Growing Better Child Care Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit on 5/18/26 Staff 1's health assessment dated 12/6/24 did not have information that an examination for communicable disease was completed, the results of that exam, or information in regards to if the staff was able to provide care. Staff 1 did not have any other health assessments on file that were current. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 obtained a health assessment that doesn't yet answer all questions. Staff 1 will obtain a new health assessment which answers all questions as required by DHS. |
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| 2026-05-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 5/18/26 Cert rep observed the following items which were labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a staff bag that was kept on an accessible shelf in the bathroom of Room 3: Excedrin Migraine, Advil pain reliever creme, and various lotions. The door to the bathroom was open allowing access to the bathroom. The children in Room 3 are mobile. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff bag was moved to an inaccessible shelf while the Cert Rep was still there. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 12/17/25 Cert rep observed Child 2 in a highchair for at least 3 minutes. Staff 2 reported Child 2 was placed in the high chair to prevent the child from running around. Staff 1, 2, 3 & 4 also acknowledged that Child 1 has been placed in a highchair when they are running around, throwing objects, and attempting to harm staff, other children and themselves so Child 1 can calm down. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to take both "Infant-Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior" and "Autism Spectrum Disorder and the ECE Professional" available on Better Kid Care or a similar PQAS approved trainings. The trainings used to fulfill this portion of the plan must be approved by the NE Regional Office before completion. The legal entity shall maintain documentation of the training certificates in the staff files. The provider shall provide a date when this portion of the plan will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tier 1: The director immediately addressed the staff and removed the high chairs from the classroom. Staff were instructed that placing children in the highchairs as a means of calming the child down is a form of restraining the child and is not acceptable. Facility persons will not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps, or any other method that restrict a child's movement nor will they enclose the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. Correction 12/17/25. Tier: 2 Facility persons will not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps, or any other method that restrict a child's movement nor will they enclose the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. All staff will take both trainings "Infant-Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior" and "Autism Spectrum Disorder and the ECE Professional" Both will be discussed in the staff meeting on 1/27/26. Management will conduct a staff meeting on Tuesday January 27, 2026 with all classroom staff to ensure all staff are in understanding of this regulations, high chairs were removed from classroom , in the future will only be used for meals when needed. Correction date 1/28/26 |
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| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During and unannounced inspection on 12/17/25 the most recent fire drill was 10/14/25. This is more than 60 days between fire drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Management will ensure to prioritize Complying with regulations for fire drills, along with making sure to remember to write down the date immediately to avoid the same mistake again. Fire drill was repeated again at 2 different times of the day to avoid staff confusion between dates. A fire drill was completed on the 12/18/25. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25 Cert rep observed that of the pack in plays(rest equipment) that were in use in Room 3(Infants) did not have at least 2 feet of space on 3 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A floor plan with assigned spots for the 7 children in this room will be made so that if all children are present and using rest equipment there is enough space on the sides of the rest equipment. Furniture will be removed if needed during nap/when the rest equipment is in use. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25 Children 1, 2, and 3's emergency contact forms did not list a work phone number for their respective parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will obtain parent work phone numbers form the parents and document on the emergency contact forms for Children 1, 2,and 3. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25 Child 2's immunization record was missing the following immunizations: the 2nd dose of Hepatitis B, the 2nd dose of DTap, the 2nd dose of HIB, the 2nd dose of Pneumococcal and the 2nd dose of Polio vaccines. This is not in accordance with the ACIP schedule(See LIS code sheets for DOB). Child 2 did not have an exemption letter in their files related to these vaccines. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 12/3/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated immunization record was provided by parent of Child 2 before close of business on 12/3/25 so the child did not need to be dismissed from care. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) - Name on bottle/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) Description: Name on bottle/Original label Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/3/25 Cert rep observed Aquaphor(exp 1/2025) in Room 2(Young Toddler), and Diaper Rash Paste (exp 9/2025) in the Room 3(Infants). Cert rep also observed Destin(exp 2/2025) in Room 2(Young Toddler) which was for a child, however the child's name was not present on the bottle. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired and unlabeled creams were removed during the inspection. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25-12/4/25 Staff 5 had an initial health assessment dated 1/8/24, which is more than 12 months before their first day with children. (See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 5 will obtain a new health assessment by 12/24/25 or will be placed on leave until a new health assessment is on file. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25-12/4/25 Staff 5's file had a high school diploma and a letter which noted Staff 5 had over 2 years experience working with children. This reference letter is not acceptable verification of experience working with children as it was not written or signed by the a representative of the entity where the experience was obtained. Staff 5 has been working as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 5 will obtain acceptable verification of experience working with children from a representative of where the experience was obtained. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25-12/4/25 Staff 2 and 3 each had one reference in their file and Facility Person 4 had 0 references in their files. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 and 3 will obtain at least one more written reference. Facility Person 4 will obtain at least two written references |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25-12/4/25 Staff 3 completed fire safety training on 1/27/24, and 4/8/25, Staff 7 completed fire safety training on 4/27/24, and 5/9/25 and Staff 8 completed fire safety training on 4/27/24, and 6/17/25 which is more than 12 months between fire safety trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3, 7, and 8 completed fire safety training on the following dates: Staff 3: 4/8/25, Staff 7: 5/9/25 and Staff 8: 6/17/25. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b) Description: Group sup qualifications Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25-12/4/25 Staff 6 has been working as a group supervisor but does not meet at least one of qualification levels specified for a group supervisor. Staff 6's file had a high school diploma, two separate CDA certificates, and 10 years of experience working with children. It was reported that Staff 6 did not obtain an associate's degree or bachelor's degree. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 6 will work as a AGS. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25-12/4/25 the first kit in the 2019 Ford Transit did not have scissors. The first aid kit on Older Toddler side of Room 1 did not have tweezers, and the First aid kit on the Preschool side of Room 1 did not have tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The items missing from the first aid kits were replaced during the inspection. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/3/25 Cert rep observed peeling paint on the wall by the Circle time chart on the Older Toddler side of Room 1. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint was covered with tape. |
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