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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19142

Greater Hope Christian Academy

7029 Woodland Ave # 7037, Philadelphia, PA 19142 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Greater Hope Christian Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 51 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 51). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
48 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
51 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · 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 21
Building & playground safety 17
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Supervision 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 8-10-2026 during a Renewal inspection, tape was missing from the first-aid kit in Preschool Room B1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Tape was added to the first aid kit on site.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 8-10-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there were nails on the table in room B1 upstairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “Nails were removed from the table in room B1. Table was sanitized and nails were placed on table legs.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 8-10-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the toy kitchen in the outdoor play space had broken plexiglass on the oven door. There was a broken chair in Classroom C of building A.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “Broken chair taken out of class and plexiglass taken out of oven door.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 8-10-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the release person's address was missing from the emergency contact form of child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Address was placed on the emergency contact paperwork.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 8-10-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “The agreement form of child #1 was updated.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 8-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Classroom C (Kindergarten room), was cluttered with balls, stacked bins, a mat, and other things.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Classroom has been set up and things have been removed from the space.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On 8-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Classrooms A, B, C and D in building A had peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “The walls in Classrooms A, B, C and D have been scraped and painted.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On 8-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the upstairs bathroom in Building B did not have a sign that said wash hands after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “New signs that address washing hands after toileting and before eating have been posted in all bathrooms.”
Citation Aug 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 8-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and agreement form of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Forms have been updated and signed off on by parent.”
Follow-up Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
On 11-7-2024 during a follow-up visit, the water temperature in the Girls bathroom (Building A) was 130° F. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-29-2024 and 9-16-2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “The hot water in the Girls bathroom was turned off due to the water temperature going up every time it is turned down.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
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Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.61/3270.76
On 11-7-2024 during a follow-up visit, the room to the left of the light gray stairwell in Building B had chairs stacked in the middle of the floor. The room to the left of the blue stairwell had a couch, desks pushed against the wall, toys in the corner between the couch and children's chalk board. The small room with cubbies connected to the room to the left of the blue stairwell had a vacuum/carpet cleaner, leaf blower, a printer on the floor, a large bin containing smaller bins inside and large black trash bags in the room. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-29-2024 and 9-16-2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “Stacked chairs have been placed under desks and the others have been removed from the space. The couch was kept in the room and a small table and a few chairs were left in the room so that the room can be utilized as a calming space for children. The carpet cleaner, leaf blower, printer, large bin…”
Core safety Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a disclosure statement. The file of staff person #3 did not have an NSOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “A disclosure form was completed by staff person #1. The NSOR has been added to staff person #3's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address how parents will be contacted when an emergency arises and when it has ended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “The emergency plan has been updated to specify how parents will be contacted when an emergency arises and has ended.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not show proof that they had been trained on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Poof that staff had been trained on the facility's emergency plan has been added to each staff persons file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways 55 Pa. Code §3270.64
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space had overgrown bushes, a tent frame, a broken 3 drawer storage shelf, a broken broom and a large Portacool fan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “Overgrown bushes have been trimmed, the tent frame, the broken storage shelf, broken broom and Portacool fan have been removed from the outdoor playspace.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer on a shelf upon the entrance of the Preschool classroom in Building B.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “Sanitizer removed at that time.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the 1st grade SA room (Building A) had disinfectant air freshener, rodent repellant on the desk. SA room (Room D) had rodent repellant and disinfectant wipes on the desk. There was hand sanitizer on a shelf upon the entrance facing Woodland Ave. into Building B.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “Toxins were removed and placed out of the reach of children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the water temperature in the Girls bathroom (Building A) was130° F.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “The water has been turned down.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the large Preschool room was missing gauze.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “Gauze has been added to the first-aid kit.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the stairs in Building A leading to the rear classrooms had tiles lifting off of the floor. The outdoor play space contained trash.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “The tiles on the floor by the stairs in Building A leading to the rear classrooms had been replaced. The trash in the outdoor play space has been removed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the 1st grade room (Building A) had holes on the floor by the heating vent. The small SA Room (Room C) had damaged plaster at the bottom of the doorframe and the wall plaster underneath the light switch was damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “Again, we were preparing for 9-3-2024 opening. Everything that was damaged and that she saw was being repaired. Men were in the building working so when Ms. Carr arrived on 9-16-2024, she saw everything completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the wall by the soap in the Girls bathroom was dirty. The first toilet in the Preschool bathroom was cracked at the bottom. The light switch and door in bathroom on the 2nd floor were dirty. Spider webs were in the corner by the toilet on the 2nd floor of the Preschool building (Building B). On 9-16-2024 during a continued Renewal inspection, the sink in the Girls bathroom was clogged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “The provider has cleaned the wall in the Girls bathroom and the sink was unclogged. The Preschool bathroom has been cleaned and the toilet has been fixed. The light switch and door in the bathroom on the 2nd floor in Building B has been cleaned. The spider webs have been cleaned.