Gettysburgs Growing Place
Gettysburgs Growing Place is a certified child care center in Gettysburg, PA, with capacity for 138 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 9 centers in Gettysburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The file for staff person #1 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI clearance is dated 8/18/25 and the previous was dated 8/11/20.
It was observed in the Toddler B classroom a Magic Eraser placed on a shelf was not in its original container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed in the Preschool D classroom a Magic Eraser placed placed on a shelf was not in its original container or in a container that specifies the content.
It was observed in the all classrooms that the hot water accessible to children exceeded a temperature of 110° F. Temperature of water was measured at 120° F.
Upon inspection of the preschool D childcare space, it was found that the first aid kit was hanging in a location accessible to all children in care.
Upon inspection of the exterior play space, it was found that small rocks/pebbles with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to children at play on the infant/young toddler area.
Upon inspection of the preschool D childcare space, it was found that prescription medication was hanging in a location accessible to all children in care.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not defined.
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that fire alarm testing was conducted on 6.25.21, 7.15.21, 8.26.21, 9.17.21, 10.19.21, 11.16.21, 1.13.22, 2.14.22, 3.9.22, 4.18.22, 5.9.22 and therefore exceeded the required 30 day or less requirement on several occasions.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that specific accommodation plans for a lock-down type emergency were not defined.
“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 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
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 Gettysburgs Growing Place 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 30, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI clearance is dated 8/18/25 and the previous was dated 8/11/20.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gettysburgs Growing Place?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gettysburgs Growing Place since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Gettysburgs Growing Place’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 4, 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 Gettysburgs Growing Place compare with other daycares in Gettysburg?
It is #1 of 9 centers in Gettysburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gettysburgs Growing Place last inspected?
Jun 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gettysburgs Growing Place cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $55.20 for young toddler, $51.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Gettysburgs Growing Place?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Gettysburg Child Care Corporation.
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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