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A Place To Grow Daycare is a child care center in Blandon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
A Place To Grow Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.21/3270.133(8) General Health and Safety/Special diet - parent's instructions
“Incident investigation on 8/17/26 verified that Staff 1 accidentally gave Child 1, who is allergic to peanut butter, a sandwich which contained peanut butter on 8/7/26. Facility records and staff reports show that the facility had documented knowledge of Child 1's allergy to peanut butter, by way of an allergy care plan which was provided by the child's physician. This plan included the information that Child 1 should not ingest peanut butter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.165 Menus
“Incident investigation on 8/17/26 verified that on 8/7/26 lunch was provided to the children in the preschool classroom. It was reported that the menu for this lunch was not posted or otherwise provided to parents of the children in this classroom in advance. Staff reported that this was a contributing factor to a child receiving an allergen.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Cert rep observed cracks with rough edges on the plastic wall ladder, on the plastic play house in the preschool/school age playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 review of fire detection logs determined there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing on 2 occasions: 10/28/25-11/28/25, and 3/25/26-4/27/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 review of emergency drill logs determined that there was more than 12 months between emergency drills which occurred 6/21/24 and 5/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Staff Person 4 had one written, nonfamily reference on file. Staff person 4 had another letter of reference on file which was reported to be written by Staff Person 4's brother, and is therefore a not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Staff Persons 2 had health assessment dated 7/1/24, which did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or a statement regarding the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Staff Persons 3 had health assessments dated 12/23/24 and 12/29/25, which did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or a statement regarding the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Staff persons 2 and 3 did not have any other health assessments which were current and acceptable on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Staff Person 1 had health assessments dated 12/29/23 and 1/8/26, which is more than 24 months. Staff Person 1 worked in a child care role between 1/2/26-1/8/26. Staff Persons 2 had health assessment dated 7/1/24, which was not signed. Staff Persons 3 had health assessments dated 12/23/24 and 12/29/25, which were not signed. Staff persons 2 and 3 did not have any other health assessments which were acceptable and dated within the last 24 months on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted two incidents of more than 60 days between fire detection system testing: 3/1/25-4/1/25, and 5/1/25-6/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Child 1 and Child 2's fee agreement were reviewed on 10/8/24 and 7/5/24 respectively. This is more than 6 months since the previous parent reviews.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Child 3 did not have the parent's work phone number and Child 4 did not have the parents home address on their emergency contact forms. Child 3 also did not have the address for the child's physician or source of medical care on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep observed a crack on the side of the blue slide, and cracks on the shelf inside the blue Little tikes house in the Yard(Preschool playground). These cracks created rough edges in the plastic of the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection Cert rep observed frays in the carpet of the Pre School Room (Room 3).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had Staff evaluations dated 9/7/23 and 1/3/25, which is more than 12 months between staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Staff 3 did not receive mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. This is evidenced by mandated reporter training dated 6/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 did not renew their FBI Clearance within 60 months. This is evidenced by FBI clearances on file dated 1/9/2020 and 1/17/2025. It was reported Staff 1 continued to work in a childcare role between 1/9/25 and 1/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's file did not note the withdrawal date of the child. See code sheet for withdrawal date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“During a compliant investigation on 3/10/25, Cert rep verified concerns that on 2/27/25 Child 1's information was disclosed on social media by Staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's file did not note the withdrawal date of the child. See code sheet for withdrawal date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“During a compliant investigation on 3/10/25, Cert rep verified concerns that on 2/27/25 Child 1's information was disclosed on social media by Staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an unannounced monitoring on 1/8/25 Detangler spray and caned air duster were found on an accessible shelf in the preschool classroom. Staff reported the contents in the containers were those on the labels. The labels were marked "Keep out of reach of Children"”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced monitoring on 1/8/25 cert rep noted there was more than 30 days between fire detection system testing on one occasion: 11/8/24-1/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, staff #1 did not have NSOR and did not have documentation that it was requested.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, the refrigerator thermometer in the School Age room read 50* after multiple readings throughout the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or an exemption letter on file for child #1. Child #1 must be removed from care until such documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the most recent emergency drill had been conducted on 4/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the fire alarm test documentation indicated the alarm was tested on 1/2/23, 3/1/23, and 5/1/23. These show gaps of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the notification to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about the facility's lockdown procedure or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #3, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor did not have documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and #2 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, there were no services to be provided to the family and the child listed on the fee agreement of Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, there was a hotdog as part of the child's lunch in a container in the cubby of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 had completed the required health and safety training on 9/17/16 which is prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 changed a diaper and did not wash the child's hands or her hands after the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the local traffic safety authorities had not been notified in writing of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. A Place To Grow Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 25 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 248-6333 to ask.
(484) 248-6333.
8477 Allentown Pike, Blandon, PA 19510. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Thinkers Academy, 1.9 miles away.