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Great After School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
11030 RENNARD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19116
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 312-5661
11030 RENNARD ST
Philadelphia, PA 19116
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248700
License Issued
Nov 29, 2025
Active Through
Nov 29, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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2012-05-06 21:29:48
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i enrolled my child and i am extremely happy with the services provided. my child struggled until the staff at after school started to work with him and i can honestly say my child is now a straight a  student. i definetely reccomend this after school to anyone who is looking for a warm hospitable after school center. i am never taking my child anywhere else. 

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About the Provider

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Great After School is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 64 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.174/3270.191 - Age of Driver = 18 Yrs./Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.174/3270.191

Description: Age of Driver = 18 Yrs./Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: There was no file on site at the time of inspection on 10/20/25. No proof of a driver's license for staff #1 who was observed transporting a school-age child.

Correction Required: The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license. An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the driver's license will be on file at all times. Staff #1 is not longer employed at the facility.
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(5) - Name, address, and phone/Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(5)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/20/25, the file for staff #1 did not have the name, address and telephone number the staffer was observed transporting a school-age child unsupervised. The file for staff #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references as required by regulation.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. 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.)
A complete file will be created for staff #1. Staff #1 is not longer employed at the facility.
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/20/25, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proof of education will be on file at all times. Staff #1 is not longer employed at the facility.
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1-hire date 9/15/25 did not have written proof on file at the facility of completing any training requirements including pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation to work in an unsupervised position. Staff #1 was transporting a facility child alone. Staff #2 was working in a classroom unsupervised.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be supervised until all training requirements are met. Staff #1 is not longer employed at the facility.
2025-10-16 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: At the time of inspection on 10/20/25, the file for staff #1-hire date 9/15/25 did not have written proof of complying with all CSPL requirements. The un supervised staffer was observed transporting a school-age child to the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in an unsupervised 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 NSOR, FBI, 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 #1 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be supervised at all times while awaiting the required CPSL information. Staff #1 is not longer employed at the facility.
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/21/25, there were damaged ceiling tiles in the facility restroom in the rear and the large play space mid-building

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.)
The tiles will be repaired or replaced.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were damaged ceiling tiles in the rear restroom.

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.)
The ceilings tiles will be cleaned, and repaired.
2024-02-21 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 facility visit, staff #1 did not have proof of a recent physical on file at the facility. Staff #1 was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.

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 will be removed from duty until a physical is on file.
2024-02-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the facility visit, there was no complete file for staff #1 who was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A file will be created for staff #1
2024-02-21 Unannounced Monitoring 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 facility visit, there was no written proof of experience for staff #1 who was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.

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.)
Proof of experience will be put in a file for staff #1.
2024-02-21 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 facility visit, staff #1 who was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed from duty until clearances ar on file.
2024-02-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: During the facility visit, staff #1 did not have written proof of their position. The staffer was observed working with children, serving food, and escorting children from the center transportation vehicle. There were time during the visit staff #1 was alone with various children attending the program.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proof of qualification will be on file for staff #1.
2023-11-06 Renewal 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) - Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c)

Description: Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency medical information for (14) Fourteen who were observed riding the facility bus was not updated in the past six-months.

Correction Required: Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children's information was updated and placed in the child's file.
2023-11-06 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/6/23, the inspection tag on the facility fire extinguishers had expired. The expiration date was 1/2023.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The extinguishers were inspected and re-tagged on 11/7/23.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, there were two small trampolines being used as exercise equipment for the children with exposed metal poles that were not flush with the bouncing area that could pose a threat to the safety of the children

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trampoline exercise equipment shall be modified to ensure it's safety and the poles shall be wrapped with a foam coverage to also ensure that it is safe.

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