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GREATER BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER 2

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2746 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Quick Facts

Capacity
50 children
Type of Care
Full-Time
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 225-1027
2746 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250560
License Issued
Feb 23, 2026
Active Through
Feb 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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GREATER BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER 2 is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, conducted 8/5/26, It was found that staff person # 1 restricted the movement of child # 1 by placing the child in a highchair and applying weights to the child's ankles.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will never place children in a highchair unless food is serviced nor will a staff member never use weights to restrict child from moving.
2026-08-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.162(c) - Not withheld as discipline Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(c)

Description: Not withheld as discipline

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, it was found that child # 1 was not provided the food child #1 brought in for lunch, staff person # 1 ate the child's food to make it appear the child ate it.

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member will maintain regulation and provide all food sent in by the parent to the child during assigned feeding time.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, 2 children were observed in the infant room sleeping in playpens that didn't include at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will ensure that all cots and playpens are always placed 2 feet apart.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the record reviewed for child #5 did not include a financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement has been placed in child's file and updated.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, upon request there was no child service report available for review for child #2 with information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
child service report has been added to the child file. Child must have updated forms.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Address has been added to the child's emergency contact.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy number has been added to the emergency contact.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update policy with regulations that relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, Labor and Industry, Health, and Transportation.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, upon request there was no written statement for giving formula or a feeding schedule obtained from the parent for child #1.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Feeding schedule has been added to the classroom.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, an infant bottle was observed not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bottles have been labeled and checked by teachers daily.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, Child #1 was observed laying in a playpen with a bottle in their mouth during nap time.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider spoke with all staff directly to ensure no infant or toddler sleeps with a bottle.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, 6 out of the 8 emergency contacts reviewed in the infant room were not completed in its entirely, 3 out of the 8 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period. In the toddler room 9 out of the 14 emergency contacts reviewed were not completed in its entirely, 4 out of the 14 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period. In the Preschool room 5 out of the 17 emergency contacts reviewed were not completed in its entirely, 3 out of the 17 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated all emergency contacts in each classroom.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (The record only included 1 reference letter).

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added staff #2 references.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the file reviewed for staff#1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not include a completed state police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business effective 11/24/25.
2024-11-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Release person has been added to each child agreement.

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