Growing Minds Learning Center LLC
Growing Minds Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Emmaus, PA, with capacity for 102 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 6 complaint investigations. The state cited 25 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Emmaus and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. State police clearances for staff # 1 and # 2 were in a pending status, they were incomplete.
First aid kit in the Honda Elite van was missing soap.
Files for children # 1 and # 5 did not contain an initial health assessment. File for child # 4 did not contain an updated health assessment.
Emergency contact forms for children # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain address of release persons. Emergency contact form for child # 4 did not contain telephone numbers for release persons.
On 4/7/26 during a complaint inspection 2 infants were observed sleeping in a bouncy seat and a boppy pillow. Staff admitted that they were asleep for over 10 minutes. One infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier strap attached and one infant was observed with a bib on while sleeping in the crib.
During complaint inspection it was reported that Staff # 1 was yelling in front of children, causing one child to wake up from a nap in distress. Staff # 1 was terminated due to the incident.
On 1/7/26 during a complaint inspection it was observed that the Pre-K and 2-year-old rooms did not have a daily schedule posted.
On 12/22/25 during a complaint inspection, staff # 1 admitted that while taking children to the bathroom for handwashing staff # 2 would be left out of ratio. This happened several times throughout the day.
On 12/22/25 during a complaint inspection, staff # 1 admitted that while taking children to the bathroom for handwashing staff # 2 would be left out of ratio. This happened several times throughout the day.
On October 16, 2025, a complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. At approximately 8:25 AM it was observed that there were 18 preschool aged children in the preschool room with 1 staff. A second staff did arrive at 8:30 AM. Staff reported that this is not the first time a room at the facility has been out of ratio recently.
On October 16, 2025, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and a can of Lysol, and a container of disinfecting wipes were found on a counter within reach of the children in the school age room.
On October 16, 2025, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and potentially hazardous food (cheese sticks, yogurt, and strawberries) were found on a cart in the preschool room. Staff reported that the food is put in the refrigerator at 8:45. Children begin arriving at 7:30.
On July 10, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted. A review of staff files found that Staff Person #1 resided outside Pennsylvania within the last 5 years and did not have clearances on file from that state. Staff person #1 has been working in a childcare position at the facility. (See code sheet for date of hire)
On July 10, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted. A review of staff files found that Staff Person #1 was fingerprinted for their FBI clearance after starting in a direct childcare position at the facility. There was no proof of request of the FBI clearance in the file of Staff Person #1. (See code sheet for date of hire)
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. In the toddler room, a bottle of spray-on hair detangler that said "keep out of reach of children" was found in a bin that was accessible to children. In the unlocked staff bathroom in the preschool room, a spray can of Glade deodorizer was found on a shelf that was within reach of the children.
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of children's files found that Child #1's file was missing health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information.
In the school age room, several outlets did not have protective covers.
There were no handwashing reminder signs in the bathrooms.
In the toddler room, a plastic bin containing toys had a cracked lid.
Staff person #1 has been working in a childcare position for more than 45 days without a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file.
There were several exposed bolts on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space.
Cribs in the infant room were closer than 2 feet on one side while children were in them napping.
The legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance secured at time of inspection.
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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 Growing Minds Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jul 27, 2026 (background checks): “Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. State police clearances for staff # 1 and # 2 were in a pending status, they were incomplete.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Growing Minds Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 6 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Growing Minds Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 14, 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 Growing Minds Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Emmaus?
It is #5 of 5 centers in Emmaus 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 Growing Minds Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Jul 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Growing Minds Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Growing Minds Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Growing Minds 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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