Promise & Possibilities Learning Academy
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 1 review
A Place to Grow
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About A Place to Grow
A Place to Grow is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 8 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Place to Grow has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Place to Grow
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 8 children
- License number
- #CER-00247806
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Transportation 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
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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Sep 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3280.124(d)/3280.172(a) Excursions/Written parental consent
“Provider took child on walk unauthorized by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed outdoor play space unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
3280.124(d) Excursions
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was transporting Child # 1, took the child # 1 to the library and did not have emergency contacts in the vehicle”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not have physician's address listed”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have documentation of child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 3 did not have an agreement in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.64 Outside Walkways
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had chairs compiled in the outdoor childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3280.52(a)(2) Two facility persons on excursions
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 took Child # 1 alone to the library”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of out of state clearances in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 Pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 10/6/21”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file -The facility's emergency plan did not provide continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a transportation plan posted in the childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of 12clock hours of child care training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality or the count emergency management agency”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation to show that the facility's emergency plan has been reviewed and updated annually”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting persons at the onset of the emergency and at the end of the emergency”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of written notification to local traffic authority”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child #1's health assessment was dated 4/18/23”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of annual emergency drill”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid and emergency medical care”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3280.165 Menus
“During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of a menu”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Oct 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3280.75(c) Has all items
“Observed first aid kit missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“Observed fire extinguisher with service tag stating July 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed crib unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Place to Grow
Is A Place to Grow licensed?
Yes. A Place to Grow is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Place to Grow last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Place to Grow had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
How many children can A Place to Grow care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does A Place to Grow accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Place to Grow's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Place to Grow cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 980-3949 to ask.
What is A Place to Grow's phone number?
(215) 980-3949.
Where is A Place to Grow?
Philadelphia, PA 19143. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.