Greater Beginnings Learning Center
Greater Beginnings Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date NSOR clearances in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing handwashing signs in the toilet stalls at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 02, 2022, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A SIGNATURE AND DATE.
During the complaint investigation on 10.05.22, it was determined that the facility director did not permit an adult individual who provides specialized services, access in the facility premises to provide services as specified in the enrolled child's IEP.
During unannounced monitoring on 11/29/21, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 with 4 infants in the infant room, one of which was asleep in a bouncy chair
During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, trash cans in bathrooms were full and had not been emptied at the end of the previous day.
During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, file of staff person #2 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old; health assessment on file was dated 06/28/2019.
During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, the facility's menu was not posted in a conspicuous location for parents to view.
During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers and/or children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions to be evacuated from the facility.
During renewal inspection on 11/04/2021, file of staff person #1 did not contain transcripts to verify discipline of associate's degree on file to qualify staff person for position performing (DIRECTOR).
“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) | $85.00 | $75.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.00 | $75.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $44.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
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 Greater Beginnings Learning Center 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 Sep 17, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date NSOR clearances in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Greater Beginnings 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 Greater Beginnings Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 5, 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 Greater Beginnings Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Greater Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Greater Beginnings Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for newborn, $85.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Greater Beginnings Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Beginnings Learning Center LLC.
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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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