American Academy for Early Education
2713 N Broad St # 17, Philadelphia, PA
4.2· 10 reviews
Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2
Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 6 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250560
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 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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Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation, conducted 8/5/26, It was found that staff person # 1 restricted the movement of child # 1 by placing the child in a highchair and applying weights to the child's ankles.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“During the complaint investigation, it was found that child # 1 was not provided the food child #1 brought in for lunch, staff person # 1 ate the child's food to make it appear the child ate it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the file reviewed for staff#1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not include a completed state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, 2 children were observed in the infant room sleeping in playpens that didn't include at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the record reviewed for child #5 did not include a financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, upon request there was no child service report available for review for child #2 with information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, an infant bottle was observed not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, Child #1 was observed laying in a playpen with a bottle in their mouth during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, 6 out of the 8 emergency contacts reviewed in the infant room were not completed in its entirely, 3 out of the 8 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period. In the toddler room 9 out of the 14 emergency contacts reviewed were not completed in its entirely, 4 out of the 14 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period. In the Preschool room 5 out of the 17 emergency contacts reviewed were not completed in its entirely, 3 out of the 17 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (The record only included 1 reference letter).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, upon request there was no written statement for giving formula or a feeding schedule obtained from the parent for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Nov 26, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, Lysol wipes were observed on a low shelf accessible to the children in the infant and toddler space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review verifying that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities annually 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: Dec 12, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/24, the record reviewed for child #3 enrollment date (see code sheet) did not include a health assessment within 60 days of the child being enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the dates of application, admission of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, there were no electrical receptacle covers placed in two of the electrical outlets in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Nov 4, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation conducted November 4, 2024, it was found that child #1 was not supervised by a staff person when the child hit their head on a bathroom sink. It was also found that child #1 on a different occasion hit their mouth on the floor and required emergency room visits for both incidents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation conducted November 4, 2024, upon review of the incident accident file and child file it was found that the facility did not retain an incident report for child # 1, for the incident that occurred in July of 2024 which resulted in the child receiving emergency care treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the complaint investigation conducted November 4, 2024, it was found that the facility did not notify the Southeast regional office within 24 hours of child #1 receiving emergency room treatment on two different occasions from an incident that occurred at the facility on July 11, 2024, and October 21, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, Staff person #4 was observed working alone in the main preschool childcare space with 12 children. The youngest child in the group was a three-year-old preschool age child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the outlet in the preschool main childcare space and indoor play space was missing protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, Lysol wipes were observed on a low shelf inside the preschool main childcare space. The closet in the indoor play space was observed unlocked with defend hand cleaner and Alex plus molding caulk on the floor. The back closet in the toddler main childcare space was also observed unlocked with bleach, Lysol and Fabulosos cleaner on the floor accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the changing table observed in the toddler main childcare space was stained and dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, upon request, there was no evidence verifying Staff person #1 and #2 completed emergency plan training at the time of their initial employment (See code sheet for hire date). Staff person #5 emergency plan training was not updated within a 12month period (last dated 7/5/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain Mantoux tuberculosis test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 only contained one nonfamily reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the ceiling and wall in the indoor play space bathroom was observed leaking water. A bucket was placed to catch the water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, chip paint was observed in the circle time area and center wall block inside of the preschool main childcare space. Chip paint was also observed on the yellow wall in the indoor play space and toddler main childcare space on the wall across from the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, there was no evidence verifying Staff person #2 (see code sheet for hire date) completed the required 10hr Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, there was no evidence verifying Staff person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) Completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the fire detection log reviewed was not updated within a 30day period. (The last day noted was 1/17/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the evaluation reviewed for staff person #4 and #5 was not updated within a 12-month period (The last date noted was 6/6/23 for staff #4 and 5/1/23 for staff #5).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“There was not verification that facility staff #4 had a health assessment conducted witin 12 months prior to initial service. There was a questionable health assessment in the record that appeared to be a photocopy of another health assessment with the name and date changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of inspection on 2/6/2023, Certification Representative observed several cots in use by children at nap that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three full sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“There was not documentation that facility staff #3, #4 and #5 completed the required pre-service health and safety training topics. The files of facility staff #3, #4 and #5 contained questionable training certificates that appeared to be altered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of inspection on 2/6/2024, Certification Representative observed that their were no evacuation route diagrams posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the initial inspection the provider did not have a proof of purchase for the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the initial inspection the means of egress through both rear exits were obstructed by excessive debris and hazardous items including leaves, bricks, a paint can, a ceiling tile, a bucket, a toilet brush, a weed whacker, broken fixtures and other trash and debris.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection the glass door located in Room 4 was cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the initial inspection the edges of the rug by the front entrance was curled up causing a tripping hazard. The Certification rep tripped on the rug after entering the facility. The doorknob on the far children's bathroom was loose. The white cabinet in children's bathroom was unstable. The gray cabinet across from the kitchen area was unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2
Is Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 licensed?
Yes. Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 225-1027 to ask.
What is Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2's phone number?
(215) 225-1027.
Where is Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2?
2746 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is Safari Scholars, under 0.1 miles away.