Greater Beginnings Learning Center
1306 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.7· 6 reviews
Frankie's World
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Frankie's World
Frankie's World is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 164 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Summer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMOpen until 7 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 164 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
|---|---|
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | Teacher with 10 years of experience in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (third-party van provider; free transportation for enrolled camp families) |
| More | Founded 2006 |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Frankie's World has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Frankie's World
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 164 children
- License number
- #CER-00253680
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing references in the files of Staff 1, 2, 3, and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the annual fire safety training taken by the staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the file of Staff 1 was missing the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan was missing language concerning the following: recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, and a plan of continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an out-of-date NSOR clearance in the file of Staff 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing current documentation of a health assessment in the files of Staff 2 and Staff 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing emergency plan training for all staff at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed Staff 1 had the Department of Education FBI clearance in her file instead of the Department of Human Services version as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
Mar 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 03.22.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of education and training for the title of Group Supervisor/LPN”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
Nov 22, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation on 11.08.22, it was founded that Staff Person #1 used a small wooden chair with straps to confine, restrain and restrict the movement of Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
Feb 10, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE AGREEMENT FORM REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1, CHILD#2 AND CHILD#3 DID NOT INCLUDE A SPECIFIC DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION OR TRAINING BY DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #7 AND STAFF PERSON #9 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, DATED 10.03.19 WAS MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE AGREEMENT FORM REVIEWED FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE SPECIFIC PERSONS DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE AGREEMENT FORM REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID INCLUDE A SPECIFIC DATE ON WHICH THE PROGRAM FEE IS TO BE PAID.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE AGREEMENT FORM REVIEWED FOR CHILD #2, CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE SPECIFIC CHILD ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3, DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #4 STAFF PERSON #5 AND STAFF PERSON #6DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DOES NOT INCLUDE COMPLETED NSOR VERIFICATION (SEE CODES) THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DOES NOT INCLUDE OUT-OF-STATE CLEARANCES FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEE CODES). THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #8 DOES NOT INCLUDE COMPLETED NSOR VERIFICATION (SEE CODES) THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #09 DOES NOT INCLUDE COMPLETED NSOR VERIFICATION, PA STATE POLICE, AND FBI CLEARANCES (SEE CODES). THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #10 DOES NOT INCLUDE COMPLETED NSOR VERIFICATION, PA STATE POLICE AND FBI CLEARANCES (SEE CODES).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 02.10.2022, THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED ON THE GREEN WALL OF THE INDOOR PLAYSPACE GYM.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022, THE AGREEMENT FORM REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1, CHILD#2, AND CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A SPECIFIED FEE AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED PER DAY OR PER WEEK.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Frankie's World
Is Frankie's World licensed?
Yes. Frankie's World is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Frankie's World last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Frankie's World had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Frankie's World care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Frankie's World accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Frankie's World's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Frankie's World cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 763-0151 to ask.
What is Frankie's World's phone number?
(215) 763-0151.
Where is Frankie's World?
1011 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The nearest other daycare we list is Todays Child Girard, 0.1 miles away.