Green Lane School
Green Lane School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 111 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 17). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's Continuity of Operations procedure.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, there was peeling paint in the One's Classroom on the bench on the wall by the window.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the files for Child #2 and Child #5 did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file for Child #2 was dated 11/15/2023, and the health assessment on file for Child #5 was dated 01/31/2024.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 11/19/2022, and the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 08/20/2022.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the provider could not verify that the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the provider could not verify that the local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing of the location of the facility and its use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6 and Child #7 did not contain the date of the child's admissions.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the file for Child #2 did not contain the Health Insurance Policy number for the child.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 02/13/2025, the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8 contained Emergency Contact forms and Agreement forms that have not been reviewed and updated within the require 6-month period.
On the day of visit Staff#1 physical was over 2 years old.
On the day observing the files staff#2 did not have proof of education in the files.
On the day of visit staff#2 did not have proof of education in the files.
AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 11/1/2021, CHILD #1 WAS NOT AGE 18 OR OLDER, SO CHILD COULD NOT SERVE AS A STAFF PERSON.
AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT ON 11/1/21, CHILD #1 WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS AN AIDE AT THE FACILITY.
AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CHILD #1 WAS NOT 16 YEARS OF AGE AND ABLE TO SERVE AS A VOLUNTEER.
AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 11/1/2021, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD #1 WAS AT THE FACILITY WHEN CHILD SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN SCHOOL.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.97 | $30.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.03 | $27.00 |
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 Green Lane School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Green Lane School?
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 Green Lane School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 14, 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 Green Lane School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Green Lane School last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Green Lane School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.97 for older toddler, $51.03 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Green Lane School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Green Lane United Methodist Chirch.
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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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