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Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC

250 A Geiger Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 154 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citation May 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Supervision 2
Training & qualifications 2
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 12, 2025 Inspection Supervision
In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(a)(2)
The facility swimming pool, located in the rear of the building; used by children. The gate was not locked at the time of inspection on 5/12/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The director locked the gate.”
Core safety Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Supervision
In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(a)(2)
At the time of inspection on 6/14/24, the lock on the gate at the in-ground pool, used by facility children did not meet the requirements/type per DHS-OCDEL regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “The lock was changed. A large pad lock is on the fence securing access to the pool.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces/Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)/3270.75(c)
The first-aid kits in two classrooms did not contain the seven items as required by regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “The missing items were replaced.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
There was a broken toilet in the preschool classroom at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “The toilet will be repaired.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of inspection, the Lattus fencing on the outside deck area used for outdoor play was damaged in two areas and in need of repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2023): “The fencing on the deck area shall be repaired and there shall be no visible hazards in facility.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
During time of inspection, the bathroom next to room # 3 did not have lidded trash care and there was a diaper being disposed inside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “The trash can in the bathroom shall be replaced with a lidded can as required.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During time of inspection, the children in room #2 and room #4 did not have the children assigned to the appropriate cots that were labeled on the cot list that was posted in the classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “All sleep equipment shall be sanitized and assigned to specific children. The corresponding cot list shall be documented and posted to ensure proper cot assignments as followed of daily individual use.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, Staff person#1 who has worked at facility over 90 days and did not have required health & safety training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall complete required health & safety training and it shall be documented in their record as required.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have evaluation of high school diploma which was issued outside of the USA which is needed to help qualify her for her position at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “The high school diploma for staff person #1 shall be sent for evaluation and shall be submitted/documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During time of inspection, cleaning disinfectant wipes were being stored in an unlocked cabinet in the bathrooms in both rooms# 3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Cleaning wipes have been move to a shelfing area that is inaccessible to the children until locks can be installed on the bathroom cabinets in both rooms #3 and #4.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During time of inspection, one of the windows on the right side in room #3 did not have an adaption to limit the window from opening 6 or fewer inches as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Window shall be locked shut until maintance is able to install an adaptation to prevent the window from being able to open over 6 inches as required.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During time of inspection, the emergency phone numbers were not posted next to or on the telephones in facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “A print out with all of the required emergency phone numbers present shall be placed next to all of the telephones in the facility.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During time of inspection, observed one of the steps leading to room #7 (lower street level) was not level and could be a tripping hazard for children and/or staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “The step shall be repaired to level it out and prevent it from being a tripping hazard.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
During time of inspection, the bathroom & diapering area in room #1 did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “A lidded waste receptacle shall be placed in the diapering/bathroom areas in room #1 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.) $50.00 $38.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.00 $38.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $38.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $48.00 $36.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $46.00 $36.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $46.00 $36.00

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 154 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Mar 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Grow And Learn Educational CTR LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 904-6277
State certificate # CER-00256553
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Common questions

Has Grow and Learn Educational CTR 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 May 12, 2025 (supervision): “The facility swimming pool, located in the rear of the building; used by children. The gate was not locked at the time of inspection on 5/12/25.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Mar 6, 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 Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC last inspected?

Apr 24, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $48.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Grow And Learn Educational CTR 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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