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Grow And Learn Educational Ctr Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆ 3.5 (8 reviews)
250 A GEIGER RD, Philadelphia, PA 19115
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Quick Facts

Capacity
154 children
Languages
English, English, Hebrew, Russian, Ukranian
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 904-6277
250 A GEIGER RD
Philadelphia, PA 19115
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256553
License Issued
Jun 16, 2026
Active Through
Jun 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

3.5
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Taras Zhyhaylo
2022-09-19 01:41:42
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

If, as a parent, you believe that your child should experience all colds, a cough that disrupts normal activity, shortness of breath and wheezing, distracting pain from ear aches and sore throats, and skin rashes, look no further. GLEC is the place for you. My young son has been going there for about 6 months now, and last week had to undergo serious respiratory surgery. Prior to the surgery, he had more than ten doctor visits within this half-year period, compared to just one in the entire 2021! If you want your child always to have new bruises and scratches, take your child to GLEC. No one will report these bruises to CPS, no matter how serious they are. “I will ask my girls, but I am positive they did not notice anything”, said the principal to me after I asked about the obvious bruises. How uncaring can someone be? Some of them don't have any skills, have no previous daycare experience, and don't know how to work with children. They may put ugly stickers on your child’s hands and decorate their nails, believing this develops kids. My son is psychologically depressed and consistently in need of food and water every time when I pick him up from GLEC. In fact, he began to lose weight. Preschools and daycare programs are of great benefit to our society; unfortunately, GLEC employs less than competent people to run their programs. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

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Ksenia D.
2018-05-14 16:23:12
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Absolutely the best day care in the area!! My two children loves the day care and dreaming about to spend every summer in the Grow and Learn Summer Camp! Great teachers, delicious and varied menu. Director Svetlana is very lovely and always open to talk.
Grow and Learn became the second home for our kids!!! :)

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MaratR
2018-01-31 04:51:16
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My child went to Grow and learn daycare center for 4 years , we had an absolutely wonderful experience with this daycare, all teachers starting from y.t. group to kindergarten where professional, the food was healthy and nutritional, the owner is extremely polite, kind and dedicated person, was always there to help and answer all our questions. We are enrolling second child this summer.

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Lena
2017-09-06 20:05:37
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

It is really awful day care. Very mean and strict director Svetlana. If you planning to give child there change your mind.

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Anna
2015-01-26 05:33:33
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My two children went to this day care.Its was a wonderful experience overall. both of my children are doing really good in school, and I know that's because of the day care.The director herself spent a lot of time with our kids, teaching them.The teachers are very friendly, always ready to help.My youngest is 13 month now , definitely going to Grow and Learn.

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igor
2012-04-02 20:10:39
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This is the best day care you will find in the NE area: healthy homestyle food, great facility, spotless clean, great people working. Regarding Svetlana(director): this person meets needs of every child and has been extremely nice for all these years that we've been with Grow'n'dLearn. Out first child graduated from there last year, and now we have our second child started.

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Mother20
2012-02-27 16:33:43
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Not a good care for kids. Would not reccomend this daycare. Had a very bad experience with them, very mean director Svetlana

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Marina
2010-09-14 14:37:31
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I have my 2 kids at the day care. We like it very much. It has good personal, clean facility, nice wood area, cooker who makes real & healthy  food, convinient business hours.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-05-12 Renewal 3270.115(a)(2) - In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(2)

Description: In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate

Noncompliance Area: The facility swimming pool, located in the rear of the building; used by children. The gate was not locked at the time of inspection on 5/12/25.

Correction Required: An in-ground swimming pool accessible to children shall be fenced with a locked gate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director locked the gate.
2024-06-14 Renewal 3270.115(a)(2) - In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(2)

Description: In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/14/24, the lock on the gate at the in-ground pool, used by facility children did not meet the requirements/type per DHS-OCDEL regulations.

Correction Required: An in-ground swimming pool accessible to children shall be fenced with a locked gate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lock was changed. A large pad lock is on the fence securing access to the pool.
2024-06-14 Renewal 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) - In child care spaces/Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c)

Description: In child care spaces/Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in two classrooms did not contain the seven items as required by regulations.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing items were replaced.
2024-06-14 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken toilet in the preschool classroom at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toilet will be repaired.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the children in room #2 and room #4 did not have the children assigned to the appropriate cots that were labeled on the cot list that was posted in the classrooms.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All sleep equipment shall be sanitized and assigned to specific children. The corresponding cot list shall be documented and posted to ensure proper cot assignments as followed of daily individual use.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, Staff person#1 who has worked at facility over 90 days and did not have required health & safety training documented in their record.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 shall complete required health & safety training and it shall be documented in their record as required.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have evaluation of high school diploma which was issued outside of the USA which is needed to help qualify her for her position at facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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.)
The high school diploma for staff person #1 shall be sent for evaluation and shall be submitted/documented in their records as required per regulations.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the Lattus fencing on the outside deck area used for outdoor play was damaged in two areas and in need of repair.

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 fencing on the deck area shall be repaired and there shall be no visible hazards in facility.
2023-03-01 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the bathroom next to room # 3 did not have lidded trash care and there was a diaper being disposed inside.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash can in the bathroom shall be replaced with a lidded can as required.
2022-04-01 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, cleaning disinfectant wipes were being stored in an unlocked cabinet in the bathrooms in both rooms# 3 and #4.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning wipes have been move to a shelfing area that is inaccessible to the children until locks can be installed on the bathroom cabinets in both rooms #3 and #4.
2022-04-01 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, one of the windows on the right side in room #3 did not have an adaption to limit the window from opening 6 or fewer inches as required.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Window shall be locked shut until maintance is able to install an adaptation to prevent the window from being able to open over 6 inches as required.
2022-04-01 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the emergency phone numbers were not posted next to or on the telephones in facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A print out with all of the required emergency phone numbers present shall be placed next to all of the telephones in the facility.
2022-04-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, observed one of the steps leading to room #7 (lower street level) was not level and could be a tripping hazard for children and/or staff.

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 step shall be repaired to level it out and prevent it from being a tripping hazard.
2022-04-01 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the bathroom & diapering area in room #1 did not have a lidded waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lidded waste receptacle shall be placed in the diapering/bathroom areas in room #1 as required.

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