Grams Place INC is a certified child care center in South Park, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 35 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in South Park and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 67% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#3 of 7 centers in South Park
2
Core-safety citations
33
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 16, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
12
Health & medication
12
Records & paperwork
7
Background checks
2
Training & qualifications
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Dec 16, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility did not test the fire system within a 30 day window between 7/3/25 -8/5/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Fire detection system will be checked within 30 days each month”
Citation
Aug 13, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a damaged fence latch on a fence panel in the play space
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “A temporary fix has been placed to keep the damaged area of the fence inaccessible to children. We are currently waiting on a permanent fix from the fence company to have it permanently repaired”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 contains an NSOR clearance that was obtained late. It was due 11/16/24 and obtained 11/21/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “All clearances will be submitted within the 5 year time frame”
Citation
Dec 11, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed the following toxics accessible to children: cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet in the PS area; Eucerin labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf in the PS bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “All toxic materials and diaper creams will be kept inaccessible to children.”
Citation
Dec 11, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
Observed a lysol cleaning product stored next to food items in the infant area on a countertop.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Toxic materials will be kept separate from the areas where food is stored.”
Citation
Dec 11, 2024
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 for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. It was due 3/5/24 and obtained 3/7/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Staff will obtain a new health assessment in the proper time frame of every two years”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
Although inaccessible from children, multiple cleaning products were observed on a shelf above stacks of individual diapers in Younger Toddler area, which could cause contamination of the items below if leaking occurred.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “Cleaning solutions will be kept inside of a container on the top shelf to avoid any possibility of leakage onto diapers below.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1)
Immunization record in the file for Child #2 was dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “A current health assessment and immunization list is on file.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
In the Older Toddler room, an inhaler for Child #5 did not have the original container.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The box for the inhaler was obtained from the parent and will be kept with the medication.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
The health assessment on file for Staff #3 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “The employee will obtain a new physical with the information properly check marked for suitability to provide childcare in the space provided.”
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Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The initial health assessment on file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 3/14/22, is dated 12/23/22, more than 60 days after enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “A current health assessment and immunization list is on file.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The agreement on file for Child #2 and #4 does not include the child's date of admission
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “The date was obtained and entered properly on the forms.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the work address for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The addresses will obtained and entered onto the emergency contact forms.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The addresses for listed release persons were obtained and entered onto the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #2 are dated 4/13/23, more than 6 months prior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “The file was given to the parent for review and the appropriate signatures were obtained.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff #1 completed 2 of 12 hours of childcare training between annual training dates 9/15/22-9/15/23 and 10 hours of childcare training hours beyond the annual training dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The staff member will complete the correct amount of training as required and continue to do so yearly.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) who has resided out of state in previous five years. lacks a NSOR issued from the state where staff person #1 previously resided. The file for staff person #1 and staff person #4 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) contains an expired version of the disclosure statement, making it invalid. The file for staff person #2, who has been employed in a childcare taking position more than 45 days, lacks a NSOR. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Staff person #1 and #4 have signed updated agreements dated 1/20/2023. Staff person #2 will be removed from care with the children until such time that her NSOR clearance has been received. The out of state NSOR for staff person #1 has been obtained and placed in her file.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility emergency plan was not updated by 7/1/22 to include volunteer emergency preparedness training, drills, and continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The emergency plan has been updated to include language regarding volunteers and staff support workers along with staff in two locations of the plan that pertain to training and continuity of operations.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The hot water at the sink used by children for handwashing in the bathroom adjacent to the older toddler room measured at 116° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Due to this sink being closest to the origin of the hot water, we have placed a sign at this sink that it is only to be used for handwashing by staff. Children will not be permitted to use this sink for handwashing. They will use a separate sink nearby.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.102(e)
In the older toddler space, observed three rest mats which are torn at the corner, exposing the foam, which causes a potential choking hazard. In the older preschool space, observed four torn rest mats.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Torn mats were repaired or replaced to ensure foam was no longer accessible to children”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A plastic toy bin used by children was observed to be cracked, which creates a potential pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The plastic toy bin was immediately discarded.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The most recent health report on file for child #5, a young toddler, is dated more than six months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The most recent child health report was obtained from the doctor and is now on file.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Proof of an updated flu shot was obtained for child #4. A written email note was received from all other parents that their child/children would not be obtaining the flu shot for personal reasons.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
Observed a bottle of child's allergy medicine in the main classroom which has an expiration date of 7/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The allergy medicine was immediately discarded”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
Observed a bottle of infant Tylenol in the infant room which lacks written parental consent for administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The infant Tylenol was removed from the child's bin immediately.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Provider will obtain staff health assessments within every 24 months for all staff members”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The physicians address was added to the child's file immediately”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the work address of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “The work address for the parent was obtained and entered on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The two most recent updates to the emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #1 are dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2023): “Provider will have parents review emergency contact forms and agreements minimally every six months for changes or updates.”
Citation
Dec 7, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was 1 silver, metal "tie" from the fence to the pole, was unattached and poking into the play space, which created a cutting/scraping hazard for children in care
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2022): “We removed them and changed over to zip ties.”
Citation
Dec 7, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint / surface coating on a low particle board divider in back of the Young Toddler room, near the gate, accessible to children in care
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2021): “The peeling paint was covered with clear tape and will be repainted.”
Citation
Dec 7, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were a tractor riding toy with a crack, a bike with a pealing plastic on the seat area and the roll between the handles, a pink riding car with a crack and a play house with a crack accessible to children. This cracked creates pinching hazards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2021): “The bicycle was disposed of and other playground equipment was repaired using a plastic welder.”
Citation
Dec 7, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
There was Tylenol in the medication box in the older toddler room with an Expiration date of 7/7/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2021): “The expired tylenol was disposed of.”
Citation
Dec 7, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
A staff person in the infant room didn't washed the child hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2021): “A sign has been posted in the infant room near the changing table with instructions regarding proper diapering procedures. The staff was spoken to regarding the violation so it does not occur again.”
Citation
Dec 7, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The manual Fire Detection testing passed 30 days. 8/24/21-10/21/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2021): “The fire detection system will be tested within every 30 days.”
“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) | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $61.00 | $61.00 |
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
Capacity
53 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Mar 21, 2027
Operator
Grams Place INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:15 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(412) 854-9007
State certificate #
CER-00251065
Common questions
Has Grams Place INC 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 Dec 11, 2024 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contains an NSOR clearance that was obtained late. It was due 11/16/24 and obtained 11/21/24.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Grams Place INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Grams Place INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Grams Place INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 20, 2019. 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 Grams Place INC compare with other daycares in South Park?
It is #3 of 7 centers in South Park by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Grams Place INC last inspected?
Dec 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Grams Place INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for newborn, $69.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $67.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Grams Place INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Grams Place INC.
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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