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Love Grows Child Development Center LLC

2825 N Broad St # 27, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Love Grows Child Development Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 44 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 82% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 23, 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

Records & paperwork 11
Emergency preparedness 11
Building & playground safety 7
Training & qualifications 6
Health & medication 5
Transportation 2
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the…”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2,STAFF #3, staff #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF#6 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1,staff #2,staff# 3,staff #4, staff #5 and and staff #6 trained in emergency planning for the facility.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the exterior exit from the rear yard had a lock on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Provider will remove the lock from the exterior gate door in the yard.(Lock removed by provider while on site.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.102(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was a sliding board/climbing toy that is in disrepair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Provider will remove the sliding board/climbing toy from the outdoor play area.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment(the one on file is dated 9/18/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Provider will obtain an updated physical form for child #2 and place it in the child's file.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1(date of admission: 6/10/24) does not include a record of immunizations and the child is still enrolled at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will obtain the immunization records for child #1, child #2 and child #3. Children will be dismissed from care until their immunization records are received”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not have TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will obtain tb results for staff #5.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants to include how they will be transported in the event of an emergency.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a lock down.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the specific procedures in the event of a lock down to include the area of the lockdown, if the facility moves to a specific area.”
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Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or how children are to get from the facility to the relocation area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the specific procedures required in the event of an evacuation or relocation and an address how the facility will transport children when relocating them to another location.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Provider will obtain a health report for child #1.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include mandated reporter training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provider will ensure that staff #3 takes mandated reporter training and places a copy in the staff file.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative, reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2 and child #4 did not include a child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Provider will complete a child service report for child #1, child #2 and child #4.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #3, does not have the phone number and address for the physician on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Provider will put the address and phone number for the physician on the emergency contact form for child #3.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2,staff #4 and staff #5 did not include two non family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will obtain two non family references for staff #2,staff #4 and staff #5”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #6 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #6 take the required 12 hrs of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in their staff file.”
Core safety May 2, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired 2023, did not contain a completed FBI clearance, NOSR certification, mandated reporter training, & a signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff 2 has completed the FBI Clearance, mandated reporter training and has a signed disclosure statement. Staff 2 has submitted an application for NSOR certification and is waiting for the certificate.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for contacting the parents during or after the emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The facility emergency plan has been updated to include a method for contacting parents during or after the emergency.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been reviewed within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The facility emergency plan has been updated to include documentation of each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on the file at the facility.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff 2 and 5 have received training for the emergency plan.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During my inspection I observed that the facility's outdoor play space surfaces was not being kept clean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The outdoor play space surfaces has been cleaned.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During my inspection I observed that staff 2, did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff 2 will take a training for diapering.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The emergency plan has been updated to include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The facility has conducted their annual emergency drill. The drill was conducted on 05/17/24.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The director has sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local traffic safety letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The local traffic safety letter has been updated and notified the local traffic safety authorities of our use of pedestrian routes around the child care facility.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “The required policy changes have been updated and posted in our facility.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not have their annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff 1-5 have completed the annual Fire Safety training.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their health & safety training, & 1, 2, 4, 5, did not include their 1 hour updated health & safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff 2 and 3 have completed the health and safety training. Staff 1,2,4and 5 have compled their 1 hour updated health and safety training.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not include their annual written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff 5 has received their annual written evaluation.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3-6, did not include a (CRS) child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Child 1, 3-6 have received a child service report.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Child 1 and 2 files have been updated to include the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-6, did not have an updated emergency contact sheet or an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Child 1-6 have received updated emergency contact sheet and agreement form.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff files have been updated to include acceptable verification of experience, education or training.”
Citation May 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 5, did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Staff 3 and 5 have completed 12 hours of child care training.”
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, the unused electrical outlets at right of the entrance to the open bay area did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children in the child care space.”
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, there was excess foliage throughout the outside play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “The operator will inspect the outside play area surface daily and clear the foliage fifteen minutes prior to our scheduled outside recreation.”
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, child #1 bottle was not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “The operator has provided the provisional employee with the regulation for labeling disposable nursers and bottles. The operator demonstrated proper labeling for each child.”
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, the director could not provide a written record of manual testing of the fire detection system every 30 days or documentation of testing by a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “The Director has obtained a written Fire Alarm System Certificate for the fire detection system by a fire safety professsional from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.”
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “The director continues obtained required documentations for staff person #1 to meet the components listed on the Child Care Staff Data Sheet in which has been placed in the staff person's file.”
Citation Aug 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/23/22, THERE WAS EXPOSED WIRE HANGING AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Exposed wire was secured to ceiling.”
Citation Aug 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/23/22, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHILE IN CARE AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Emergency contact information has been updated for child #1 and present in child care space.”

“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) $67.83 $55.72
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.40 $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.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $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

Capacity 33 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 1, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Love Grows Child Development Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–11:59 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 227-7650
State certificate # CER-00257538
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Common questions

Has Love Grows Child Development Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 2, 2024 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired 2023, did not contain a completed FBI clearance, NOSR certification, mandated reporter training, & a signed disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Love Grows Child Development Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Love Grows Child Development Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Love Grows Child Development Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 1, 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 Love Grows Child Development Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Love Grows Child Development Center LLC last inspected?

Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Love Grows Child Development Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.40 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Love Grows Child Development Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Love Grows Child Development Center 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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