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Red Lion Elementary School

256 Geiger Rd, Philadelphia, PA 191154.1· 56 reviews
licensed capacity
225
open each week
5 days

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About Red Lion Elementary School

Red Lion Elementary School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 225 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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
225 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Languagesmulti-lingual staff
Licensed capacity225 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Red Lion Elementary School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Red Lion Elementary School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
225 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253869
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of inspection. 11 facility children were observed unsupervised in their classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

  3. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b)/3270.61 Building Codes/Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “At time of inspection, it was observed that a permanent wall had been instructed to separate the multi-purpose room to provide space for another childcare space to be used for childcare in facility. There was not an updated CO or letter provided to prove that the wall that was constructed is safe and in compliance with L & I requirements. In addition, the space was not measured by OCDEL to determine number of children that can occupy the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #1, hired within the last 3 months did not have required mandated reporter training documented in their record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At time of inspection, chipped paint was observed on the door on room # 2, room #3 and on the bathroom, door located in room #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

      “At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form. The parents of child #2 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At time of inspection, child # 3 did not have immunization record with updated influenza immunization or signed exemption form documented as required per regulations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

  5. Jan 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During time of inspection, the cubbies location in the hallway area of facility were not mounted to prevent they from accidently falling over and becoming a hazard to children in space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During time of inspection, the hand washing requirement was not posted in any of the bathroom and/or sink areas of the facility as required.”

      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 Red Lion Elementary School

Is Red Lion Elementary School licensed?

Yes. Red Lion Elementary School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Red Lion Elementary School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Red Lion Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Red Lion Elementary School care for?

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

Does Red Lion Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Red Lion Elementary School'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 Red Lion Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 464-8623 to ask.

What is Red Lion Elementary School's phone number?

(215) 464-8623.

Where is Red Lion Elementary School?

256 Geiger Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow and Learn Educational Ctr, 0.1 miles away.

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