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Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare

New Paris, PA 15554 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare

Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare is a group home daycare in New Paris, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

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Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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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

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Inspection reports for Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00249524
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed an exposed screw head on a plastic climber/slide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed the first aid kit did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

  2. Dec 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Observed child file #1 did not contain documentation of updated/ongoing vaccines administered to the child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Observed the agreement for child file #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Observed child file #1 contained an original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Observed the financial agreement for child file #2 did not contain documentation of parental review within the previous 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025

  3. Dec 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed 2 toy bin lids in the outdoor play area which were broken with rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed diaper cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on the downstairs changing table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Observed child file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 12 months after the previous valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Observed the fire alarm testing log revealed that one time in the previous twelve months the fire alarm testing was completed more than 30 days apart (5/2/24-6/3/24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed the following electrical outlets did not have protective receptacle covers, the cord to the Christmas tree lights, three outlets on the outdoor garland and wreaths, and an outlet next to the door in the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

  4. Dec 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “Observed the facility did not have a copy of the emergency transportation plan in the emergency contact binder in the outdoor play area or the upstairs room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Observed child file #1 and #3 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Observed the facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed small foam blocks in the upstairs room, where young toddlers were receiving care, which had multiple teeth marks on several blocks and 2 blocks with corners bitten off.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “Observed staff file #1, whose annual training period was 7/28/22-7/28/23, did not contain documentation of the required 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a) Health Information

      “Observed child file #2 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

  5. Sep 1, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed three young toddlers and one infant asleep in the downstairs childcare space with no staff present in the childcare space to supervise the children. Staff #1 and #2 were both in the upstairs childcare space when certification representative went to the downstairs room to conduct a supervision check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed three young toddlers and one infant asleep in the downstairs childcare space with no staff present in the childcare space to supervise the children. Staff #1 and #2 were both in the upstairs childcare space when certification representative went to the downstairs room to conduct a supervision check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “Observed three young toddlers and one infant asleep in the downstairs childcare space with no staff present in the childcare space. Regulation would require one staff to be present with the 4 mixed age level children. Staff #2 and #3 were both in the upstairs childcare space when certification representative went to the downstairs room to conduct a ratio check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, worked beyond 45 days without a valid NSOR verification letter on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

  6. Sep 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed three young toddlers and one infant asleep in the downstairs childcare space with no staff present in the childcare space to supervise the children. Staff #1 and #2 were both in the upstairs childcare space when certification representative went to the downstairs room to conduct a supervision check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed three young toddlers and one infant asleep in the downstairs childcare space with no staff present in the childcare space to supervise the children. Staff #1 and #2 were both in the upstairs childcare space when certification representative went to the downstairs room to conduct a supervision check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “Observed three young toddlers and one infant asleep in the downstairs childcare space with no staff present in the childcare space. Regulation would require one staff to be present with the 4 mixed age level children. Staff #2 and #3 were both in the upstairs childcare space when certification representative went to the downstairs room to conduct a ratio check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, worked beyond 45 days without a valid NSOR verification letter on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

  7. Dec 1, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(b) Emergency plan

      “Observed the facility did not have documentation of the annual review of the emergency plan. The previously documented review was dated 13 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Observed the operator did not post for the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(5) Original label

      “Observed three expired epi pens in a high medicine cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(3) Name on bottle

      “Observed a tube of Bacitracin cream, which was not labeled with the name for whom they cream was intended, in the first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Observed child file #1, a young toddler, contained an updated health assessment which was obtained 10 months after the previous valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Observed child file #2 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance for more than 6 months, did not contain an updated child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Observed rest mats and mini chairs stored on a landing in the stairs leading to the downstairs childcare space. Observed pack n plays stacked in the walkway leading to the downstairs emergency exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a damaged window sill in a plastic play house creating a pinch point and rough edge. Observed a baby gate in the infant area which had a twisted bottom panel creating a pinch point.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

  8. Dec 8, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 12/9/21 observed loose plastic weed barrier by the climber creating a potential tripping hazard in the Preschool Outdoor Play Space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “Staff #4 lacked documentation of completing the health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #4 had a start date of 1/20/21 with documentation of completing health and safety training on 11/17/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “From 12/19/20 until updated on 11/1/21 the facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lockdown and did not provide for accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 9/24/21 with the next manual test completed on 10/25/21. The facility was unable to provide proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f)(10) Age and training

      “Staff #3 and #4 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff #3 had a hire date of 8/4/21 with documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed online only on 9/30/21. Staff #4 had a hire date of 1/20/21 with documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed online only on 10/12/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.166(1) Written statement

      “On 12/9/21 the facility did not have written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants obtained from the parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Child #1, a 7 month old, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 1 Rotavirus immunization, 1 DTP/DTP/TD immunization, 1 HIB immunization, 1 Pneumococcal immunization, and 1 Polio immunization. Child #2, a 7 1/2 month old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD and Pneumococcal immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 2 Pneumococcal immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 12/9/21 observed a Step 2 Playhouse in the Toddler Outdoor Play Space with approximately a 6 inch crack and approximately a 1 inch crack on the roof creating pinch points and rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “Staff #1 lacked documentation of renewing certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff #1 had documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR training on 4/20/21 with previous training completed on 2/19/19. Staff #3 and #4 lacked documentation of valid pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file. Staff #3 had documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed online only on 9/30/21. Staff #4 had documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed online only on 10/12/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #2 and #5 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of start. Staff #2 had a start date of 5/1/19 with documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 8/2/19. Staff #5 had a start date of 3/16/20 with documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 10/16/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #3, who was designated as a primary staff person, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 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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Is Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare licensed?

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

When was Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 733-2900 to ask.

What is Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare's phone number?

(814) 733-2900.

Where is Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare?

New Paris, PA 15554. 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).