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Globetrotters Academy

26 E 6th St, East Greenville, PA 18041 · Montgomery County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Globetrotters Academy is a certified child care center in East Greenville, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 20). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #258 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #258 of 403 centers in Montgomery County
5 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 5
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 3
Supervision 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was the only staff person providing care to children in the large muscle play space in the basement. The record of staff person #1 did not include the proof of educational level, nor did it have the verification of experience caring for children or the required two letters of reference. They started at the facility 8/24/26 and have yet to complete the pediatric first aid required training.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “Director supervised staff person #1 for the duration of the day of the day.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At the time of the inspection three older toddlers were left unsupervised in the older toddler room while the staff person who was caring for them went to answer the front door, later in the inspection staff person #1 did leave their group unsupervised while they went in the hallway for supplies.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “All staff members will supervise children at all times. Children will be supervised by appropriate qualified staff at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces/Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)/3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection in the basement of the facility where the children were having large muscle play, their were no emergency contact forms nor was there a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “Emergency contact forms and first aid kit have been put in all recreation areas, and in all areas where children will go in the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
At the time of the inspection there was a changing table being used in the "older toddler " room; there is not a source of running water for handwashing present in that room.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “A portable sink has been bought and installed in the older toddler room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Children at the facility during this inspection were observed being diapered and their hands were not washed afterwards and also being given a snack without having their hands washed prior to eating.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “All staff members will be trained in order to make sure all hygiene rules are respected. All staff person will ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “TB test will be done. Appointment taken. The record of staff person #1 will updated with proof of the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was the only staff person providing care to children in the large muscle play space in the basement. The record of staff person #1 did not include the proof of educational level, nor did it have the acceptable verification of previous experience caring for children.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The high school diploma of staff person #1 will be included in their record and send to the inspection office.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
No more than 50% aides 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(b)
Due to the lack of documentation in the files, only one of the three staff present was qualified higher than aide level at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The record of staff person #2 has been updated with experience and diploma. all qualification for assistant group supervisor are now in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (identified as and AGS) had only one letter of reference and no acceptable verification of childcare experience to serve as qualifications for the position they were identified to be performing.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The record of staff person #2 was updated with an additional reference letter #2 and clarification of the number of previous childcare experience hours.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2026): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection there were no emergency contact information forms present in the child care space where the children were observed receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2026): “All the emergency contact information forms have been copied and placed in the rooms where the children are at.”
Core safety Sep 26, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the correction phase of the initial inspection staff member #3 was added without the required out of state police clearance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2025): “THIS IS A DUPLICATE THAT COULD NOT BE DELETED”
Core safety Sep 26, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the correction phase of the initial inspection staff member #3 was added without the required out of state police clearance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff member #3 with the required out of state police clearance, prior to staff person #3 serving the facility in a child care position.”
Core safety Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking the Pennsylvania State police Clearance, information as well as the Disclosure Statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider did inform certification representative that staff person #2 will not be working at the facility. A new staff file will be presented as soon as possible, no more than 30 days from the day of the inspection.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 were lacking current valid Health assessments, including the TB test results)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current valid Health assessments, including the TB test results). Staff person #2 is no longer employed with facility.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection the provider was not able to demonstrate the operability of the fire detection system nor were they able to produce an inspection report by a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Legal entity will demonstrate the operability of the fire detection system by producing an inspection report by a fire safety professional.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
At the time of the inspection the facilities emergency plan did not specify accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider will update the facilities emergency plan so that it does specify accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; provider will contact the shelter away location to…”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a written policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider will write a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for the facility and have all staff review it at onboarding.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking documentation of their address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider did inform certification representative that staff person #2 will not be working at the facility. A new staff file will be presented as soon as possible, no more than 30 days from the day of the inspection.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider did inform certification representative that staff person #2 will not be working at the facility. A new staff file will be presented as soon as possible, no more than 30 days from the day of the inspection.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Oct 8, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 $30.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $59.00 $29.60
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $58.00 $29.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.00 $28.00

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

Capacity 68 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 6, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 29, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Globetrotters Academy
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 923-5122
State certificate # CER-00252658
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Common questions

Has Globetrotters Academy 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 Sep 17, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was the only staff person providing care to children in the large muscle play space in the basement. The record of staff person #1 did not include the proof of educational…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Globetrotters Academy?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Globetrotters Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Globetrotters Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 29, 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 Globetrotters Academy compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?

It is tied for #258 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Globetrotters Academy last inspected?

Sep 17, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Globetrotters Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Globetrotters Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Globetrotters Academy.

Certified centers nearby

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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