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ABC-Me-Grow

Essington, PA 19029 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About ABC-Me-Grow

ABC-Me-Grow is a group home daycare in Essington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

ABC-Me-Grow has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for ABC-Me-Grow

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00247115
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Sep 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and found that the 1-hour update for Health and Safety training was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #1. The file did not contain an updated health assessment completed within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, the facility did not have a policy on file to address potential signs of shaking baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying or fussing child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, the ceiling in the childcare room had three areas in need of repair due to ceiling stains.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and found that the FBI clearance on file at the facility had expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025

  2. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 9, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/9/2022, 1 staff file was reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not have verification of 12 hours of annual training in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/9/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the child's physician's address. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the child's physician's telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/9/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form did not include information on the child's special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/9/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact form that did not list the complete address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Transportation

      3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/9/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form where the parental consent for swimming and wading were not addressed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/9/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form did not list the work telephone number and work address of the enrolling parent. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone number , work address , home telephone number and home address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

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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Questions about ABC-Me-Grow

Is ABC-Me-Grow licensed?

Yes. ABC-Me-Grow is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was ABC-Me-Grow last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC-Me-Grow had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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-Me-Grow care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does ABC-Me-Grow accept child care subsidies?

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

What are ABC-Me-Grow's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC-Me-Grow cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 521-6187 to ask.

What is ABC-Me-Grow's phone number?

(610) 521-6187.

Where is ABC-Me-Grow?

Essington, PA 19029. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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