ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center LLC
ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Erie, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 26 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 26). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 58 centers in Erie and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The first-aid kit in the school age space where toddlers were observed receiving care is missing scissors.
Observed on the chain link fence of the outdoor play space ~18 protruding bolts causing a possible puncture hazard.
Observed the portable sink in the diapering area in the Early Learners older toddler room was not operable due to not having a water tank installed.
At 10:40am a gallon container of milk was observed sitting on the hallway cubbies by the preschool room. Staff stated that it was the milk from breakfast that had not yet been returned to the kitchen.
According to staff, sometimes the preschool children go to the gym instead of going outside. On the day of inspection, the weather was sunny and ~ 60 degrees and the children went to the gym instead of going outside.
The files for child #1,2,3 and 4 contained the original financial agreement instead of the copy of the agreement.
The file for staff person #1 contains only one non-family written reference.
Consecutive documentation of mandated reporter training for Staff #1 was dated 9/5/2020 and 10/4/2025, more than 60 months apart.
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a child abuse clearance obtained prior to the start date in a child care position as required under CPSL. The file does contain a current child abuse clearance.
Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen which is not licensed child care space.
Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen where a stove / oven was accessible to the children.
In the Toddler room observed a container of prescription nystatin cream that was lacking the written instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
The facility fire drill log identified that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/18/2025 which has exceeded 60 days.
The facility fire test log identified that the most recent testing of the fire detection system was conducted on 9/18/25 which has exceeded 30 days.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet)
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The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet), who has lived in North Carolina during the previous 5 years, is lacking the out of state clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position.
The letter provided to parents regarding the facility emergency procedures does not include plans for lock down and does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.
Observed the only space licensed as play space for the infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children is being used as child care space for the school aged children and is not available for use as play space.
Observed toddler and school aged children using an unlicensed outdoor grassy area behind the facility building as play space.
Observed an exposed and protruding bolt at the base of a toilet in the bathrooms off of the gym play space.
Four chairs being used by school aged children in the gym play space contained fraying fabric on the back of the seats.
The refrigerator in the kitchen is lacking a thermometer.
Observed apples sitting out on the counter in the kitchen. According to staff the apples had been purchased a few days prior.
Observed the textured paint on the floor in the indoor play space is peeling and chipping in 2 observed areas which are accessible to the children in care.
Observed the textured paint on the floor in the indoor play space is peeling and chipping in 2 observed areas which are accessible to the children in care. Children who are still placing objects in their mouth have access to the chipped paint.
Observed in the older toddler classroom prescription ointment that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it's use was intended and was lacking the written instructions for administration from the prescriber. The medication log identified that the ointment had been applied to a child in care.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
About this center
Common questions
Has ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations 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 Nov 25, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a child abuse clearance obtained prior to the start date in a child care position as required under CPSL. The file does contain a…” 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 Preschool & Childcare Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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 Preschool & Childcare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 16, 2026. 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 Preschool & Childcare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Erie?
It is #15 of 58 centers in Erie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center LLC last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare.
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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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