floor in the bathroom was dusty and dirty;”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.75(c) Has all items
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, tape was missing from the first aid kit hanging in the front vestibule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, a bottle of hand sanitizer was present on top of the half wall of the indoor play space and accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, an unused outlet on the extension cord by the office door was not covered by a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 6/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff person #2 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance, the PA State Police Criminal Clearance and the PA Child Abuse were both applied for under volunteer status.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3280.31(e) Age and training
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file for Staff person #1 contained verification for only 7 hours of the required 12 annual hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the black shelving unit next to the refrigerator that houses the microwave is not sturdy and poses a potential tipping hazard in the childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
May 10, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE PROOF OF EDUCATION.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3280.152 Adult Hygiene
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH THEIR HANDS INBETWEEN DIAPERING CHILDREN AND HELPING WITH TOILETING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test
“ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED CSR ASSESSMENT ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FLOOR LOCATED AT THE BACK EXIT (RIGHT BEFORE LEAVING OUTSIDE) WAS WEAK AND IN POOR CONDITION.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. BATHROOM #1 HAD PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED ON THE WALLS. THERE WAS ALSO A HOLE IN THE BATHROOM WALL THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM WAS 112.2 (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 NEEDED AN UPDATED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3280.31(e) Age and training
“ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.20/3280.64 General Health and Safety/Outside Walkways
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FOUNDATION GROUND LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR WAS BROKEN AND IN DANGEROUS CONDITION. THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY USED FOR EMERGENCY EXIT WAS IN DIS-REPAIR AND A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.192(5) Two written references
“ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3280.31(f) Age and training
“ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“ON NOVEMBER 18TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING FROM AN INITIAL COMPLAINT. AT THE TIME OF INVESTIGATION STAFF PERSON #1 WAS WORKING ALONE WITH 8 CHILDREN. THIS WAS A MIXED AGE GROUP OF CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THIS GROUP WAS 8 MONTHS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Development of Greatness Learning Center
Is Development of Greatness Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Development of Greatness Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Development of Greatness Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Development of Greatness Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 25 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Development of Greatness Learning Center care for?
14, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Development of Greatness Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Development of Greatness Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Development of Greatness Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 748-9606 to ask.
What is Development of Greatness Learning Center's phone number?
(267) 748-9606.
Where is Development of Greatness Learning Center?
1807 N 54th St 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.