Great After School
Great After School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 64 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection on 10/20/25, the file for staff #1-hire date 9/15/25 did not have written proof of complying with all CSPL requirements. The un supervised staffer was observed transporting a school-age child to the facility.
During the inspection on 10/21/25, there were damaged ceiling tiles in the facility restroom in the rear and the large play space mid-building
There was no file on site at the time of inspection on 10/20/25. No proof of a driver's license for staff #1 who was observed transporting a school-age child.
The files for staff #1-hire date 9/15/25 did not have written proof on file at the facility of completing any training requirements including pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation to work in an unsupervised position. Staff #1 was transporting a facility child alone. Staff #2 was working in a classroom unsupervised.
During the inspection on 10/20/25, the file for staff #1 did not have the name, address and telephone number the staffer was observed transporting a school-age child unsupervised. The file for staff #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references as required by regulation.
During the inspection on 10/20/25, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of education.
At the time of inspection, there were damaged ceiling tiles in the rear restroom.
During the facility visit, staff #1 who was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.
During the facility visit, staff #1 did not have proof of a recent physical on file at the facility. Staff #1 was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.
During the facility visit, staff #1 did not have written proof of their position. The staffer was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.
During the facility visit, there was no complete file for staff #1 who was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.
During the facility visit, there was no written proof of experience for staff #1 who was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.
At the time of inspection on 11/6/23, the inspection tag on the facility fire extinguishers had expired. The expiration date was 1/2023.
At the time of inspection, the emergency medical information for (14) Fourteen who were observed riding the facility bus was not updated in the past six-months.
At time of inspection, I observed two space heaters in room #1.
During time of inspection, there were two small trampolines being used as exercise equipment for the children with exposed metal poles that were not flush with the bouncing area that could pose a threat to the safety of the children
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $42.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $42.00 |
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 Great After School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Oct 16, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection on 10/20/25, the file for staff #1-hire date 9/15/25 did not have written proof of complying with all CSPL requirements. The un supervised staffer was observed transporting a school-age child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Great After School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Great After School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Great After School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 15, 2019. 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 Great After School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Great After School last inspected?
Oct 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Great After School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool, $70.00 for young school-age, $70.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Great After School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Great After School INC.
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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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