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Greene Towne School INC

55 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Greene Towne School INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 35). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 17, 2023 · 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 12
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Transportation 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26: 1. Staff person #2 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance on file completed within the last 5 years. 2. Staff person #3 did not have an FBI Clearance or a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) completed within the last 5 years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Staff person #2 has completed a current Child Abuse Clearance. Staff person # 3 is on long term disability and has not returned to work.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, staff persons # 5 and 6 did not have the annual Emergency Plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Staff member #5 and 6 have now completed the emergency plan training.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 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)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file completed within the last 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Staff member 1 has submitted a current health assessment.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, the operator did not have the Pick-up and Drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Pick and dropped procedures are posted in the front door vestibule.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, the operator did not have verification on file showing the Emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “The emergency plan has been submitted to OEM as of 7/30/2026.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, staff persons #5 and 6 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Both staff person # 5 and 6 have completed the Fire Safety training.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, staff person #4 did not have Health and Safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Staff member 4 has completed the Health and Safety training.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, staff person #4 did not have mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Staff member 4 has completed the Mandated Reporter training.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, the operator did not have Emergency Contact Information or Agreements that show the required 6-months signature from the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “The emergency contact information and agreement for the children have been updated to the required 6-month review for each.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, the operator did not have the Emergency Contact Forms in the childcare spaces while the children were in care. This is the second citation for this type of noncompliance and was fully addressed in the subsequent renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “The classrooms have updated emergency contact forms for every child in the classroom.”
Core safety Jan 8, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the complaint investigation on 1/8/26, it was verified that on 1/5/26, staff person #1 aggressively grabbed the arm of child #1 causing a bruise.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “1) Staff person #1 was terminated from her position. 2) Procedures were reviewed with immediate teaching team. 3) Staff positions were shifted to provide additional support for classroom. 4) Full faculty and staff required training taking place on 1/16/26.”
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Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25, the operator did not have an emergency plan posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “The emergency plan was posted in the front lobby.”
Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25, in Room 114, there were 2 unused electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “The outlets in Room 114 were covered.”
Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25, Room 212 did not have a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “A fist aid kit has been put in the classroom”
Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25: 1. In Room 118, there was blue tape on the ground that was frayed and in poor condition. 2. In Room 114, there was rolled rugs, a yoga mat, and a cardboard box being stored in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “In room 118 the blue tape was removed and in room 114 all indicated items were removed from the childcare space.”
Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment completed within the last 2 years. The health assessment on file was dated 6/27/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Keagan's last day of employment at Greene Towne is 8/8/25. All staff files will be reviewed to ensure all health assessments have been completed within 2 years.”
Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25, Room 208 did not have a written daily activity plan to reflect the new summer schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “A written plan was posted to reflect the summer schedule.”
Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25, the operator did not have the emergency contact information forms in the childcare space for the children who are receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “All children in care are required to have an emergency contact information form completed.”
Core safety Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, staff person #1 did not have FBI or NSOR clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Staff person #1 submitted her FBI + NSOR clearances.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, the was an unused electrical outlet without protective receptacle covers in Room 214.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “We replaced the receptacle cover at time of inspection.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, the first-aid kit in Room 208 did not have gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “We replaced the gloves at the time of inspection.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Staff person #1 submitted her health assessment form.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)
During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, child #1 did not have a dated signature on the emergency contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “We have the parent's signature confirming emergency contacts.”
Core safety Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5, Staff #3, Staff #9 Staff #21, and Staff #22. Staff #5, Staff #3, Staff #21, and Staff #22. file did not include a child abuse clearance, and criminal clearance from out of the state. Staff #9 file did not include a copy of the FBI Clearance results, and it did not include a copy of the NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “School located the PADL for Staff #5, and immediately supported Staff #3, Staff #9, Staff #22 and Staff #21 in obtaining the clearances.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 23 file. Staff #23 did not provide an examination for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School supported staff #23 in getting the examination for communicable diseases.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(f)(10)
During the Renewal Inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #9 files. Staff #8, Staff #29, and Staff #29 did not complete pediatric first aid within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School provided time and training session on site for Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #29.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5, and Staff #9 file. Staff #5 and Staff #9 did not have Health and Safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “The school provided time for Staff #5, and Staff #9 to complete the Health and Safety training.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 file. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 Fee Agreement did not specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School located information of authorized people to whom children may be released and filled the information on the children's agreement. Child #7 is no longer enrolled in the school.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 file. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 date of admissions on the fee agreement was not noted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School located information on the children's date of admission and noted it on the enrollment contract.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 file. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 Emergency Contact Form did not include the birthdates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School located the birth dates of the students, and noted the information on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #6 file. Child #3 Emergency Contact did not provide health insurance coverage policy information, and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School located the child/family's health insurance policy information and noted it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 file. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 Emergency Contact Form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School located the address of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and noted on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the Renewal Inspection, the Certification Representative review Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 files and the Fee Agreement did not indicate an update of the 6-month review period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “School obtained signatures affirming the fee and enrollment contact.”
Citation Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the Initial Inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through the facility to Classroom #208, #212, #214, #239, #114, #118, #121 and #130, #224 (Indoor Play Areas) and notice the handwashing signs displayed in the sink areas did not specify before toileting and mealtimes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2023): “The Director on site posted the correct handwashing signs in more detailed of why and when handwashing is necessary. (Corrected on Site)”
Citation Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
During the initial Inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through the facility and noticed Classroom #212, #114, #118 had objects less than 1-inch beans, and marbles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2023): “The Director on site removed all small objects less than 1-inch diameter from Classroom #212, #114, and #118. (Corrected on Site)”

“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 Jan 8, 2026 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.

About this center

Capacity 137 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 17, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 1, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Greene Towne School INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260914
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Common questions

Has Greene Towne School INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jul 8, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26: 1. Staff person #2 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance on file completed within the last 5 years. 2. Staff person #3 did not have an FBI Clearance or a NSOR (National Sex…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Greene Towne School INC?

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 Greene Towne School INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 1, 2023. 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 Greene Towne School INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Greene Towne School INC last inspected?

Jul 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Greene Towne School INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greene Towne School INC.

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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