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From Where the Garden Grows
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About From Where the Garden Grows
From Where the Garden Grows is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 504-7844 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
From Where the Garden Grows has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for From Where the Garden Grows
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00248467
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 11/12/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of mandated reporter training and state police clearance in file (corrected) Staff # 2 did not have documentation of Child abuse and NSOR clearance in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 11/12/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child #2's file did not have a documentation of an agreement in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“During renewal inspection on 11/20/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's file did not have documentation of a child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 11/20/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical condition”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 11/20/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had 5 clock hours of childcare training and not the mandatory 12 annual hours”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 11/20/24, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment - The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 11/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 FBI was dated 8/292018.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 11/30/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had a health assessment completed, but did not have the correct DHS health form in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection on 11/30/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep Observed the following: The facility was not able to provide proof of purchase of the interconnected system.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
Oct 12, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3 OR #4 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED FEE AGREEMENT WITH THE DATE OF ADMISSION.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS DATED 9/24/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WAS OUTDATED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE DESIGNED PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A BOTTLE OF BLEACH AND CLEANING SPRAY CAN ASSESSIBLE IN THE CLASSROOM AREA. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3290.73(d) On excursions
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS PEELING BROWN PAINT ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE BASEMENT DOOR. IN ADDITION, YELLOW PAINT AND DRYWALL REPAIRS NEEDED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL WHEN GOING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AT THE FACILITY WERE OUTDATED AND HAVE NOT BEEN RECENTLY SERVICED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. EVACUATION ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE BASEMENT OR THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE HOUSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.95(b) Every 60 days/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED FIRE DRILL COMPLETED OR DOCUMENTATION OF CHECKING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.31(g)(2)/3290.31(g)(6) Health and Safety Training - Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome/Health and Safety Training - Shaken baby syndrome
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SUDDEN INFANT DEATH TRAINING OR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSE HEAD TRAUMA TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.31(f) Age and training
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“ON OCTOBER 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. PET DOG #1 HAD ALL DOCUMENTAION ON SITE HOWEVER PROVIDER NEEDED UPDATED SHOT INFORMATION FOR PET DOG #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
Oct 7, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON OCTOBER 7TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE LOWER PORTION OF THE BASEMENT DOOR HAD PEELING CHIPPED PAINT.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
3290.73(d) On excursions
“ON OCTOBER 7TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED FIRST AID KIT. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“ON OCTOBER 7TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A FIRE DRILL LOG.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“ON OCTOBER 6TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE SEVERAL CLEANING MATERIALS LOCATED ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR (BLEACH AND OTHER PROCUCTS) ASSESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“ON OCTOBER 6TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
3290.18/3290.102(a) General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair
“ON OCTOBER 7TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DUSTY AND IN BAD REPAIR. .”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“ON OCTOBER 7TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN OR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about From Where the Garden Grows
Is From Where the Garden Grows licensed?
Yes. From Where the Garden Grows is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was From Where the Garden Grows last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has From Where the Garden Grows had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 From Where the Garden Grows care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does From Where the Garden Grows accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are From Where the Garden Grows' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 504-7844 to confirm.
How much does From Where the Garden Grows cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 504-7844 to ask.
What is From Where the Garden Grows' phone number?
(610) 504-7844.
Where is From Where the Garden Grows?
Philadelphia, PA 19131. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.