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Watch Em Grow LLC II

4931 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 · Cumberland County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Watch Em Grow LLC II is a certified child care center in Mechanicsburg, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 35 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 35). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #19 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg
5 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
9 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found May 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jan 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 12, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 3
Food & feeding 3
Supervision 2
Building & playground safety 2
Other standards 2
Staff ratios 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 28, 2026 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
It was observed that the pre-k and two-year-old classes combined in the pre-k classroom for approximately 20 minutes. There were 21 preschool children (ages 3-5 years) and 4 two-year-old children, totaling 25 children, with 3 staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “On the day of the observation/citation, classroom ratios and group sizes were corrected immediately. The director adjusted child grouping by moving older children to their designated classroom / adding an additional qualified staff person to the room to align with the ratio required for the…”
Core safety May 28, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
It was verified by multiple staff persons that staff person 1, was heard telling a child that they "will go to jail if they don't act right"; was heard telling a child they'll "go to hell"; and was witnessed getting in a child's face talking harshly towards them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Staff Person 1 was immediately removed from classroom duties and was terminated.”
Core safety May 28, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
On 5/28/26, it was observed that there was a blanket and pacifier (with strap attached) in a crib with a 2-month-old sleeping child; there was a 7-month-old child sleeping propped up on a boppy pillow in a crib; and an 8-month-old child asleep with a teether and "lovey" in a crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “All non-compliant items including blankets, pacifier straps, Boppy propping pillows, teethers, and soft "lovey" toys were immediately removed from all cribs containing sleeping infants.”
Core safety May 28, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 5/28/26, it was observed that the pre-k children leave the classroom to retrieve their nap items from the closet outside of the classroom unsupervised by staff persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “All staff were instructed that children are never permitted to leave the classroom environment unescorted or unsupervised by a qualified staff person for any reason, including retrieving nap items, using the restroom, or getting supplies.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 5/28/26 it was observed that the infant room did not have cribs labeled for individual use. In the 1-year-old classroom, it was observed that a child's nap mat was placed inside a play-yard for nap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “All cribs in the Infant Classroom were immediately labeled with each infant's name to ensure individual, non-shared use. The nap mat was immediately removed from the play-yard in the 1-Year-Old Classroom. The child was provided with an individual, standard-compliant mat directly on the floor/rest…”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
On 5/28/26, it was observed that there were not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs while in use in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “The floor layout in the Infant Room was immediately rearranged. Cribs were spaced apart to ensure that at least 2 feet of clear space is maintained on three sides of every crib while in use.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)
On 5/28/26, It was observed that the preschool classroom was over capacity. The preschool classroom is licensed for 21 children, and there were 25 children, ages 2 to 5 years old with 3 teachers, for approximately 20 minutes. Staff verified that there have been times when up to 34 children are in the one-year-old classroom with 3 teachers during drop-off and pick-up times. The licensed capacity for the one-year-old classroom is 11 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “appropriate, licensed available spaces to lower the headcount to or below the room. Staff in the One-Year-Old room were instructed immediately that the maximum room limit of 11 children must never be exceeded under any circumstances, including during morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up…”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Other standards
Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)
On 5/28/26, it was observed that the pre-k classroom had a long transition (approximately ten minutes) with no activity. It was observed in the pre-k classroom, that the teachers choose toys for the children to play with. It was observed in the two-year-old classroom, that the teacher chooses toys for the children to play with.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Teachers in both the Pre-K and Two-Year-Old classrooms were instructed to immediately open learning centers blocks, dramatic play, art, sensory, books to allow children to select their own activities based on individual interest.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Other standards
Outdoor Activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.114
On 5/28/26, it was observed that the children were not taken outside at least once. It was stated that the infants do not go outside at least daily, because there is not a stroller to take them out in.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Established specific daily outdoor play times for all classrooms. Opportunities for infants using blankets and sanitized outdoor play mats, and outdoor play items have been implemented.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of current Emergency Plan Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “On 12/2/25 the facility provided documentation verifying that staff persons #2 and #3 completed emergency plan training 10/3/25.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of a current Staff Evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The operator completed an evaluation for staff person # 3 on 11/14/25.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
The file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “On 12/2/25, the operator submitted a copy of an emergency contact form for child # 1 that contained signed parental consent for transporting, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
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Citation Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The record for Staff person #1 included health assessments dated 1/14/21 and 2/23/23. Health reports for staff person #1 were not updated every 24 months as required. The health assessments in staff person #4's file were dated 10/29/22 and an update was not on file. It was observed that staff person #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2025): “The Facility will require health assessments for every staff member to be updated every 24 months as required.”
Citation Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The record for staff person #1 had documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification that expired 1/14/21 with an update on 2/23/24. The record for staff person #6 included documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification that expired on 11/11/24 with an update on 3/8/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2025): “The facility will schedule pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR before the renewal period for staff #1.”
Citation Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
The record for staff persons #1, #3, #5, #7, and #8 did not include verification of education and experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2025): “The facility will record education, experience, and training for staff persons #1, #3, #5, #7 and #8.”
