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ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center

1405 W 21st St, Erie, PA 16502

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About ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center

ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
79 children

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Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
79 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259423
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. May 20, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “Observed the portable sink in the diapering area in the Early Learners older toddler room was not operable due to not having a water tank installed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “At 10:40am a gallon container of milk was observed sitting on the hallway cubbies by the preschool room. Staff stated that it was the milk from breakfast that had not yet been returned to the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The files for child #1,2,3 and 4 contained the original financial agreement instead of the copy of the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed on the chain link fence of the outdoor play space ~18 protruding bolts causing a possible puncture hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the school age space where toddlers were observed receiving care is missing scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “According to staff, sometimes the preschool children go to the gym instead of going outside. On the day of inspection, the weather was sunny and ~ 60 degrees and the children went to the gym instead of going outside.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #1 contains only one non-family written reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Consecutive documentation of mandated reporter training for Staff #1 was dated 9/5/2020 and 10/4/2025, more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025

  3. Nov 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen where a stove / oven was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The facility fire drill log identified that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/18/2025 which has exceeded 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a child abuse clearance obtained prior to the start date in a child care position as required under CPSL. The file does contain a current child abuse clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “In the Toddler room observed a container of prescription nystatin cream that was lacking the written instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall

      “Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen which is not licensed child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility fire test log identified that the most recent testing of the fire detection system was conducted on 9/18/25 which has exceeded 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

  4. Jul 29, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter provided to parents regarding the facility emergency procedures does not include plans for lock down and does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child

      “Observed toddler and school aged children using an unlicensed outdoor grassy area behind the facility building as play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided

      “Observed the only space licensed as play space for the infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children is being used as child care space for the school aged children and is not available for use as play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed an exposed and protruding bolt at the base of a toilet in the bathrooms off of the gym play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet), who has lived in North Carolina during the previous 5 years, is lacking the out of state clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Four chairs being used by school aged children in the gym play space contained fraying fabric on the back of the seats.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the kitchen is lacking a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(e) Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated

      “Observed apples sitting out on the counter in the kitchen. According to staff the apples had been purchased a few days prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

  5. Jun 4, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed the textured paint on the floor in the indoor play space is peeling and chipping in 2 observed areas which are accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed the textured paint on the floor in the indoor play space is peeling and chipping in 2 observed areas which are accessible to the children in care. Children who are still placing objects in their mouth have access to the chipped paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) Written instructions/Name on bottle

      “Observed in the older toddler classroom prescription ointment that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it's use was intended and was lacking the written instructions for administration from the prescriber. The medication log identified that the ointment had been applied to a child in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

  6. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 520-5000 to confirm.

How much does ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 520-5000 to ask.

What is ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center's phone number?

(814) 520-5000.

Where is ABC Grow with Me Preschool & Childcare Center?

1405 W 21st St, Erie, PA 16502. The nearest other daycare we list is Roosevelt Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).