Globetrotters Academy
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the correction phase of the initial inspection staff member #3 was added without the required out of state police clearance
During the correction phase of the initial inspection staff member #3 was added without the required out of state police clearance
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking documentation of their address.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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