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Way To Grow Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
W Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 820-3187
W Maplewood Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00251211
License Issued
Apr 12, 2026
Active Through
Apr 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Way To Grow Llc is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-23 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/8/26 the file record for child#1 did not include a signed child service report/observation.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the file record for child #1 to include a signed child service report/observation.
2025-12-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/8/26 the file records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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.)
The provider updated the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 on 1/9/2026 to include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2025-12-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/8/26 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

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.)
The provider updated the emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 on 1/9/2026 to include the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
2025-12-23 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/8/26 the file record for child#4 did not include a review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for child #4 to include a review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2025-12-23 Renewal 3280.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 1/8/2026 facility person #2 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a file record established (did not have the required documentation).

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #2 is not employed at Way to Grow Nursery School.
2025-12-23 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/8/26 the file record for staff person #1 did not include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the file record staff person #1 to include emergency plan training during the inspection.
2025-12-23 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/8/26 facility person #2 was observed coming into direct contact with children and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, NSOR, mandated reporter training and a signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 -- may not work in a child care 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 #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #2 was removed from providing direct child care at the COB 1/8/26. Facility person#2 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (mandated reporter training).

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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. 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.
2025-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.192(1) - Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(1)

Description: Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/21/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #1 will be updated to include the name, address, and telephone number of the facility person.
2025-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/21/25 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain and add verification of staff person #1's age to the file.
2025-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/21/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will ensure that staff person #1 completes emergency plan training and that the training record is updated in the file.
2025-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/21/2025 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of 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.)
The provider will obtain and add the necessary verification of child care experience, education, and training for staff person #1 to the file.
2024-12-20 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/16/25 the file records for child #3 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreement form for child #3 will be completed and signed by both the operator and the parent. A copy of the signed form will be placed in the child's file, and procedures will be implemented to ensure all future records are complete and up-to-date.
2024-12-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/16/25 the file record for child # 3 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

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.)
The agreement specifying the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week for child #3 will be completed and added to the child's file. The operator will ensure that all future agreements clearly outline the fee structure and are signed by both the operator and the parent.

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