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Greater Beginnings Learning Center

1306 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191233.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days

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About Greater Beginnings Learning Center

Greater Beginnings Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 47 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toilet learning supported; diaper changes as needed until child shows interest
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Greater Beginnings Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Greater Beginnings Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
47 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247316
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Sep 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing handwashing signs in the toilet stalls at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date NSOR clearances in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025

  2. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 02, 2022, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A SIGNATURE AND DATE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022

  5. Oct 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.17(b) Permit specialized services

      “During the complaint investigation on 10.05.22, it was determined that the facility director did not permit an adult individual who provides specialized services, access in the facility premises to provide services as specified in the enrolled child's IEP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

  6. Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During unannounced monitoring on 11/29/21, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 with 4 infants in the infant room, one of which was asleep in a bouncy chair”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021

  7. Nov 4, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, the facility's menu was not posted in a conspicuous location for parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day

      “During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, trash cans in bathrooms were full and had not been emptied at the end of the previous day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) Associate's + 3 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, file of staff person #1 did not contain transcripts to verify discipline of associate's degree on file to qualify staff person for position performing (DIRECTOR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers and/or children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions to be evacuated from the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, file of staff person #2 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old; health assessment on file was dated 06/28/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Greater Beginnings Learning Center

Is Greater Beginnings Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Greater Beginnings Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Greater Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater Beginnings Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Greater Beginnings Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Greater Beginnings Learning Center'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 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 236-4200 to ask.

What is Greater Beginnings Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 236-4200.

Where is Greater Beginnings Learning Center?

1306 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The nearest other daycare we list is Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).