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A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center
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About A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center
A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center is a child care center in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 65 children, serving school-age children.
It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (570) 398-4025 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to thirteen years of age |
|---|---|
| Staff | Educators with decades of experience in both schools and childcare organizations |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Overnight hours available based on need |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00240118
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.183(a)/3270.183(b) Locked cabinet/No information disclosed
“On 07/02/2025 a wagon containing the bag that held their children's emergency contact forms was stolen moments after arriving back at the center after an excursion and during the transition getting the children inside. The police were called, and parents were notified. Thus far the perpetrator has not been identified nor the property recovered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Record for Staff #1 contained an expired State Police Clearance, last dated 01/25/2019 (submitted after inspection, dated 04/03/2025 - corrected). Record for Staff #2 did not contain a child abuse clearance from time of hire 09/09/2024 (submitted after inspection, dated 04/08/2025), nor completed mandated reporter training until 03/26/2025 (both corrected). Record for Staff #3 did not contain evidence of an FBI clearance result.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain any written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection, the most recent fire drills had not been conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection, testing of the interconnected fire detection system had not been conducted every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 had not completed the Health and Safety Training and Update within 90 days of their hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #5 had not completed their emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #5 had not completed the pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #3 was past the provisional hire period and did not have an NSOR Certificate on file. The FBI Clearance for Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were received after the provisional hire period had ended.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, the health assessment and tuberculin skin test for Staff #4 were not conducted within 12 months of the re-hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
Jul 12, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.124(d) Excursions
“The operator did not have written emergency contact information with them for the children present on the field trip.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff #1, #2, and #3 knew the number of children assigned to them, however staff could not name the specific children assigned to them for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10:30 AM on 7/12/23, 3 school age girls were observed to be unsupervised while using the bathrooms a short distance from the main group of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit did not include scissors and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
Apr 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“Children's files were reviewed, child #1 did not a parental signature for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the register cover to be in disrepair and pulling loose from the floor in the 2-3 year old room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Children's files were reviewed, child #2 did not have record Hep B shot series on file and did not have a parental statement of exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Facility emergency plan was not sent to the county emergency agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Children's files were reviewed, child #3 did not have an updated health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff files were reviewed, Staff #1 through #12 did not obtain the required Health and Safety professional development training update required by OCDEL within the prescribed time-frame.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
Apr 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the refrigerators in the kitchen area to be dirty, with spilled liquid and dried food items throughout the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff files were reviewed, staff person #5 did not have education verification on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff files were reviewed staff #4 and #5 did not have 2 non-family written references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff members #2 and #2 did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their care. The staff have 14 children assigned to them, there were 15 children in the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
Mar 15, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed the cots in the upstairs preschool room not the have 2 foot of space on 3 sides during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person #1 used excessive and repetitive time-out with a 2 year old child for purposes of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff #1 used harsh and demeaning language with a 2 year old for purposes of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Staff #1 placed a 2 year old in a chair with a strap for purposes of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
Mar 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed the cots in the upstairs preschool room not the have 2 foot of space on 3 sides during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person #1 used excessive and repetitive time-out with a 2 year old child for purposes of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff #1 used harsh and demeaning language with a 2 year old for purposes of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Staff #1 placed a 2 year old in a chair with a strap for purposes of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
Jan 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Children's files were reviewed, Child #1 did not have a complete review of immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed the paint on the register cover in the boys bathroom to be rusted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff person #1 did not wash young toddlers hands following diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
Sep 3, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 09/02/21 A child was released by staff person #1, to a person not known by the staff, child left staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 09/02/21 A child was released by staff person #1, to a person not known by the staff, child left staff supervision and the facility for a short period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2021
3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee
“A young toddler was released by staff person #1 to an individual not designated in writing by the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2021
3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee
“A young toddler was released by staff person #1 to an individual not designated in writing by the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center
Is A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center licensed?
Yes. A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Way to Grow Learning and Development Center care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 398-4025 to confirm.
How much does A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 398-4025 to ask.
What is A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center's phone number?
(570) 398-4025.
Where is A Way to Grow Learning and Development Center?
115 Howard St, Jersey Shore, PA 17740. The nearest other daycare we list is Your Guardian Angel Preschool and Childcare, 0.3 miles away.