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Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC

136 Jaycee Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904 · Cambria County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC is a certified child care center in Johnstown, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 18). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 19 centers in Johnstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #3 of 19 centers in Johnstown
3 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9
Health & medication 3
Staff ratios 2
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1
Building & playground safety 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 18, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff #1 had documentation of the FBI clearance completed after their first day in care with children due to the fact it was dated 8-27-26 (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “self correcting”
Citation Sep 18, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file of staff #2 had an invalid health assessment at the time of initial hire due to the fact is was dated 10-23-24 which was more than 12 months prior to their start date (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “self correcting”
Citation Sep 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
At the time of the inspection, it was reported that staff #2 was the director. However, there was no documentation to support staff #1, identified as the director is present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “self correcting. New Director for site.”
Citation Sep 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection, there were not child service reports completed every 6 months for children #1 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Discussions with Director, Owner, and Curriculum Specialist to determine policy and movement to online AIM assessment as well as internal trainings and procedures for ensuring tracking.”
Citation Sep 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Form signed by parent. Director trained on needing to obtain signatures and not initials on this section of the form.”
Citation Sep 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Form signed by parent. Director trained on needing to obtain signatures and not initials on this section of the form.”
Core safety May 13, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Staff #1 left staff #2 alone in the infant/toddler room with 7 infants to open the door at the main entrance for a visitor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “All staff at center were trained on processes for answering the door as well as ratio compliance.”
Core safety May 13, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
Staff #3 left staff #4 alone with 3 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers in the toddler space to open the door at the main entrance for a visitor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “All staff at center were trained on processes for answering the door as well as ratio compliance.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Based on the fire detection testing log, the system was last tested on 12-16-25. Therefore, it was 31 days since the system was last tested at the time on the inspection on 1-16-26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “The smoke detectors will be checked and documented on the fire detection testing log.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)/3270.182(1)
The file of child #1 lacked a health assessment completed and signed by a medical professional. The document in the file was completed by the parent with the child's vaccination record from the medical portal attached.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The Director will be re-trained on required documentation needed for child files as set forth by DHS. The Director will obtain the required information from the child's parent.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment. Furthermore, staff #1 was observed caring for children during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The Director will be retrained on DHS requirements for new hires and the paperwork required in order for staff to work at the facility. Staff #1 will not work with children again until the health assessment is completed.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.182(2)
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The Director will be retrained on required BWMG and DHS paperwork to be completed for child enrollments to ensure compliance. The Director will obtain the required signature for the agreement for child#3.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The Director will be retrained on the requirements of the Emergency Contact form, including ensuring the complete addresses are listed for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released prior to the child's first day of enrollment. Child #2 form is now complete. The Director…”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection, there were not copies of the emergency contact form for children #4, #5, and #6 who were observed in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The Director will be re-trained on BWMG processes to ensure all required paperwork is finalized prior to the child starting and also placed in the emergency contact binders at the Richland location prior to the child's first day. The missing emergency contact forms will be placed in the emergency…”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the inspection, there was not an emergency transportation plan posted in the pre school room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2025): “The Director will be re-trained on DHS requirements regarding emergency transportation plan information and posting requirements. This was corrected and posted on 11/5/25.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file of staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The Director will be retrained on DHS requirements for new hires and the paperwork required in order for staff to work at the facility. Staff #1 now has 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan lacked a location to evacuate away from the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Updated relocation.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of the inspection, the facility lacked liability insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Obtained liability insurance.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 42 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 5, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 12, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning CTR Richland LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00248542
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Common questions

Has Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Sep 18, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff #1 had documentation of the FBI clearance completed after their first day in care with children due to the fact it was dated 8-27-26 (see LIS code sheet).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 12, 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 Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC compare with other daycares in Johnstown?

It is tied for #3 of 19 centers in Johnstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC last inspected?

Sep 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Richland LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning CTR Richland LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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