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Abc Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center Llc

Erie, PA · Erie County
1405 W 21st St, Erie, PA 16502
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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1405 W 21st St
Erie, PA 16502
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259423
License Issued
Aug 5, 2026
Active Through
Aug 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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Abc Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center Llc is a Child Care Center in Erie PA. 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
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.114

Description: Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: According to staff, sometimes the preschool children go to the gym instead of going outside. On the day of inspection, the weather was sunny and ~ 60 degrees and the children went to the gym instead of going outside.

Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Preschool will ensure children get outside time every day, weather permitting.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1,2,3 and 4 contained the original financial agreement instead of the copy of the agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made and originals given to parents.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: At 10:40am a gallon container of milk was observed sitting on the hallway cubbies by the preschool room. Staff stated that it was the milk from breakfast that had not yet been returned to the kitchen.

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.)
Milk will be returned to the refrigerator after meals are finished.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains only one non-family written reference.

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.)
A second letter of reference was obtained for the employees file.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the school age space where toddlers were observed receiving care is missing scissors.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors were taken from school age cabinet, where they were left, and placed into the first aid kit.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the chain link fence of the outdoor play space ~18 protruding bolts causing a possible puncture hazard.

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.)
Maintenance sanded down the protruding bolts in the outdoor play area.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: Observed the portable sink in the diapering area in the Early Learners older toddler room was not operable due to not having a water tank installed.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clean water tank was filled and installed in Early Learner's portable sink.
2026-03-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Consecutive documentation of mandated reporter training for Staff #1 was dated 9/5/2020 and 10/4/2025, more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
Mandated reporter trainings will be completed prior to the expiration date.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room observed a container of prescription nystatin cream that was lacking the written instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cream was not used and was sent home with the parent. Mom was asked to only bring it back if she has the prescription.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person#1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed their mandated reporter training.
2025-11-25 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: The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a child abuse clearance obtained prior to the start date in a child care position as required under CPSL. The file does contain a current child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
A date in which the employee worked in the classroom will be documented in the file.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen which is not licensed child care space.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The kitchen area will not be used for childcare at any time. A gate will also serve as a barrier to the stove area.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen where a stove / oven was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The kitchen will no longer be used for child care. A safety gate is also in place.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The facility fire drill log identified that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/18/2025 which has exceeded 60 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admin logged the fire test log.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility fire test log identified that the most recent testing of the fire detection system was conducted on 9/18/25 which has exceeded 30 days.

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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director moved all the information over to the firedrill log.

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