Discover Learn and Grow Center is a certified child care center in Bristol, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 51 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 51). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 9 centers in Bristol and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Certification rep observed a hole on the wall near the computers
Certification rep observed chipped paint on the blue wall by the kitchen area and on the wall near the green wall
Fee agreement for child 1 and 3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Emergency contact for child 3 did not specify work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact dated 7-21-25 and fee agreement dated 7-20-25 for child 2 were expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing out of state clearance for New Jersey. NSOR for staff 2 was expired (dated 2-12-2020), Staff 6 was missing state police and child abuse, Staff (Volunteer) 7 was missing child abuse. Mandated reporter for staff 5 was expired (dated 7-3-2020). Staff 5 was missing disclosure statement.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed 34 children grouped together with 4 teachers. The youngest child in the group was 4 months and the oldest child was 11 years old.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was updated 7-1-24.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing physical and TB. Physical for staff 4 was expired (dated 3-28-22)
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During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing education from their file.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 and 2 were missing child service report (CSR)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 (8-18-24) was expired. Fee agreement for child 1 (8-11-24) and 2 (5-2-22) were expired
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 6 were missing 2 years experience. Staff 5 was missing 1 year experience.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 clock hours of child care training.
During unannounced visit certification rep observed 13 children with one staff sitting a table. The age of the youngest child was 2. (Staff corrected ratio)
During unannounced visit certification an infant sitting on a bouncer. The bouncer was inside a playpen. The child's teacher, staff 1 was sitting about 1-2 feet away from the playpen.
Certification rep observed staff 2 put the child in time out (Child was sat in a chair alone and away from the group).
During unannounced visit, certification rep observed diaper cream in bathroom and a gallon of Mistolin in the kitchen area.
During unannounced visit certification rep observed diaper cream accessible in the bathroom
During unannounced visit certification rep observed plaster on the blue wall, chipped paint on the blue near the kitchen (dramatic play) in the bathroom behind the trashcan.
The climbing equipment was not installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.
During unannounced visit certification rep checked the fire extinguishers. The tag on the fire extinguisher showed last date serviced was 10/2023.
During the unannounced inspection on 6/20/2023 1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers and 1 preschool aged child was observed in care with two staff persons and one person who was identified as a person training to be a staff but was not counted int he ratio. The children were still awake and in the process of getting ready for nap time.
Child #1 was observed sleeping in a swing.
During the unannounced inspection on 6/20/2023 children unlabeled pack and plays and nap time mats were observed at the facility. Children were observed sitting on mats and using pack and plays that were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Facility person #1 was observed in the facility having contact with the children. Individual #1 was identified as a person who is training to be a staff but not counted in the ratio. Facility person #1 did not have a file.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the immunization record for child # 3 did not include the MMR.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency plan did not provide for accommodation for infants in care.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the operator did not have verification /documentation log that a drill was held in the emergency plan as required.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for staff persons # 2 did not include the one-hour health and safety update.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency contact form for child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency contact form for child #1 and Child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for child # 1 and #2 did not include the addresses for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the unannounced inspection on 12/7/2022 Staff person #1 did not have an FBI Clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #3 Did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff person #4 did not have and NSOR on file and Staff person #5 had an expired PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance on file at the facility.
Staff person #2 did not have the required health and safety training - Get Started in Center based care Building Blocks to quality care training on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 Staff person #3 did not have an NSOR on file at the facility. Staff person#4 did not have an FBI clearance or NSOR on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #8 did not have an NSOR or FBI clearance on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 staff persons #4 #6 #7 and #8 did not have verification that they have received training in the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the utility closet located across from the children's bathroom was unlocked.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 a high chair was observed in use with a broken buckle on the safety strap.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 staff persons #1 #5 and #8 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant from the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the Child #1 #2 and #3 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22 the staff persons # 1 #2 #3 and #9 did not have verification of fire safety training and have been employed for over a one year period.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 Staff persons #1 #3 #5 and #9 (ALL employed beyond 90 days) did not have verification "Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" training.
During the renewal inspection on 2/26/22 staff persons # 4 #5 #6 and #7 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22 the operator did not have verification of the Occupancy permit as required.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.26 | $54.95 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.90 | $50.11 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.41 | $47.29 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.26 | $43.46 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.89 | $31.07 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.89 | $31.07 |
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 Discover Learn and Grow Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Aug 5, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing out of state clearance for New Jersey. NSOR for staff 2 was expired (dated 2-12-2020), Staff 6 was missing state police and child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Discover Learn and Grow Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Discover Learn and Grow Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Discover Learn and Grow Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 30, 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 Discover Learn and Grow Center compare with other daycares in Bristol?
It is #5 of 9 centers in Bristol by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Discover Learn and Grow Center last inspected?
Jun 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Discover Learn and Grow Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.26 for infant, $63.90 for young toddler, $62.41 for older toddler, $58.26 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Discover Learn and Grow Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Discover Learn And Grow Center.
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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