Grow Together Learning Center
Grow Together Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 11 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 37 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (11 of 37). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. The content of records for Staff #1 did not include an annual emergency plan review.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. The content of records for Staff #1 did not complete an annual fire safety training.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #2 file. Staff's #2 content of records contained the incorrect FBI clearance.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1 file. Staff's #1 content of records contained an expired Health Assessment.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1 file. Staff's #1 content of records contained had an expired Fire Safety Training.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #2 file. Staff's #2 content of records contained did not contain the required Health and safety training.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #file. Staff's #2content of records did not contain a required mandating reporting training certificate.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment including TB results.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not send to the local municipality and the county emergency agency.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's # 1 content of records. Staff #1 content of records did not include 12 hours of trainings.
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3 content of records. Staff's #3 content of records did not include a State Police or FBI Clearance.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not annually updated.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. The content of records of Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain an initial emergency plan.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and observed the wall with peeled paint in the Indoor Gym room.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facilly and observed the surface of the sink is loose.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment including TB results.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not send to the local municipality and the county emergency agency.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include two written letters of references.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's # 1 content of records. Staff #1 content of records did not include 12 hours of trainings.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Pediatric First Aid Training within 90 days of hire.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.
During a renewal inspection on 7/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1, Child's #2, and Child's #3 Fee Agreement. Child's #1, Child's #2 and Child's #3 Fee Agreement did not have the date of Admission.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #3 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy coverage and policy number. Child's # 3 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #2 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the release of person's address and phone number
At the time of file review on 3/15/24, The record for Staff person #1 (hire date see code sheet), did not include a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance. The record included a Department of Education FBI clearance which is not acceptable. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).
At the time of file review on 3/15/24, staff person #1 did not provide evidence that Emergency Plan training was received. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).
At the time of file review on 3/15/24, the record for staff person #1, did not include required two written nonfamily references. Staff person #2, provided one nonfamily reference at the time of review. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).
At the time of file review on 3/15/24, CPR reviewed was not acceptable. The CPR did not include Pediatric CPR/ Pediatric First Aid. It was not an approved training or conducted by a PQAS approved instructor. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).
During the initial inspection conducted on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1, (hire date see code sheet), did not include an FBI fingerprint clearance, Mandated Reporter training and National Sex Offender Registry training.
During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, protective receptacle covers were missing from the main (room #1), located under staff desk in the front main childcare space.
During Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, Room #2 childcare space, First Aid kit was not equipped with all First Aid kit items, such as (e.g. Scissors, gloves, band-aids, gauze, tweezers, tape and soap).
During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for Staff #1 and 2, did not include an initial health assessment.
During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, the facility file did not include comprehensive general liability insurance.
During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1, did not include verification of emergency plan training.
During the initial inspection conducted on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2, did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person, for the position performing (primary staff person).
During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2, did not include two written nonfamily references.
During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, staff person #1 shall complete professional development in the following topics (Pediatric first-aid/CPR training, Mandated reporter training and Health and Safety training).
“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.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.55 | $39.36 |
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 Together Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Apr 7, 2026 (background checks): “During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #2 file. Staff's #2 content of records contained the incorrect FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Grow Together Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Grow Together Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Grow Together Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 27, 2024. 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 Together Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Grow Together Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Grow Together Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Grow Together Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Grow Together Learning Center 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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