Description: The Growing Place operates six sites in the West End, offering programs for children eight weeks to 12 years old. The Growing Place is nationally accredited and has been awarded the highest rating of four stars by the Keystone Stars program, a statewide quality initiative. Its early care and education centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Growing Place is also a United Way agency.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is a green chair with torn edges making it unable to be properly sanitized in the preschool 2 room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff in the preschool room taped the chair to cover the torn edges. In the future, equipment will be kept clean and in good repair. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN PLAY SET IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM WAS LOOSE. THE CORNERS OF THE MAT IN THE GYM WERE TORN MAKING IT UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) STAFF IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM TIGHTENED THE HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN PLAY SET. THE DIRECTOR DISCARDED THE MAT IN THE GYM. IN THE FUTURE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE TO TOYS AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED. |
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| 2017-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: NAP MATS IN TODDLER ROOM ARE TORN, RESULTING IN EXPOSED FOAM. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) TEARS IN NAP MATS WERE REPAIRED. IN THE FUTURE, WEEKLY CHECKS WILL BE DONE TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT USED BY CHILDREN IS IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2017-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON #1 DOES NOT HAVE A FBI CLEARANCE; STAFF #1 STARTED AT FACILITY ON 11/28/16 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) STAFF PERSON #1 PROVIDED FBI CLEARANCE. IN TEH FUTURE, FACILITY WILL COMPLY WITH ALL PARTS OF CPSL. |
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| 2017-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE ARE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH KINDERGARTEN ROOMS DOWNSTAIRS 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) CEILING TILES WILL BE REPLACED. IN THE FUTURE, MONTHLY CHECKS WILL BE DONE TO MAKE SURE ALL FACILITY SURFACES ARE IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
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denied my childs prescription in building. now my kid comes home with a rash in bad places... reported to psp