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Growing Grove Academy

Willow Grove, PA · Montgomery County
1015 N York Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090
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Quick Facts

Capacity
141 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 445-1000
1015 N York Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252346
License Issued
Apr 23, 2026
Active Through
Apr 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Growing Grove Academy is a Child Care Center in Willow Grove PA, with a maximum capacity of 141 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.162(c) - Not withheld as discipline Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(c)

Description: Not withheld as discipline

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 withheld food from a child that was not following directions and running around the classroom during mealtime.

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There shall be no staff in the facility withholding food from children as a form of discipline. Staff person #1 shall receive additional training on how to handle children with special needs and/or difficult behaviors.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b)

Description: Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During inspection, staff in room #1 did not wash and/or wipe off infant child's hands after diapering. In addition, staff in room #2 did not sanitize the changing table after diaper a young toddle child in the classroom.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A review of the diapering changing procedures and demonstration shall be provided at the facility next staff meeting where all staff shall be required to observed, demonstrate and sign attendance sheet.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record as required per regulations.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall provide the required health assessment with negative TB screening documented as required. Staff person #3 shall have health assessment with screening results documented in their record as required per regulations.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not have results from TB screening documented in their record at time of initial employment as required.

Correction Required: 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 person # 3 shall be required to provide results from recent TB screening to be documented in their record to confirm freedom from communicable disease.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff person in room#1 did not wash their hands after diapering child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff in all rooms including those in room #1 shall have a review of diapering procedures with emphasis on the hand-washing requirements.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person#4 only had 3 of the required 12 childcare training hours documented in their record.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 #4, shall completed all 12 hours of childcare training hours and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3, employed over 90 days did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training completed and documented in their record.

Correction Required: 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 person #3 shall complete required pediatric first aid & CPR training shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have proof of education documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions as AGS's at facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
Both staff persons #1 and #2 shall provide proof of education and it shall be documented in their records to help qualify them as AGS's at facility.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the refrigerator in room #1 did not have a thermometer inside to determine the temperature as required.

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.)
A working thermometer shall be place in the refrigerator in room #1 as required.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(c) - Name/address/phone release person/Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(c)

Description: Name/address/phone release person/Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child #1,2 and 3 did not have the address of release person documented on their children's emergency contact form. In addition, in rooms number #1 and #7, the emergency contact forms for all the children in care were not present in the childcare space.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms for all the children in care shall be present in the space where the children are in care.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, it was observed that the parents of child #1 did not provide written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1 shall be provide written permission for emergency medical care and administration for minor first aid on their child's emergency contact form.
2025-03-06 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 time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have a current state police clearance documented in their record. In addition, staff person #2 did not have required out of state clearances documented in their record.

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 & 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #1 & 2-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
By the completion on inspection, operator was able to obtain a current state police clearance for staff person #1. All required out of staff clearances shall be obtained for staff person #2 as required per regulations.
2024-10-23 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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