Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC
Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Mountville, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (4 of 13). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #63 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The purpose of the Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was done for "Volunteer" and not for "Employment" as required for a staff person.
The health report for Child #1 did not include documentation of the Hep-A vaccine having been administered and the child was still attending the facility.
There was no documentation of the Hep-A vaccine having been administered for Child #1 and there was no medical or parental written, signed and dated Exemption Statement on file.
There was no Medication Log completed by the parent, for medication at the facility for Child #2, therefore there was no signed, written parental consent for the medication to be administered.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of childcare experience and education, prior to working at the facility as an Aide.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR.
Staff person #1 has been acting as an assistant group supervisor without the required verification of two years of experience with children on record. Staff person #1 has verification of a high school diploma on record.
Staff person #1's time between emergency plan training exceeded the permitted annual timeframe. The last documented emergency plan training was in December of 2023.
The facility's emergency plan and the letter to the parents about the emergency plan did not provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. (corrected during inspection)
It was observed, in the bathroom on the left, that the knobs behind the toilet (accessible to children) were covered in rust. (corrected during inspection).
The facility's emergency plan and the parent letter about the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers. (corrected during inspection).
The facility's emergency plan and the letter to the parents about the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility. (corrected during inspection).
There was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in the first room on the left (corrected during inspection).
“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) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $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 Up Together Group Childcare 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 Jul 31, 2026 (background checks): “The purpose of the Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was done for "Volunteer" and not for "Employment" as required for a staff person.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, 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 Up Together Group Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?
It is tied for #63 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC last inspected?
Jul 31, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Growing Up Together Group Childcare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Growing Up Together Group Childcare 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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