Growing Years Early Learning Center at Bedford 1a
106 W Penn St, Bedford, PA
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Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 131
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center
Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center is a child care center in Everett, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 131 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 131 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 131 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244079
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 9, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Observed three bingo daubers in a cabinet in the school age room, which were labeled keep out of the reach of children and did not contain the non-toxic symbol.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed a spray bottle of disinfecting solution which did not specify the content of the cleaning solution inside of the bottle in the upstairs preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet in the circle time area of the upstairs preschool room, which did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in a low cabinet in the pre k counts room due to a failed child safety lock. Observed cleaning materials and aerosol spray accessible to children under the sink in the toddler room due to a failed child safety lock. Observed hand sanitizer accessible to children beside the sink in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a broken plastic shopping cart and 2 exposed bike ride anchors in the preschool outdoor play area. Observed a torn diaper changing pad in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed several spots of damaged paint in the circle time area of the upstairs preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed loose air conditioner power cords, creating an entanglement hazard in the pre k counts room and in the upstairs young toddler room. Observed the ceiling vent in the upstairs bathroom needs cleaned. Observed a broken top tank cover, with rough edges in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed cut strawberry pieces, which were not refrigerated, in a lunch box in the preschool room. Observed string cheese and cut fruit, which were not refrigerated, in a lunch box in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child file #1, a preschool child, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 13 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed child file #2, contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 7 months after the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on information obtained during the course of the inspection it was determined that staff #1 had grabbed a child by the arm and yanked them away from the table, and had also forcefully sat a child down in a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 refused to assist/help change a young school age child who had an accident while outside on the playground causing the child to be wet when the child was picked up.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 has repeatedly yelled and screamed at children so loud that it could be heard in adjacent rooms and in the adjoining stairwell. Staff #1 has also yelled and screamed at children while in the outdoor play area later in the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
Sep 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31f.10”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 yelled at the children in a harsh and intimidating manner causing the children to cry.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31f.10”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 yelled at the children in a harsh and intimidating manner causing the children to cry.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
Jul 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child files #1 and #2, both preschool aged children, contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 14 months after the previous valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed a spot of damaged paint on the blue wall in the preschool 4 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed the staff in the infant room was bagging diapers and not discarding immediately by placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the toddler play area, a detached playhouse door. Observed a red chair in the preschool room with a loose support screw.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Observed child file #3, a young toddler, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 9 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
Jul 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“Observed the older infant room, where children are walking and stable on their feet, did not have steps for the children to use to reach the sink to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed detached baseboard trim in the downstairs preschool bathroom. Observed a ceiling vent which needed to be cleaned in the downstairs preschool bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.131(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 in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed the diaper changing table in the older infant room was not anchored securely to the wall and was unsteady due to being on wheels. Observed a broken toy bin in the upstairs preschool room. Observed the diaper changing table in the young infant room was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed a torn mat with a peeling cover in the downstairs preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Observed the initial health assessment for staff file #1, which was dated within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting, contained documentation of a TB test which was dated 18 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Based on information obtained during the inspection, it was determined that there was only one staff person present when more than 1 child was receiving care when the facility opens in the morning. The opening staff person usually has 3-4 children in her care prior to the second staff/facility person arrives at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Based on information obtained during the inspection, staff #3 stated she has let infants sleep in their car seats when the infants have arrived and were asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed staff #1 and #2 with a mixed age group of children. This group consisted of 6 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 3 preschool children. Staff #1 named 5 young toddlers. Staff #2 named 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 of the three preschool children. Staff #2 kept looking at the child but did not know the child's name. Staff #1 stated that she did not know the child's name either. Both staff asked the child what his name was.