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Germantown Life Enrichment Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5722 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
88 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 844-3281
5722 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253398
License Issued
May 22, 2026
Active Through
May 22, 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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We are a community-oriented recreational and educational facility in the heart of Germantown. Children and adults of all ages can "experience it all." From our state of the art fitness center to sports and enrichment programs for all ages, the GLEC has something for everyone. Please come in today for a free tour and see what we have for you and your family.

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
2026-03-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in Room 202

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of daily activities shall be posted in room 202 as of 8/30/24
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 unannounced inspection on 7/31/24, Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. (other staff person is employed as an aide) Staff person #1has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety

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.)
Staff person #1 has completed and submitted training
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment and verification of screening for Tuberculosis. The records of staff person #4 did not contain a health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have completed and submitted all required documents
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, potentially hazardous foods were observed in lunchboxes on a table and not refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The schedule for collecting lunches after breakfast was adjusted to collection every 10 mins.
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21/3270.31(f) - General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.31(f)

Description: General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that Staff person # 1 & #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hr Health & Safety training

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 & 2 has completed the training
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(a) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(a)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that staff #5 was listed as and acting in the role of a volunteer who was not 16 years of age or older.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 is listed as a child enrolled in the program as of 7/30/24. No one under 16 years will be listed as or referred to as a volunteer as of 7/30/24.
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that the records of staff #1 & staff #2 did not contain an acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training certificate. "Pediatric" not included in the title.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The American red cross is reissuing FA/CPR/AED certifications to anyone who completed the Adult & Pediatric FA/CPR/AED course but received a certificate which did not have Pediatric on it. The corrected certifications should be in by 9/30/24.
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance. The records of staff person #2 did not contain the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance. The records of staff person #3 did not contain the Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, & #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has completed and submitted the required clearances
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that the outlet in the game room was protruding from the wall in disrepair.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has submitted a photo of the repairs
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/30/24, it was observed that the wall in the game room was damaged near the floor.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A photo of the repairs will be submitted on 8/26/24
2024-03-26 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/2/24, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience, prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We identified former/current employers and called to confirm previous work experience and documented in file.
2024-03-26 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/2/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a health report and Tuberculosis test.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health report and TB test for person #1 was obtained.
2024-03-26 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 on 4/2/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and included a volunteer child abuse clearance for a facility person.

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 child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Person #1 has not/will not work in a childcare position at the facility as yet. He is the staff lifeguard due to begin in May, if approved. The FBI receipt, and other documents attached.

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