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Abc Grow With Me Childcare Llc

Bradford, PA · Mckean County
70 1/2 Mechanic St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Quick Facts

Capacity
103 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 596-0072
70 1/2 Mechanic St
Bradford, PA 16701
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249553
License Issued
Mar 27, 2026
Active Through
Mar 27, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2

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ABC GROW WITH ME CHILDCARE LLC is a Child Care Center in BRADFORD PA, with a maximum capacity of 103 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that two infants were sleeping in the same crib.

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.)
One twin was removed from the crib upon request. He was placed in his own crib at that time.
2025-06-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that three children were behind tables and shelving with blankets over their heads during nap time leaving them not able to see, hear or assess.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The school aged children were moved out of these areas (behind tables and shelving) and told to take the blankets off of their heads.
2025-06-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that large foam blocks in the toddler room had bite marks and pieces missing posing a choking hazard.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The foam blocks were disposed of.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator thermometer in the kitchen was not working on the day of inspection.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The refrigerator thermometer was replaced.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not have documentation to specify the services that are to be considered extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Extra services section was filled out.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the children's files were in a file cupboard that did not have a locking system.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lock was replaced that day.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(e)

Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, it was observed shaving cream, aerosol mod podge and Alka seltzer tablets that were labeled "keep out of reach of children", in the arts and crafts cupboard.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The observed shaving cream, mod podge and alka seltzer were disposed of.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The first aid certificates on file for staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation that the class included pediatric first aid.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR class with a PQAS certified curriculum has been scheduled for December 18, 2023.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: The Pre School-Aged Room's First aid kit was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This citation was cited and corrected during the inspection. The owner/operator relocated the hook and First-Aid Kit.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: A bookshelf in Early Learners Room near the main door, the front right corner is cracked which poses a pinch point or splinter hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bookshelf was fixed and sanded.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This citation was corrected with a health assessment dated: 05/09/2022.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the infant's room, a Wi-FI box located above the pack and play needed to be better secured which posed a risk of injury. In the Pre-School Room, a pair of adult scissors and a box of thumbtacks were observed in the Preschool teacher's top, right-hand desk drawer which posed a puncture and cutting risk as they were accessible to children.

Correction Required: 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.)
The Wi-Fi box was anchored and secured to the wall.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #1, #4, #5 and #6 are dated more than one year apart.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff have been notified that fire safety trainings will take place at least 30 days prior to expiration dates.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3, #7, #8 and #9--- have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. The curriculum and instructor were not PQAS Certified. Staff person #2--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Staff person #2's date of training was 02/04/2019 (6 HRS) and needs the updated 10 HR training.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3, #7, #8 and #9 -- will have until February 18, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3, #7, #8 and #9--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, #7, #8 and #9--, staff person #3, #7, #8 and #9-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2-- will have until February 18, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 --- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2--, staff person #2-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have completed the necessary trainings.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On the teacher's desk in the Pre-School room was a bottle of hand sanitizer which stated, "Keep Out of the Reach of Children," which was accessible to children and not locked in a drawer or cabinet.

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.)
The hand sanitizer was moved to a locked drawer.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The facilities, water temperature was measured at 114 degrees which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance lowered the water temperature to 110 degrees.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In the children's restroom in the main hallway and Pre-School restrooms, lacked handwashing signs above the toilets.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing sign were placed above all toilets.
2021-12-07 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
2 letter of references were obtained and placed int he directors file.
2021-12-07 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The preschool room was observed having a hot water temperature of 120° F, exceeding the maximum hot water temperature of 110° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water tank was adjusted and turned down. The owner/director will inspect the hot water tank 2x per year.
2021-12-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The Early Learners child care space was observed having a hole in the wall plaster close to the reception window.

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.)
Painters tape was placed over the peeled tape until the painting is to be completed.
2021-12-07 Renewal 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.92(a)

Description: No portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: The school-age child care space was observed having a portable space heater for heating of the child care space.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The heating system is going to be installed by a HVAC company.

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