Citation Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
It was observed that staff person #5 had only one reference on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2025): “Staff person #5 now has two nonfamily references on file.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The operator did not have documentation of reviewing the emergency plan annually. The emergency plan had no date listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “I have reviewed and updated the emergency plan as of 12.18.24.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of an updated child service report completed within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “I had those children's teacher's complete child service reports.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Emergency contact information was not present in the Ones classroom where children were receiving care in the space. (corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “I put the emergency contact folder in the first aid bag when Certification rep was on site.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child #4 did not have documentation of an updated financial agreement. Last update documented was 3.20.24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Had child #4's parents sign an updated financial agreement.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The Facility will have an emergency plan that does include continuity of operations planning.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
The facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The facility will have an emergency plan that includes a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The operator did not have documentation of staff person #1 receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “Existing staff person #1 will complete training regarding the emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Amount to administer 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(iv)
The medication logs for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the amount of medication to be administered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Parents for children #1, #2, and #3 will complete medical logs including the amount of medication to be administered.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
The medication logs for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the dates for administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Existing medication logs for children #1, #2 and #3 will be completed and include the dates for administration.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Time of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(vi)
The medication logs for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the times medication is to be administered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Medication logs for children #1, #2, #3 will be completed and will include the times medication is to be administered.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
Written formula and feeding schedules have not been obtained from the parents of the enrolled infants in the infant classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The Facility will have written formula and feeding schedules from parents upon enrollment for infants.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
The facility does not provide parents with a written policy regarding the parent's responsibilities for clothing. The facility does not provide parents with a written policy regarding the supervision of children while in care. The facility does not provide parents with a written policy regarding transportation and pick-up agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “Parents will receive writing on facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, right care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick- up arrangements on the time of enrollment.”
Citation Aug 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)/3270.95(b)
There was no fire drill log or documentation of testing the fire detection devices at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “The facility will have a fire drill log and documentation of testing the fire detection devices on site at all times. The fire drill log will be in compliance with this chapter and ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.”
Citation Aug 21, 2023 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The parent of child #1 did not update the emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “The facility will have emergency contact information updated once in a 6-month period or when the information changes. Child #1 disenrolled before the information could be updated.”
Citation Aug 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 have no record of completing the required one-hour Health and Safety Update training in their files. Staff person #3 has not completed the required/accepted pediatric first-aid and CPR training. SEE CODE SHEET
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “Existing staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 will complete the one-hour health and safety training. Staff #3 will complete the required/accepted pediatric first aid and CPR training within the acceptable timeframe.”
Core safety Jan 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Observed staff 1 in the bathroom connected to the room, unable to see child 1, while changing a diaper.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “Staff 1 will take all children to the bathroom during changing and bathroom times.”
Citation Jan 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The facility did not have hand washing signs posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “Facility will post handwashing procedures at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink at the facility.”
Citation Jan 19, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Disposable nursers or parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(3)
The facility washes bottles in a small sink, without the use of a dishwasher.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “The facility will send all bottles home with parents daily for the bottles to be properly sanitized at home.”
Citation Jan 19, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Meals for infants 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(7)
Facility staff stated that they heat bottles in the microwave.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “The facility will show every staff member how to properly warm bottles. Staff will fill a ceramic mug with water and heat it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Staff will then place the ceramic mug in a safe area out of reach of the children. After that staff will place the bottle with breast milk or…”

“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

Violation found May 28, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 21, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

About this center

Capacity 56 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 4, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Watch Em Grow LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00248912
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Common questions

Has Watch Em Grow LLC II had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 28, 2026 (staff ratios): “It was observed that the pre-k and two-year-old classes combined in the pre-k classroom for approximately 20 minutes. There were 21 preschool children (ages 3-5 years) and 4 two-year-old children, totaling 25 children…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Watch Em Grow LLC II?

Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Watch Em Grow LLC II’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 4, 2022. 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 Watch Em Grow LLC II compare with other daycares in Mechanicsburg?

It is tied for #19 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Watch Em Grow LLC II last inspected?

May 28, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Watch Em Grow LLC II?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Watch Em Grow 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.

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