The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool · 390 Vineyard Way, #CER-00256864, West Grove
The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool is a certified child care center in West Grove, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 8 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 11 centers in West Grove and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On July 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection at approximately 10:15 am, staff person #1 was observed alone in front area childcare space with 6 children and the youngest, child #1 was a 1-year-old.
On July 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 has not completed a mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (07/07/2020).
On July 16, during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that a copy of reports of injury, death, or fire was retained in a file at the facility. Upon request the file was not produced.
On July 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, upon request a file was not produced for Staff person #3.
On 5/8/25, at time of inspection, a security blanket containing an attached plush toy was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant. Additionally, an infant was observed asleep in a crib located in the far back corner of the childcare space, preventing staff from properly supervising the sleeping infant from where the staff were positioned.
On 5/8/25, at time of inspection, an expired EpiPen belonging to Child #1 was observed in the facility.
During the inspection on 6/4/2024 four cribs in the Infants Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
During the inspection on 6/4/2024 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
“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) | $65.41 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.41 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.38 | — |
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 The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool 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 16, 2025 (staff ratios): “On July 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection at approximately 10:15 am, staff person #1 was observed alone in front area childcare space with 6 children and the youngest, child #1 was a 1-year-old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 9, 2018. 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 The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool compare with other daycares in West Grove?
It is #4 of 11 centers in West Grove by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.41 for newborn, $65.41 for infant, $64.38 for young toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Growing Place Childcare and Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Growing Place Childcare & Preschool 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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