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the small colorful bike in the outdoor play space was broken and dirty. There was a broken Pacman arcade game in the outdoor play space. There was a blue table standing on 3 legs under the air conditioner leaning against the wall of Building B.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “All of those items were removed and trashed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #1 and #2 did not include Mantoux test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Mantoux test results have been added to the health assessments of staff person #1 and #2. there not the date.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the room to the left of the light gray stairwell in Building B was not set up as a childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “Desks and chairs have been added to the space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “Infants and toddlers are not serviced by the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of child #3 and child #5 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “The agreement forms of child #3 and #5 were signed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #3 and #7 did not specify the date of admissions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Date of admissions has been added to the agreement forms of children #1, #3 and #7.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Services which are to be considered as extra has been added to the agreement forms of all children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “An emergency contact form has been completed for child #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #5 did not include the address of the physician or source of medical care. The phone number of the physician or source of medical care for child #3 was not listed. The address and telephone number of the physician or source of medical care was not listed for child #7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Missing information has been added for children #1, #3, #5 and #7.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #1, #4 and #7 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “The emergency contact forms of children #1, #4 and #7 have been completed to include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #5 and #7 did not include the MA policy number. Child #4's emergency contact form did not include the health insurance coverage information or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “MA policy numbers and health insurance coverage information has been added to the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #7.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3 and #5 did not include the release persons address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Release persons address has been added to the emergency contact forms of children #3 and #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact for child #6 was missing from the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “The emergency contact form for child #6 was placed in the childcare space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 had not been updated within a 6-month period. The emergency contact forms and agreement forms of children #5 and #6 had not been updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “All emergency contacts are updated.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
On 8-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “Placed QR code in a conspicuous location along with the facility's certificate of compliance which were posted in the office and in the childcare center.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Several staff persons were observed caring for children and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) and/ or PA Update (1 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised. (#1-both) (#2-both) ($6-both) (#7-10hr) (#8-PA Update 1 hr) (#8-PA Update 1 hr)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “Staff persons will complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. We will submit written verification of the completed training.”
Core safety Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 11/27/23- no record of completed NSOR) (#2- no record of completed NSOR; no record of completed mandated reporter training) (#3- FBI not DHS clearance; no record of completed NSOR) (#4- hired 8/12/22- no record of completed NSOR) (#5-(#2- no record of completed NSOR) (#6-hired 2/2922- no record of completed STATE POLICE, FBI, NSOR and DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) (#7- hired 9/9/22-no record of completed NSOR)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person/s.…”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
One staff person's record did not contain a health assessment completed within the past 24 months.(#2)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that health assessments are completed within the required timeframes.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facilities written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “The shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Two staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2 and #6)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person/s. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “We will provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. This information will be posted in a conspicuous location for parents to see.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL DEVELOP A FORM TO DOCUMENT THE THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND UPDATED, IF NEEDED.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE PARENTS SPECIFY THE CHILD'S RELEASE PERSONS ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE/MA COVERAGE NAME.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE PARENTS SPECIFY THE NAME OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE/MA COVERAGE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #2, 3, & 4, DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE SPECIFIED RELEASE PERSONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE THE PARENTS INCLUDE THE ADDRESS FOR EACH RELEASE PERSON SPECIFIED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #2 AND #3 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE PARENTS SIGN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM CONSENTING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #2 AND #3 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE EAH PARENT SIGN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CONSENTING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “STAFF #1 WILL OBTAIN 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR THEIR STAFF FILE.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Complaint investigation Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED THAT STAFF #1 HAD EDIBLE MARIJUANA CANDY IN HER POSSESSION AT THE FACILITY AND CHILD #1 MAY HAVE GAINED ACCESS TO THE MARIJUANA CANDY AND MAY HAVE EATEN A PIECE WHILE IN CARE AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “STAFF #1 HAD THEIR EMPLOYMENT TERMINATED AT THE FACILITY.”

“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

Violation found Aug 16, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $75.00 $75.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $75.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $75.00 $75.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $75.00 $75.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $75.00 $75.00

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 82 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Oct 16, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Hope Ministries
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 729-0374
State certificate # CER-00245495
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Common questions

Has Greater Hope Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Aug 29, 2024 (background checks): “On 9-16-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a disclosure statement. The file of staff person #3 did not have an NSOR.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Greater Hope Christian Academy?

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 Hope Christian Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 27, 2025. 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 Hope Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Greater Hope Christian Academy last inspected?

Aug 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Greater Hope Christian Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $75.00 for preschool, $75.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Greater Hope Christian Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Hope Ministries.

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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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