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Something To Grow On Edu

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5924 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
30 children
Age Range
6 mo. - 5 years
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 595-2140
5924 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253150
License Issued
Mar 15, 2026
Active Through
Mar 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
Keystone Star 3
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Something to Grow On Educational Center, Inc. (STGO) provides developmentally-appropriate programs for children aged 6 months to 5 years. STGO believes that each child is unique and therefore requires a program that stimulates their individuality.





The center provides activities that enable children to explore and enhance the child’s intellectual, creative, social, emotional, and physical development.

Additional Information:

Something to Grow On has a Children's Garden that helps children learn about nutritious eating and where these foods come from.  The children have harvested:  tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, spagetti squash and sage.  The children then took the harvest and prepared a meal via a cooking activity.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the toddler room did not contain a posted daily schedule.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The program immediately posted in the affected classroom. The schedule was reviewed with classroom staff to ensure they understand the daily routine and can follow it consistently. The schedule is now posted in a visible location in the classroom for staff, parents, and licensing review.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 4, did not know whom they were responsible for.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center immediately reviewed classroom staffing assignments to ensure staff members are consistently assigned to the same group of children. Staff were reminded of the importance of knowing the children in their care, including their names, needs, and any relevant information in their records.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include their date of admission on their agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded of the importance of completing all required sections of documentation, including signatures and dates, to ensure records are accurate and complete.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded of the importance of completing all required sections of documentation, including signatures and dates, to ensure records are accurate and complete.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded of the importance of completing all required sections of documentation, including signatures and dates, to ensure records are accurate and complete. The director reviewed the paperwork with the staff member responsible and confirmed that all required information has now been properly completed.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include a current copy of their shoot record.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately reviewed all children's files to identify the missing immunization records. The parents/guardians of the affected child(ren) were contacted and asked to provide the required immunization documentation
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the missing policy, the program immediately reviewed licensing regulations to identify the required updates that were not included. The policy has now been revised and added to the center's policy handbook. All staff members will review the updated policy to ensure understanding and implementation.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include acceptable verification of experience.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed the staff member's personnel file and confirmed that verification of experience was not on file. The staff member was contacted and asked to provide documentation verifying their previous work experience. Verification of experience will be obtained from the previous employer and placed in the employee's personnel file. The director will review the file to ensure all required documentation is complete.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not include a current physical or PPD.

Correction Required: 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.)
Immediately reviewed all staff files and identified the employees missing required health assessments and TB test documentation.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Th program immediately reviewed licensing regulations to identify the required policy that was not included. The policy has now been revised and added to the center's policy handbook. All staff members will review the updated policy to ensure understanding and implementatio
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, 5, did not include their annual emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency preparedness plan was reviewed in full with all staff, including procedures for fire evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place, relocation, and medical emergencies. Documentation of training attendance, including staff signatures and training date, has been placed in each employee's personnel file. Any newly hired staff will complete emergency plan training prior to working independently with children
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include their 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed all staff training records and identified staff members who were missing required training.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) - Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d)

Description: Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2-4, did not contain a current first aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. All facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until certification is renewed, those staff members will not be left alone with children and will work under the supervision of staff who are currently certified in First Aid and CPR. Once training is completed, copies of the certification cards will be placed in each employee's personnel file for documentation.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include their annual written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed personnel files and identified staff members who were missing evaluations. All affected staff have been scheduled for a formal performance evaluation.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed peeling paint on the wall by the mirror in the infant room. I observed peeling paint on the wall in the block area, library, and by the bathroom in the preschool room.

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.)
The area where peeling paint was observed was immediately addressed. The damaged paint was removed and the area was repaired and repainted using child-safe, non-toxic paint.

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