Greater Work Preschool and School Age Program
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
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At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection child# 1 had an incomplete and children# 2, 3, 4, and 5 had missing fee agreements
At the time of the inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 had incomplete emergency contact forms on file.
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.
At the time of the inspection facility persons #2 and 3 did not have verified experience on file.
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.
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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.
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.
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
At the time of inspection, the infant class had one outlet without a protective cover.
At the time of inspection, the building's temperature was 50 degrees with no heat on.
At the time of inspection there was a large amount of chipped paint on the rear wall going to the exit.
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.
At the time of inspection, the rear exit egress was blocked by two strollers.
At the time of inspection there was no menu posted.
At the time of inspection facility did not have their pickup drop off procedures posted.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection none of the classrooms had emergency contact forms in the class.
At the time of inspection there were no emergency transportation plans posted in the classrooms.
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).
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.
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The outdoor play space sand box needed to be cleaned and sand replaced.
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #4 did not include an updated health assessment.
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.
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport children to school had expired registration.
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle that transported children to school did not include a first aid kit.
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include a CSR assessment.
On February 15, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include release persons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The written daily activities schedule were not posted in the front room at the time of the renewal inspection.
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.
“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
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.
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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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