ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC
ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Bradford, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in McKean County and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed that three children were behind tables and shelving with blankets over their heads during nap time leaving them not able to see, hear or assess.
It was observed that two infants were sleeping in the same crib.
In the preschool room, it was observed shaving cream, aerosol mod podge and Alka seltzer tablets that were labeled "keep out of reach of children", in the arts and crafts cupboard.
It was observed that large foam blocks in the toddler room had bite marks and pieces missing posing a choking hazard.
The refrigerator thermometer in the kitchen was not working on the day of inspection.
The Agreement on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not have documentation to specify the services that are to be considered extra.
It was observed that the children's files were in a file cupboard that did not have a locking system.
The Pre School-Aged Room's First aid kit was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children.
The first aid certificates on file for staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation that the class included pediatric first aid.
In the infant's room, a Wi-FI box located above the pack and play needed to be better secured which posed a risk of injury. In the Pre-School Room, a pair of adult scissors and a box of thumbtacks were observed in the Preschool teacher's top, right-hand desk drawer which posed a puncture and cutting risk as they were accessible to children.
On the teacher's desk in the Pre-School room was a bottle of hand sanitizer which stated, "Keep Out of the Reach of Children," which was accessible to children and not locked in a drawer or cabinet.
The facilities, water temperature was measured at 114 degrees which was accessible to children.
In the children's restroom in the main hallway and Pre-School restrooms, lacked handwashing signs above the toilets.
A bookshelf in Early Learners Room near the main door, the front right corner is cracked which poses a pinch point or splinter hazard.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #1, #4, #5 and #6 are dated more than one year apart.
Staff persons #3, #7, #8 and #9--- have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. The curriculum and instructor were not PQAS Certified. Staff person #2--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Staff person #2's date of training was 02/04/2019 (6 HRS) and needs the updated 10 HR training.
The preschool room was observed having a hot water temperature of 120° F, exceeding the maximum hot water temperature of 110° F.
The Early Learners child care space was observed having a hole in the wall plaster close to the reception window.
The school-age child care space was observed having a portable space heater for heating of the child care space.
The file for staff #1 lacked two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $60.00 | $35.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $30.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $30.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $30.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 18, 2025 (supervision): “It was observed that three children were behind tables and shelving with blankets over their heads during nap time leaving them not able to see, hear or assess.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 26, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in McKean County?
It is #2 of 6 centers in McKean County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC last inspected?
Dec 12, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ABC Grow With Me Childcare LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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