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Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program

6715 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 39 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (14 of 39). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
39 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
39 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Feb 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 4, 2022 · 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 14
Building & playground safety 11
Emergency preparedness 6
Transportation 4
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Legal entity will update format of emergency plan to ensure the plan is outlined with proper bulletins to locate information at ease. A copy will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Emergency plan was updated and formatted properly. Information is now located in emergency plan page 5 through 8”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Legal entity located after onsite inspection was completed, the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has needed which is located on pages 5 through page 8. A copy will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At time of the inspection facility did not have documentation of annual testing from fire safety professional as current inspection expired on 12/11/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Legal entity's landlord had annually fire inspection conducted on 12/12. Legal entity will submit a copy of annual fire inspection report to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the inspection the facility's operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “The emergency plan was hand delivered to local municipality.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of the inspection child# 1 had an incomplete and children# 2, 3, 4, and 5 had missing fee agreements
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Legal entity will have parents complete missing fee agreements for children#2,3 ,4 and 5 and have parents finish for child #.1. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of completion.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
At the time of the inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 had incomplete emergency contact forms on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Legal entity had parents complete missing information on emergency contacts. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have emergency contact forms in the class they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that each classroom has updated emergency contact forms for each child while they are in care in each classroom. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of corrections.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection facility persons #2 and 3 did not have verified experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Legal entity will conduct verification of experience for facility person #1 and submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection facility person 7 was missing 3 hours, facility person# 2 was missing 6 hours and facility person #3 was missing 7 hours of annual professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure all training is completed and in facility person's file. Legal entity will submit 12 hours of completed professional development training for each facility to person to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
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Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have policies written on the following: Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, emergency plan does not address continuity of operations once children are removed and safe during an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “Director will update Emergency Preparedness Plan with adding and implementing strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child as well as implement the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Fire requires fire department/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of inspection facility did not have the method to contact parents when emergency has started, and the emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2025): “updated emergency preparedness plan updated with method of contact, via bright wheel communication app and or telephone before and after emergency.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Space safe for large muscle activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(c)
At the time of inspection the outdoor play space a few unsafe areas 1. square mats covering ground surfacing needs to be repaired or replaced. 2. Covers for cement well need to have cover replaced or repairs and corners covered 3. covering (tire /mulch) needs to be refilled 4. Fence near a/c needs to additional fence /coverage 5. ground outside of a/c needs to be repaired or replaced (whole and large crack in cement 6. Trampoline needs to be removed 7. Trash area needs barrier
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2025): “will replace and repair corners and covered areas in outdoor play area prior to utilizing space per weather permitting cement will be covered with mat to ensure safety of children and adults refill mulch before use of outdoor play trampoline will be removed will add additional fencing to outdoor…”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At the time of inspection, the infant class had one outlet without a protective cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “outlet cover placed on outlet at the time of inspection”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
At the time of inspection, the building's temperature was 50 degrees with no heat on.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “indoor temperature will be regulated at the time of opening to 65 degrees.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection there was a large amount of chipped paint on the rear wall going to the exit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “paint is replaced”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of inspection, the preschool class had 2 lights out and the infant class had water stains on the light covers needing to be replaced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “replace two lights in preschool room as well as replace light covering in infant room”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
At the time of inspection, the rear exit egress was blocked by two strollers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “removed small umbrella strollers from egress to ensure adequate space to prevent blockage”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
At the time of inspection there was no menu posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “updated Menu was posted in kitchen, and is distributed through communication app weekly, however, menu will be posted on parent board”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of inspection facility did not have their pickup drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “safe routes were posted however, Rep requested safe routes be placed in individual sleeve and corrected on site”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of inspection facility did not have accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions written in their emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “updated emergency plan made necessary changes included recommendations for infants and children with disabilities”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of testing every 30 days and also did not have proof of purchase of the interconnected system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “fire alarm system was installed prior to leasing building in 2019, fire alarm attestation 3270.95 is completed for facility and placed with fire alarm system report.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of inspection none of the classrooms had emergency contact forms in the class.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “filing cabinet is located inside preschool room, moreover, emergency contacts for each individual child is listed on communication app in which each teacher has access to all children emergency contacts. However, director will copy each DHS form and ensure emergency contacts are in each classroom.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection there were no emergency transportation plans posted in the classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2025): “emergency transportation plans is included in emergency preparedness plan however, copies will be printed for each classroom”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were four outlets uncovered in the hallways going towards the outdoor place space. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the teacher covered all outlet sockets.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was damaged plaster and peeling paint behind the bathrooms sinks and behind the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will have plaster repaired and peeling paint covered in the bathroom.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The outdoor play space sand box needed to be cleaned and sand replaced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will clean outdoor sand box and replace sand.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #4 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Provider will have parents bring in updated health assessments.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Written parental consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.172(a)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The child records for children who were transported to school by the facility, in the facility vehicle, did not have parental written consent on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will have school age parents sign off parental consent to be transported to school in the facilities vehicle.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Insured 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(a)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport children to school had expired registration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will have driver renew vehicle registration.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle that transported children to school did not include a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will add a first aid kit to the vehicle that transports children to and from school.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include a CSR assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Provider will complete CSR assessments for children.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the fee agreement forms.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the physician telephone number, health insurance coverage or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include release person's name, address or phone numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. When transporting the children to school, the staff did not have emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will make copies of school age staff emergency contact forms and add them to the vehicle when transporting children.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or written consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Provider will have parents sign missing information on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Mar 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
The written daily activities schedule were not posted in the front room at the time of the renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2022): “Provider will have daily activity schedule developed and posted in every child care space and submit corrections to OCDEL for review.”
Citation Mar 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The written transportation plan that outlines a plan or method to care for a sick/ injured child and staffing provisions for those remaining in care were not posted in the front room or the remaining two other rooms during the time of the renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Provider will create and post the required Emergency Transportation Plan and submit to OCDEL for review.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $83.00 $63.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $83.00 $63.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $79.00 $59.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $55.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $71.00 $51.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $59.00 $47.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $59.00 $47.00

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 18 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 4, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Greater Work Preschool And School Age Program LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM; Saturday and Sunday 6:00 AM–11:59 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 397-7050
State certificate # CER-00249909
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Common questions

Has Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 39 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 4, 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 Work Preschool and School Age Program compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program last inspected?

Dec 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $83.00 for newborn, $83.00 for infant, $79.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Work Preschool And School Age Program LLC.

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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