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Green Lane School

470 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 191284.2· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
111
open each week
5 days

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About Green Lane School

Green Lane School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 111 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 1–5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
111 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 1–5
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Play-based
EnrichmentMusic, yoga, animals, pirates; multi-week extras like sports and movement
StaffEvery classroom is led by experienced, dedicated early-childhood educators
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity111 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Green Lane School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
111 children
License number
#CER-00254755
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 13, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's Continuity of Operations procedure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8 contained Emergency Contact forms and Agreement forms that have not been reviewed and updated within the require 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the files for Child #2 and Child #5 did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file for Child #2 was dated 11/15/2023, and the health assessment on file for Child #5 was dated 01/31/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 11/19/2022, and the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 08/20/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the provider could not verify that the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, there was peeling paint in the One's Classroom on the bench on the wall by the window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6 and Child #7 did not contain the date of the child's admissions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the file for Child #2 did not contain the Health Insurance Policy number for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the provider could not verify that the local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing of the location of the facility and its use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025

  3. Feb 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “On the day of visit Staff#1 physical was over 2 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On the day of visit staff#2 did not have proof of education in the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications

      “On the day observing the files staff#2 did not have proof of education in the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

  4. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 1, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(2) 8th grade & enrolled in training

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT ON 11/1/21, CHILD #1 WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS AN AIDE AT THE FACILITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.241(a) Requirements specific to school-age programs

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 11/1/2021, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD #1 WAS AT THE FACILITY WHEN CHILD SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN SCHOOL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(a) Age and Training

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CHILD #1 WAS NOT 16 YEARS OF AGE AND ABLE TO SERVE AS A VOLUNTEER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 11/1/2021, CHILD #1 WAS NOT AGE 18 OR OLDER, SO CHILD COULD NOT SERVE AS A STAFF PERSON.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 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 Green Lane School

Is Green Lane School licensed?

Yes. Green Lane School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Green Lane School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Green Lane School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Green Lane School care for?

111, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Green Lane School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Green Lane School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Green Lane School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 487-0740 to ask.

What is Green Lane School's phone number?

(215) 487-0740.

Where is Green Lane School?

470 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128. The nearest other daycare we list is Four Seasons Day Camp, 0.2 miles away.

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