Development of Greatness Learning Center
Development of Greatness Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 14 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 58 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 58). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water measured at 116 degrees
During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's thermometer read 60 degrees
During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's health assessment was dated 5/28/25
During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of notification of annual letter in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file at the time of renewal inspection
During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's child service report was completed on 12/15/25
During renewal inspection on 6/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's agreement was last signed on 5/14/25
During unannounced monitoring on 7/28/25, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's hot water tested 117 degrees
During unannounced monitoring on 7/28/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's thermometer in the refrigerator read 48 degrees
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 listed as AGS had a volunteer Child abuse dated 9.20.23
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During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water tested at 119 degrees
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the proper handwashing sign posted at the sink and in the facility's bathroom
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have play equipment and materials appropriate to meet the needs of the infant present in the childcare facility
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had a green chair that was soiled and needed cleaning
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed the infant in the pack n play that was not labelled for the use of the specific child
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's thermometer in the refrigerated was at 50 degrees
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The infant's bottle was not labelled with the child's name
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #1's fire safety training was dated 3.11.24
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #2's staff evaluation was dated 3.4.24
During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience to qualify as AGS. Staff # 3 had 450 hours documented in file
During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have a complete shaken baby syndrome policy (missing strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment) - The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations
During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -The fence in the facility's backyard was falling down and held up by a piece of wood and some bricks. -The facility's backyard had some debris and needed cleaning
During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while reviewing children's files Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2' health assessment did not include all of the immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP
During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The children did not wash hands before eating morning snacks.
During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's child service report was dated 12/21/23.
During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space for children receiving care. emergency contacts were in the office.
On 6/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff person #2 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance, the PA State Police Criminal Clearance and the PA Child Abuse were both applied for under volunteer status.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the lighting of the childcare space during nap time was insufficient and did not allow staff to adequately see each child during this activity.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, an unused outlet on the extension cord by the office door was not covered by a protective receptacle cover.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, a bottle of hand sanitizer was present on top of the half wall of the indoor play space and accessible to the children in care.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, tape was missing from the first aid kit hanging in the front vestibule.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, two ceiling tiles in front of the classroom were stained and damaged; evidence of mice droppings were present in the lower cabinet of the kitchen sink; a metal rodent trap was present in the unlocked lower cabinet of the kitchen sink accessible to the children; a loose panel of wood was present on the door of the back yard fence; the parameter of the floor in the bathroom was dusty and dirty;
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, chipping paint was present on the orange colored wall outside in the play yard under the electrical boxes.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, a small toy car with small wheels less than 1 inch in diameter was present in one of the toy bins accessible to toddler aged children.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility refrigerator was not clean. A sticky residue was present on some of the shelves in the refrigerator.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the black shelving unit next to the refrigerator that houses the microwave is not sturdy and poses a potential tipping hazard in the childcare space
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Child #2 did not include hearing, vision and developmental screenings.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, Child #1 was missing a Hep B and Influenza vaccination and Child #2 was missing a Polio vaccination according to the immunization reports on file.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, medication cream prescribed for Child#4 expired as of 05/12/2023.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file for Staff person #1 contained verification for only 7 hours of the required 12 annual hours of child care training.
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence on file that an updated child service report was completed within 6 months for Child #1. (Last report completed on 9/10/22).
On 06/07/2023, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact information located in the emergency bag for Child #2 and Child # 3 was not updated in a 6-month period.
ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 NEEDED AN UPDATED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE.
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FOUNDATION GROUND LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR WAS BROKEN AND IN DANGEROUS CONDITION. THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY USED FOR EMERGENCY EXIT WAS IN DIS-REPAIR AND A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE CHILDREN.
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM WAS 112.2 (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. BATHROOM #1 HAD PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED ON THE WALLS. THERE WAS ALSO A HOLE IN THE BATHROOM WALL THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FLOOR LOCATED AT THE BACK EXIT (RIGHT BEFORE LEAVING OUTSIDE) WAS WEAK AND IN POOR CONDITION.
ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH THEIR HANDS INBETWEEN DIAPERING CHILDREN AND HELPING WITH TOILETING.
ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED CSR ASSESSMENT ON FILE.
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID.
ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE PROOF OF EDUCATION.
ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS.
ON MAY 10, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
ON MAY 10, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
ON NOVEMBER 18TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING FROM AN INITIAL COMPLAINT. AT THE TIME OF INVESTIGATION STAFF PERSON #1 WAS WORKING ALONE WITH 8 CHILDREN. THIS WAS A MIXED AGE GROUP OF CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THIS GROUP WAS 8 MONTHS OLD.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $66.22 | $47.59 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.22 | $47.59 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $61.45 | $44.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.41 | $41.55 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.17 | $38.10 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.23 | $35.82 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.23 | $35.82 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Development of Greatness Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 23, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 6/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 listed as AGS had a volunteer Child abuse dated 9.20.23” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Development of Greatness Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Development of Greatness Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 8, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Development of Greatness Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Development of Greatness Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Development of Greatness Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.22 for newborn, $66.22 for infant, $61.45 for young toddler, $58.41 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Development of Greatness Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Development Of Greatness Learning Center.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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