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Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program

6715 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191115.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
18
open each week
5 days

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About Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program

Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 18 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
18 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249909
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Food and nutrition 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. Dec 10, 2025Visit10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection facility persons #2 and 3 did not have verified experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “At the time of the inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 had incomplete emergency contact forms on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “At the time of the inspection child# 1 had an incomplete and children# 2, 3, 4, and 5 had missing fee agreements”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have emergency contact forms in the class they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “At time of the inspection facility did not have documentation of annual testing from fire safety professional as current inspection expired on 12/11/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the inspection the facility's operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection facility person 7 was missing 3 hours, facility person# 2 was missing 6 hours and facility person #3 was missing 7 hours of annual professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

  2. Mar 3, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “At the time of inspection, the building's temperature was 50 degrees with no heat on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of inspection, the infant class had one outlet without a protective cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.78 Lighting

      “At the time of inspection, the preschool class had 2 lights out and the infant class had water stains on the light covers needing to be replaced.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of inspection there were no emergency transportation plans posted in the classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of inspection none of the classrooms had emergency contact forms in the class.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “At the time of inspection, the rear exit egress was blocked by two strollers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection there was a large amount of chipped paint on the rear wall going to the exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.20(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Fire requires fire department/Contact when ended

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have the method to contact parents when emergency has started, and the emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have policies written on the following: Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, emergency plan does not address continuity of operations once children are removed and safe during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity

      “At the time of inspection the outdoor play space a few unsafe areas 1. square mats covering ground surfacing needs to be repaired or replaced. 2. Covers for cement well need to have cover replaced or repairs and corners covered 3. covering ( tire /mulch) needs to be refilled 4. Fence near a/c needs to additional fence /coverage 5. ground outside of a/c needs to be repaired or replaced (whole and large crack in cement 6. Trampoline needs to be removed 7. Trash area needs barrier”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of testing every 30 days and also did not have proof of purchase of the interconnected system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions written in their emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have their pickup drop off procedures posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “At the time of inspection there was no menu posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

  3. Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 15, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the physician telephone number, health insurance coverage or policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include a CSR assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The outdoor play space sand box needed to be cleaned and sand replaced.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was damaged plaster and peeling paint behind the bathrooms sinks and behind the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were four outlets uncovered in the hallways going towards the outdoor place space. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include release person's name, address or phone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.124(d) Excursions

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. When transporting the children to school, the staff did not have emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #4 did not include an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.172(a) Written parental consent

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The child records for children who were transported to school by the facility, in the facility vehicle, did not have parental written consent on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.176(a) Insured

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport children to school had expired registration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle that transported children to school did not include a first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or written consent for transportation and walking excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

  5. Mar 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “The written daily activities schedule were not posted in the front room at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The written transportation plan that outlines a plan or method to care for a sick/ injured child and staffing provisions for those remaining in care were not posted in the front room or the remaining two other rooms during the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

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 Work Preschool and School Age Program

Is Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program licensed?

Yes. Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Work Preschool and School Age Program care for?

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

Does Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 397-7050 to ask.

What is Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program's phone number?

(215) 397-7050.

Where is Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program?

6715 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The nearest other daycare we list is Dynasty Learning Environments, under 0.1 miles away.

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