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U-Gro Learning Centres

Hummelstown, PA · Dauphin County
1223 W End Ave, Hummelstown, PA 17036
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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1223 W End Ave
Hummelstown, PA 17036
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00221987
License Issued
Jun 7, 2024
Expired
Jun 7, 2025
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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About the Provider

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U-Gro Learning Centres is a Child Care Center in Hummelstown 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
2026-06-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, ground fabric used on the playground as a barrier for the mulch was ripped and sticking out of the ground causing a tripping hazard and exposing the rocks underneath at several locations. (Corrected on site by using fencing to block the entire playground). During the time of inspection, multiple spikey weeds were located on the playground. (Corrected on site)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The playground with mulch which has exposed ground fabric has been made inaccessible to children using temporary fencing to block the playground.
2026-06-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Penguin classroom did not have a nap mat chart labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Penguin classroom now has a nap mat chart is labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
2026-06-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the caterpillar classroom cots were not 2 feet apart. (Corrected on site)

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.)
Cots in the caterpillar classroom were moved to be 2 feet apart.
2026-06-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the Lamb classroom was missing child #1 emergency contact form who was present in the childcare space. During the time of inspection, the Monkey classroom was missing child #2 and #3 emergency contact forms who were present in the childcare space. During the time of inspection, the Monkey classroom was missing child #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13 emergency contact forms who were present in the childcare space.

Correction Required: 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 Lamb, Monkey, and Bear classrooms have emergency contacts for children receiving care in the space.
2026-06-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: A staff member in the Penguin classroom stated that a wipe is used for the children's hands after a diaper change.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children's hands will be washed before and after meals and snacks, after toileting, and after being diapered.
2026-05-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: Staff member #1 placed a child in the bathroom to calm down. This deescalation technique does not promote the development of skills, social competence or self-esteem.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Staff #1 shall complete required online training through Better Kid Care regarding building relationships with children and youth who challenge us.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 has completed a training, Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us on 6/4/26.
2026-04-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, 17 preschool children were present in the Tigers classroom. A staff person accounted for 8 of the 8 children in their care group. Staff person #1 accounted for 8 of the 9 children in their care group. One child was unaccounted for in staff person #1 care group.

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.)
Staff member number 1 will go through training provided by the director about primary care groups so that they will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Bears classroom had 5 broken baskets that were used for toy storage. (Corrected on site) During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Koala classroom had 2 broken baskets that were used for rattle storage. (Corrected on site) During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Caterpillar classroom had a shelf with visible dirt on it used for toy storage and a broken toy basket. During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Ladybugs classroom had a broken basket that was used for instrument storage. (Corrected on site) During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Penguin classroom had 2 broken baskets that were used for toy storage. (Corrected on site) The Penguins classroom had a climber in the classroom that had visible dirt and crumbs on it. (Corrected on site)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The baskets in the Bears, Koala, Ladybug, and Penguin classroom were removed at the time of inspection. The Caterpillar classroom shelf is now clean. The Penguins classroom climber was cleaned during the time of inspection.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Bears classroom did not have a nap mat chart labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Koala classroom did not have cribs labeled for children present in the classroom. (Corrected on site) During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Caterpillar classroom did not have a nap mat chart labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Ladybug classroom did not have a nap mat chart labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. (Corrected on site) During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Penguin classroom did not have a nap mat chart labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Butterfly classroom did not have a nap mat chart labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Owls classroom did not have a nap mat chart labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Bears, Caterpillar, Ladybug, Penguin, Butterfly, and Owl's classrooms now have nap mat charts labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. The Koala classroom cribs were labeled during the time of inspection.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 agreement does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. (Corrected on site)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 agreement now specifies the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 and child #9 do not have a child service report on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families will receive a child service report every 6 months for their child.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 parents did not receive the original 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.)
A parent will receive the original agreement. The facility will retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record will contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the Bear classroom was missing 4 emergency contacts for children receiving care in the space. During the time of inspection, the Koala classroom was missing 3 emergency contacts for children receiving care in the space. (Corrected on site) During the time of inspection, the Ladybug classroom was missing 1 emergency contact for children receiving care in the space. (Corrected on site) During the time of inspection, the Penguin classroom was missing 4 emergency contacts for children receiving care in the space. During the time of inspection, the Butterfly classroom was missing 9 emergency contacts for children receiving care in the space. During the time of inspection, the Owls classroom was missing 5 emergency contacts for children receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: 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 Bear, Koala, Ladybug, Penguin, Butterfly, and Owl's classroom have emergency contacts for children receiving care in the space.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #10 does not have an updated health assessment on file. The date of the previous health assessment is 2.19.2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed in the Penguin classroom that a child did not wash their hands before lunch. A staff member in the Penguin classroom stated that a wipe is used for the children's hands after a diaper change.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff person will ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

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