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Based on information obtained during the inspection, it was determined that there was only one staff person present when more than 1 child was receiving care when the facility opens in the morning. The opening staff person usually has 3-4 children in her care prior to the second staff/facility person arrives at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Based on information obtained during the inspection, staff #3 stated she has let infants sleep in their car seats when the infants have arrived and were asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed staff #1 and #2 with a mixed age group of children. This group consisted of 6 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 3 preschool children. Staff #1 named 5 young toddlers. Staff #2 named 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 of the three preschool children. Staff #2 kept looking at the child but did not know the child's name. Staff #1 stated that she did not know the child's name either. Both staff asked the child what his name was.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a spot of detached and broken fencing in the preschool outdoor play area. Observed zip ties used to anchor the fencing which had long plastic ends sticking into the play area as a visible hazard. Observed loose swing cords in the infant room which were a visible hazard to the crawling infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed exposed foam and peeling cover on a rest mat used in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed the refrigerator in the infant room and the toddler room did not have operable thermometers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed in the toddler room, a young toddler sleeping in a pack n play which was not labeled for use with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed staff file #2, contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation which was completed more than 90 days after the first day working in a childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #1, contained a volunteer child abuse clearance which is not acceptable for childcare employment. Observed staff file #3, contained an incomplete criminal background clearance (rap sheet was missing) making the clearance not valid for childcare employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed the first aid kit in the pre-K room did not contain tweezers or soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
Feb 17, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair in the infant/toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31.(f)(10).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Observed staff #1 walk from preschool room 2 to preschool room 1, leaving 7 preschool children alone in preschool room 2 without a staff person present and preschool room 2 non-compliant with the staff; child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed staff #1 walk from preschool room 2 to preschool room 1 leaving 7 preschool children alone in preschool room 2 without a staff person present to supervise the children in the childcare space where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.23 Parent Access & Participation
“Based on interviews conducted during the inspection, it was determined that staff were instructed to tell parents they were not permitted to walk back to the childcare rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Observed staff #1 leave the infant and toddler room to answer the door. When certification representative followed staff #1 back into the infant and toddler room, it was observed there had been only 1 staff member caring for 3 young toddlers and 2 infants while staff #1 was outside of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
Feb 17, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair in the infant/toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31.(f)(10).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Observed staff #1 walk from preschool room 2 to preschool room 1, leaving 7 preschool children alone in preschool room 2 without a staff person present and preschool room 2 non-compliant with the staff; child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed staff #1 walk from preschool room 2 to preschool room 1 leaving 7 preschool children alone in preschool room 2 without a staff person present to supervise the children in the childcare space where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.23 Parent Access & Participation
“Based on interviews conducted during the inspection, it was determined that staff were instructed to tell parents they were not permitted to walk back to the childcare rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Observed staff #1 leave the infant and toddler room to answer the door. When certification representative followed staff #1 back into the infant and toddler room, it was observed there had been only 1 staff member caring for 3 young toddlers and 2 infants while staff #1 was outside of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
Sep 29, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #1 and #2 which contained initial health assessments which did not contain all of the required correct information to be a valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed the young toddlers sleeping in pack n plays which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed the pack n plays used by the young toddlers at nap time were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“Observed staff file #4, contained documentation of completion of the required health and safety training dated 11/17/18 and was for 6 training hours. Beginning 7/1/18 the health and safety training from Better Kid Care was required to be the 10 hour training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed in the toddler play area, multiple small objects (wood chips) with a diameter less than 1 inch, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Observed staff file #3 contained documentation of a high school diploma but did not contain documentation of the required 2 years of experience with children(2500 hours).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed the emergency phone numbers were not posted next to the telephone in the preschool room on the right side of the hall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Observed the facility did not have documentation of the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the preschool play area, two fence posts which are missing the fence post caps and a piece of detached metal edging with a sharp edge. Observed a ceiling vent in the toddler bathroom and in the men's room which needed to be cleaned. Observed a spot of detached floor trim in the toddler bathroom and outside of the men's room. Observed the toddler toilet was missing the anchor bolt covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a broken toy bin with a rough edge in the fellowship child care space. Observed in the preschool room(Left side of hall) had 2 exposed metal brackets on the side of the moveable toy shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Observed the facility did not have documentation of the submission of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center
Is Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Learning Center care for?
131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 285-2975 to ask.
What is Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 285-2975.
Where is Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center?
221 E Main St, Everett, PA 15537. The nearest other daycare we list is Nanas Nest Daycare, 0.2 miles away.