Grow and Learn Educational CTR LLC
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
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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.
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.
The first-aid kits in two classrooms did not contain the seven items as required by regulations.
There was a broken toilet in the preschool classroom at the time of inspection.
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.
During time of inspection, the bathroom next to room # 3 did not have lidded trash care and there was a diaper being disposed inside.
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.
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.
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.
During time of inspection, cleaning disinfectant wipes were being stored in an unlocked cabinet in the bathrooms in both rooms# 3 and #4.
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.
During time of inspection, the emergency phone numbers were not posted next to or on the telephones in facility.
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.
During time of inspection, the bathroom & diapering area in room #1 did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
“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
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.
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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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