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Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR

615 N 68th St, Philadelphia, PA 19151 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 122 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
12 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jul 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Sep 13, 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 7
Building & playground safety 2
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 7/17/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 and child #2 did not have an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The provider reviewed the agreement form with the enrolling parent. The provider placed the completed updated agreement for in the individual child's records.”
Core safety Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/2/24, it was noted that staff persons #1 lacked evidence of out-of-state clearances in their records. Staff person #1 and have resided in the state of Maryland within the last five years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The admin team will review all staff documents, prior to the staff start date. Staff person #1, who lacked evidence of the out of state clearance in their individual records. Staff person #1 has been removed until their clearance from the state of MD returns and will be emailed to certification rep.”
Citation Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 9/2/24, during the renewal inspection, classroom #1 rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2024): “The classroom teacher labeled all the rest equipment. During the renewal inspection, each piece of rest equipment was marked with a specific child's name.”
Citation Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
On 9/2/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a posted daily activity schedule in the school age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “/The after-school schedule was posted on the wall in the after-school space. A photo of the posted schedule in the childcare space was sent to the certification rep. 9/11/24.”
Citation Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On 9/2/24, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not have evidence of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released to on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “All missing signatures and dates were added to the student's files, along with the names of the emergency contacts on the agreement forms.”
Citation Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On 9/2/24, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 did not have evidence of the dates of application, admission of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “All dates of the child's admission are put on the agreement form. The directors, Nota G. will be responsible and will make sure that all the student files have all the information necessary and all signatures are in place prior to the student starting.”
Citation Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 9/2/24, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have evidence of the address and #3 did not have evidence of the telephone number the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “All the information regarding the missing information of the child's physician was completed on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 9/2/24, during the renewal inspection, child #4 did not have evidence of the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The missing insurance information and policy number were updated and completed on the emergency contact.”
Citation Sep 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 9/2/24, during the renewal inspection, child #4 did not have evidence of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The address of the designated released person was added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WINDOWSILL IN THE SECON FLOOR SCHOOL AGE ROOM ON THE RIGHT HAS DIRT, DUST AND SPIDERWEBS ON IT AND AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2022): “We will make sure that every single room, even the ones that are not being used, will be thoroughly cleaned.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TRASH CAN LID IS BROKEN IN THE FIRST BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR THE YOUNG SCHOOL AGE ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2022): “We bought a new trash can, that replaced the broken one. The old one was trashed.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY IS TRANSPORING CHILDREN IN A 15 PASSENGER VAN,\.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “We stopped using the 15 passenger Van since September 13. We have been using a 5-passenger vehicle, under the daycare insurance, until our bus is fixed.”

“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) $68.00 $56.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.00 $53.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $50.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.00 $47.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $55.00 $45.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $55.00 $45.00

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

Capacity 122 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 11, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Together We Grow And Prosper Learning CTR LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 477-3535
State certificate # CER-00260330
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Common questions

Has Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR 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 Sep 2, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 9/2/24, it was noted that staff persons #1 lacked evidence of out-of-state clearances in their records. Staff person #1 and have resided in the state of Maryland within the last five…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 11, 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 Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR last inspected?

Jun 11, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Together We Grow and Prosper Learning CTR?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Together We Grow And Prosper Learning CTR 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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