Greenberg Elementary School
8901 Alicia St, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · Philadelphia County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Greenberg Elementary School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 36 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 36). 25 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6
Core-safety citations
30
Other citations
8
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 25 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 11, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
14
Training & qualifications
9
Emergency preparedness
6
Background checks
5
Supervision
1
Health & medication
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection on 5/11/26, file of staff person #1 did not include current NSOR. NSOR on file of staff #1 was completed more than 60 months ago and is not valid. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2026): “The NSOR Clearance has been sent to the inspector.”
Citation
May 11, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection on 5/11/26, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of education. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The Diploma (verification) has been sent to the inspector.”
Citation
May 11, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection on 5/11/26, file of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person #2 for the position performed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The staff person has since sent their diploma from Ukraine to get evaluated and are waiting on the results.”
Citation
May 11, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection on 5/11/26, record of staff person #2 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The letters of reference for Staff #2 have been sent to the inspector.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, file of staff person #1 and #5 did not include complete DHS required FBI clearance. File of staff person #1 and #5 included clearances from Department of Education, which is not acceptable. File of staff person #4 did not include current NSOR. NSOR on file of staff #4 was completed more than 60 months ago and is not valid. File of staff person #8 included Pa state police clearance with the status "request under review for control" was not complete. File of staff person #10 did not include PA child abuse clearance. File of staff person #11 did not include NSOR clearance. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26. On 4/6/26 observed staff person #1, #4, #5, and #11 still working in child care position.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 11, 2026): “All information has been submitted as a correction to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, the operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. The last review of emergency plan was on 11/10/20. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Plan has been updated and proof has been sent to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 9/16/25. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Fire Drill Log has been submitted to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #11 did not include verification of pediatric first aid training. The certificates were for Pediatric CPR and AED only. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “All CPR/AED and First Aid training certificates have been submitted to the inspector.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, agreement of child #1 was not signed by the operator. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “The correction was sent to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, emergency contact information/agreement for child #1, did not include dated signature that verifies that information had been updated every 6 months as required. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “The correction has been sent to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, file of staff person #10 and #11 did not include verification of education. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 11, 2026): “Verification of education will be provided to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, file of staff person #7 and #9 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person #7 and #9 for the position performed. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Corrections have been submitted to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, record of staff person #10, #12 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 11, 2026): “All written non-family references will be sent to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection on 4/6/26, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #4 included 7 clock hours of child care training. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Staff member #4 will obtain proof of training hours, since they are a Special Education Teacher for the School District, and the certificate will be forwarded to the inspector as proof of minimal hours of training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #5 did not include complete DHS required FBI clearance. File of staff person #1 and #5 included clearances from Department of Education, which is not acceptable. File of staff person #4 did not include current NSOR. NSOR on file of staff #4 was completed more than 60 months ago and is not valid. File of staff person #8 included Pa state police clearance with the status "request under review for control" was not complete. File of staff person #10 did not include PA child abuse clearance. File of staff person #11 did not include NSOR clearance and current PA state police and PA child abuse clearance. state police and child abuse clearance on file were not valid since were completed more than 60 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “All documentation will be provided to the inspector no later than the specified date of April 6th”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of renewal inspection, the operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. The last review of emergency plan was on 11/10/20.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “The emergency plan has been updated and reviewed and is onsite. It has been submitted to the Philadelphia County Emergency.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of renewal inspection, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 9/16/25.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “The fire drill log has been updated, and presented to the inspector”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #11 did not include verification of pediatric first aid training. File of staff person #6 did not include verification that staff person #6 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). File of staff person #7, #8 and #9 did not include verification that staff person #7, #8 and #9 had pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “All training has been completed and will be forwarded to the inspector prior the April 6th date”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education required for the position of the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “After the inspector mentioned that staff 1 was not able to be designated as a director, The position has been accepted by a different staff member that has the qualifications needed to correctly run the position.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “All of the children's agreements will be signed by the operator”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information/agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 had not been updated every 6 months as required.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “All parent/guardian information will be renewed every 6 months”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #10 and #11 did not include verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “verification of education will be obtained and presented to the inspector prior to the April 6th deadline”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #7 and #9 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person #7 and #9 for the position performed.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “All foreign diplomas will be eveluated and the results will be placed in the staff files, on-site. All information will be sent to the inspector.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #6, #10, #12 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #6 included only one reference.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “All staff files will be completed and sent to the inspector for approval and review”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #4, #5 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #4 included 7 clock hours of child care training, file of staff person #5 included only 9 hours of annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “Staff Personelle 4 and 5, are employees of the PSD and will be forwarding their PD certificates prior to April 6, 2026”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection, the files for staff #1-#4 did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL (DHS-FBI) requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “Staff will get required DHS-CPSL clearance prior to working with the enrolled children.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Two facility children were observed walking the hallway unsupervised at the time of inspection. When asked they said they were in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “All children will be supervised at all times.”
Citation
Apr 1, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
There was no written proof of a recent health assessment in file for staff #5. The health form on file was dated for 2/10/23 expiring 2/10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “All staff will have a current physical when working with the children”
Citation
Apr 1, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the inspection, there was no written proof of annual fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “All staff will be trained.”
Citation
Feb 1, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #1 and #2 did not have annual 12 clock hours of childcare training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “Staff person #1 and #2 shall provide proof of completed required 12 hours of childcare training which shall be documented in each staff person's records as per regulations.”
Citation
Feb 1, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have updated annual fire staff training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall provide proof of completion of annual fire safety training and it shall be documented in their record as required.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of completion of at least 12 hours of annual child care training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Staff person #1 shall provide proof of completing at least 12 hours of annual child care training and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 and #2 did not have an updated mandated reporter training (9/15/21)documented in their record at the time of inspection. Staff person #3 did not have update state police (3/1/15), child abuse (3/20/15), and FBI (3/7/15). Staff person # 4 did not have any clearances submitted for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “Staff person #4 may not work in child care position until required clearances are obtained and documented in her record Staff person #1-3 shall have updated mandated reporter training completed and other expired clearances resubmitted as required per regulations.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
An updated/review of emergency plan was not provided upon request at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “A copy updated/review of emergency plan shall be provided and shall be reviewed annually and/or updated when needed.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
At time of inspection, the operator did not have proof of completing fire drills as required at this facility location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “Fire drills shall be completed at least every 60 days and the fire drill log shall be completed after each drill as proof of completion. A copy of recent fire drill log shall be submitted to cert. rep as requested”
Citation
Dec 1, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The operator failed to provide proof of insurance at time of inspection and a copy of insurance was not on file at facility at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “A copy of the facility insurance shall be provided and a copy shall be present at the facility location 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.
Enforcement actions
Provisional Certificate of Compliance
Dec 10, 2021
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $46.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $46.00 |
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
—
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Apr 3, 2027
Operator
Philly Kidz Initiative LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:15 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 378-9700
State certificate #
CER-00257111
Common questions
Has Greenberg Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 11, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection on 5/11/26, file of staff person #1 did not include current NSOR. NSOR on file of staff #1 was completed more than 60 months ago and is not valid. Non-compliance continues since 3/13/26.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Greenberg Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Greenberg Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Greenberg Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 6, 2022. 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 Greenberg Elementary School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Greenberg Elementary School last inspected?
May 11, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Greenberg Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for young school-age, $55.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Greenberg Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Philly Kidz Initiative 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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